When was it published?

January 23, 1798 in Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Foreign News January 23, 1798

Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Earl Fitzwilliam Amendment, House Of Lords Debate, Kings Speech Address, British Peace Efforts, War With France, Monarchical Restoration

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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What is this article about?

Earl Fitzwilliam proposed an amendment in the British House of Lords to withhold approval of the King's peace efforts with France, viewing them as compromising British honor. He protested its non-adoption and favored continuing the war until a monarchy is restored in France.

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The amendment which Earl Fitzwilliam proposed in the British House of Lords to the address in answer to the King's speech; and against the non-adoption of which he protested, is, to withhold approbation of his Majesty's efforts to procure peace, as offering to the enemy concessions which compromise the honor, dignity and interest of the British Empire. He appeared to wish a continuance of war till a monarchical government was restored in France, however distant the period. He approved of the British Manifesto at the commencement of hostilities, conceiving it to convey an assurance of that kind.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Earl Fitzwilliam Amendment House Of Lords Debate Kings Speech Address British Peace Efforts War With France Monarchical Restoration

What entities or persons were involved?

Earl Fitzwilliam

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Key Persons

Earl Fitzwilliam

Outcome

the amendment was not adopted, and earl fitzwilliam protested against its non-adoption.

Event Details

Earl Fitzwilliam proposed an amendment to the address in answer to the King's speech in the British House of Lords, seeking to withhold approbation of the King's efforts to procure peace with the enemy due to concessions compromising British honor, dignity, and interest. He wished for continuance of war until a monarchical government is restored in France and approved of the initial British Manifesto as assuring that aim.