Speech of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of Commons, Thursday, January 31, 1799

Speech of the Right Honourable William Pitt, in the House of Commons, Thursday, January 31, 1799 - On offering to the House the resolutions which he proposed as the basis of an union between Great Britain and Ireland: Fifth Edition.

His Majesty is persuaded that the unremitting industry with which our enemies persevere in their avowed design of effecting the Separation of Ireland from this Kingdom, cannot fail to engage the particular attention of Parliament; and His Majesty recommends it to this House to consider of the most effectual means of counteracting and finally defeating this design; and he trusts that a review of all the circumstances which have recently occurred (joined to the sentiment of mutual affection and common interest), will dispose the Parliament of both Kingdoms to provide, in the manner[2] which they shall judge most expedient, for settling such a complete and final adjustment as may best tend to improve and perpetuate a Connection essential for their common security, and to augment and consolidate the Strength, Power, and Resources of the British Empire. When I proposed to the House, the last time this subject was before them, to fix this day for the further consideration of His Majestys Message, I certainly indulged the hope that the result of a similar communication to the Parliament of Ireland would have opened a more favourable Prospect, than at present exists, of the speedy accomplishment of a measure which I then stated, and which I still consider, to be of the greatest importance to the power, the stability, and the general welfare of the Empire; to the immediate interests of both Kingdoms; and more particularly to the peace, the tranquillity, and the safety of Ireland: in this hope, I am sorry to say, I have for the present been disappointed, by the proceedings of the Irish House of Commons, of[3] which we have been informed since this subject was last under consideration. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 65670
Author: Pitt, William
Release Date: Jun 22, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English