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Editorial
September 21, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The editorial warns that Spain's clergy fear revolution more than the king due to their excessive revenues and power, resented by nobility. It urges the king to emulate Poland's monarch by reforming government with nobles to secure public gratitude and appropriate authority.
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OCR Quality
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Full Text
The Clergy of Spain have much more reason to dread a Revolution than the King. Their revenues and their power are exorbitant. Many of the ancient nobility have long viewed the overbearing influence of the Church with an evil eye, and should his Majesty be disposed to imitate the illustrious example of the King of Poland, he might, in conjunction with his most enlightening nobles, effect a reform of the Government, which would at once secure to him the gratitude and affection of his people, and as great a degree of power as a good King would desire to possess.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Spanish Clergy
Church Power
Government Reform
King Of Spain
Polish Example
Nobility Influence
What entities or persons were involved?
Clergy Of Spain
King Of Spain
Ancient Nobility
King Of Poland
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Reform Of Spanish Government Curbing Church Power
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Monarchical Reform Against Clerical Influence
Key Figures
Clergy Of Spain
King Of Spain
Ancient Nobility
King Of Poland
Key Arguments
Clergy Fear Revolution More Than The King Due To Exorbitant Revenues And Power
Nobility Resent Church's Overbearing Influence
King Could Imitate King Of Poland's Example
Reform With Nobles Would Secure People's Gratitude And Affection
Reform Would Grant King Desired Power