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Editorial
July 15, 1773
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes the British Ministry for being deceived by France's diplomatic maneuvers during the Russo-Turkish War, arguing that this exposes England's weaknesses, erodes alliances like with Russia, and invites insults from neighbors, despite strong military prowess.
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The Court of France has artfully diverted our Ministry, for several Days past, with Proposals, Messages, Answers, &c. in Order to conceal their real Intentions, which were to facilitate the treacherous Schemes they have been hatching since the Commencement of the War between the Turks and Russians.
They have now actually succeeded so far that it will cost England much Trouble, Expense, and many Men, to stop their Progress. These Transactions ring through the World, and draw so many Eyes upon us as quite look into all our weaker Parts: Our Protection is no longer relied upon by the Russians, nor our Alliance courted; the neighbouring Nations first despise then venture to insult us, for Mankind are apt to imagine that where there is no Council there can be no Strength.
It is true our Arms have been dreadful in the Field, and our Fleets have been the Terror of the Main; but are they to be feared, who, after all their martial Toils, can be so easily defeated in the Cabinet?
They have now actually succeeded so far that it will cost England much Trouble, Expense, and many Men, to stop their Progress. These Transactions ring through the World, and draw so many Eyes upon us as quite look into all our weaker Parts: Our Protection is no longer relied upon by the Russians, nor our Alliance courted; the neighbouring Nations first despise then venture to insult us, for Mankind are apt to imagine that where there is no Council there can be no Strength.
It is true our Arms have been dreadful in the Field, and our Fleets have been the Terror of the Main; but are they to be feared, who, after all their martial Toils, can be so easily defeated in the Cabinet?
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
War Or Peace
What keywords are associated?
French Diplomacy
British Ministry
Russo Turkish War
English Weakness
International Alliances
Military Vs Diplomatic Strength
What entities or persons were involved?
Court Of France
Our Ministry
Turks
Russians
England
Neighbouring Nations
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Critique Of British Ministry's Handling Of French Diplomacy In Russo Turkish War
Stance / Tone
Critical Of British Foreign Policy Weakness
Key Figures
Court Of France
Our Ministry
Turks
Russians
England
Neighbouring Nations
Key Arguments
France Diverted British Ministry With Proposals To Conceal Intentions
France Facilitates Treacherous Schemes Since Start Of Russo Turkish War
England Will Face Trouble, Expense, And Loss Of Men To Stop France
Transactions Expose England's Weaker Parts Globally
Russians No Longer Rely On English Protection Or Court Alliance
Neighboring Nations Despise And Insult England Due To Perceived Lack Of Council
England's Military Strength In Field And Fleets Is Undermined By Cabinet Defeats