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Editorial
February 17, 1797
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The editorial criticizes France's policy of using intrigue and force to prevent commercial trade between America and Great Britain, arguing that genuine support for America requires fair competition for trade rights, allowing U.S. independence in choosing partners.
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COMMUNICATION.
As it was deeply the interest of France to see America separated from Great Britain—so it has been the policy, as indeed it is the interest, of the French Republic to prevent any commercial intercourse between them. To accomplish this, she has exerted, for near four years, every intrigue, and is now using Force. If she is really in earnest in her attachment to the people of this country, she will enter into that fair competition, with her rival, for our trade, that leaves us—what we will have; (independent of both;) the right of declining, or of availing ourselves of, the terms which any nation may think it proper to offer. This new method of courting the People, by PIRACIES on their ships and property, will never secure them our trade, though for a little time, they will have it as PLUNDER.
As it was deeply the interest of France to see America separated from Great Britain—so it has been the policy, as indeed it is the interest, of the French Republic to prevent any commercial intercourse between them. To accomplish this, she has exerted, for near four years, every intrigue, and is now using Force. If she is really in earnest in her attachment to the people of this country, she will enter into that fair competition, with her rival, for our trade, that leaves us—what we will have; (independent of both;) the right of declining, or of availing ourselves of, the terms which any nation may think it proper to offer. This new method of courting the People, by PIRACIES on their ships and property, will never secure them our trade, though for a little time, they will have it as PLUNDER.
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Trade Or Commerce
What keywords are associated?
French Policy
American Trade
Commercial Intercourse
British Rivalry
Piracies
Trade Independence
What entities or persons were involved?
France
French Republic
Great Britain
America
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
French Policy To Block American British Trade
Stance / Tone
Critical Of French Interference, Pro American Trade Independence
Key Figures
France
French Republic
Great Britain
America
Key Arguments
France's Interest In Separating America From Britain Extended To Blocking Their Trade
France Used Intrigue For Four Years And Now Force To Prevent Commercial Intercourse
True Attachment To America Requires Fair Trade Competition
America Should Remain Independent In Choosing Trade Terms
Piracies On American Ships Are Not A Way To Secure Trade But Temporary Plunder