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Foreign News
May 16, 1797
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
On March 27, the Earl of Suffolk moved in the House for the dismissal of the First Lord of the Treasury, citing loss of public confidence due to war conduct. After debate, the motion was defeated 104-17.
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DISMISSAL OF MINISTRY
March 27.
The Earl of Suffolk introduced his proposed motion for the dismissal of Ministers, by condemning the system which they had pursued, from the beginning of the war to the present time. He concluded by moving,
"That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying him to dismiss from his Councils his Minister, the First Lord of the Treasury, he having by his conduct lost the public confidence."
A long debate took place, at the conclusion of which the House divided-
Against the motion, 86 Proxies 18 104.
For the motion, 15 Proxies 2 17
Majority 87.
March 27.
The Earl of Suffolk introduced his proposed motion for the dismissal of Ministers, by condemning the system which they had pursued, from the beginning of the war to the present time. He concluded by moving,
"That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying him to dismiss from his Councils his Minister, the First Lord of the Treasury, he having by his conduct lost the public confidence."
A long debate took place, at the conclusion of which the House divided-
Against the motion, 86 Proxies 18 104.
For the motion, 15 Proxies 2 17
Majority 87.
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Dismissal Of Ministry
Earl Of Suffolk
House Motion
War Conduct
Public Confidence
Parliamentary Debate
What entities or persons were involved?
Earl Of Suffolk
First Lord Of The Treasury
His Majesty
Foreign News Details
Event Date
March 27.
Key Persons
Earl Of Suffolk
First Lord Of The Treasury
His Majesty
Outcome
motion defeated; against: 104 (86 + 18 proxies), for: 17 (15 + 2 proxies), majority: 87.
Event Details
The Earl of Suffolk introduced a motion condemning the ministers' war conduct and calling for the dismissal of the First Lord of the Treasury for losing public confidence. A long debate followed, ending in a vote.