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New Levy And Civil War In France.
but , doubtless , you will see the propriety of organizing with the utmost speed the call lor the two hundred thousand men necessary , and for this rime to make the five classes contribute-to it . The naval army ought to correspond to the efforts of the land forces . The fleets of the Republic ought to shew themselves more terrible after the moment of disaster . We have no occasion to examine the history of the ancient Republics to prove the new elasticity which every check communicates to the energy of free nations . At the end
of the year two , the army of the North retreated under the walls of Valenciennes ' only to recover the impulse which carried them to the Texel . Those of the Sambre andMeuse availed themselves of the same impetus to cross the Rhine . No doubt can be entertained of-the seal and the ardour by which our sailors will be animated ; but in this career , xeal can do nothing < witbout immense preparations . Upon this object immense funds and productive payments must be bestowed . In the report of the Minister of Marine you will
find the details . If the land forces require about 90 millions extraordinary expence , the navy requires at least 35 millions . Thus the Directory are of opinion , that 125 millions are necessary to enable our defenders _ upon both elements to combine their efforts , and secure peace . New contributions are necessary in order to procure these means . It is sufficient to secure the effectual collection of the supplies , thought indispensable , and comprehended in the law of the 26 th Fructidor last .. In fine , the same resources which have
effeSed the Revolution , must complete the ivork . The national domains still present means superior to those which circumstances require . ' To this message the Directory annex the detailed report , which has been presented by ( he Mister of Finance on the alienations already c . osicluded of nation :. ! elomains , and upon the disposable means which may be derived from those which remain to be sold . You will see , Citizens Representatives , that it will be easy for you to find in the disposable . national domains the ways and
means for the 125 millions necessary in addition to the 600 millions voted for the year seven , and which a variety of plans present themselves to enable you to obtain in a manner that will prove beneficial to the finances and to public credit . The Executive Directory shall not here enter into the details , which doubtless you will revolve among yourselves . It is your province tcr consider the whole of the object , and instantly to render effectual the subsid y which th . e political situation of France requires .
< Pronounce then , Citizens Representatives , immediately with that magnanimity by" which you are disfnguished . Decide the success of our negotiations by immediately completing our army with the 200 , 000 which the quotas require . Give to our squadrons the means by which they stand in need to enable them to multiply their attacks against the Cabinet of London , _ and 011 the seas which it controuis , and in the Indies which it oppresses , and even-in the heart of its own island . Teach our enemies that the French
people , indignant at the delays and refusals which are opposed to its views ot conciliation , is leady to terminate the war of Liberty . Let us finish it if netessary by the utter destruction of those -voko resist cur power . In a word , hold forth the Republic presenting in one hand the olive of peace , and in the other suspending the thunder of war . Hold out in this view the unanimity of" two great ; powers of the State . Second with vigour and effect the national wish . Become the benefactors of the different nations which si gh so ardently
for peace , and which shall bless you for having settled their fate . The Executive Directory expect with confidence the speedy effects of your deliberations . ' TREILHARD , President .
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New Levy And Civil War In France.
but , doubtless , you will see the propriety of organizing with the utmost speed the call lor the two hundred thousand men necessary , and for this rime to make the five classes contribute-to it . The naval army ought to correspond to the efforts of the land forces . The fleets of the Republic ought to shew themselves more terrible after the moment of disaster . We have no occasion to examine the history of the ancient Republics to prove the new elasticity which every check communicates to the energy of free nations . At the end
of the year two , the army of the North retreated under the walls of Valenciennes ' only to recover the impulse which carried them to the Texel . Those of the Sambre andMeuse availed themselves of the same impetus to cross the Rhine . No doubt can be entertained of-the seal and the ardour by which our sailors will be animated ; but in this career , xeal can do nothing < witbout immense preparations . Upon this object immense funds and productive payments must be bestowed . In the report of the Minister of Marine you will
find the details . If the land forces require about 90 millions extraordinary expence , the navy requires at least 35 millions . Thus the Directory are of opinion , that 125 millions are necessary to enable our defenders _ upon both elements to combine their efforts , and secure peace . New contributions are necessary in order to procure these means . It is sufficient to secure the effectual collection of the supplies , thought indispensable , and comprehended in the law of the 26 th Fructidor last .. In fine , the same resources which have
effeSed the Revolution , must complete the ivork . The national domains still present means superior to those which circumstances require . ' To this message the Directory annex the detailed report , which has been presented by ( he Mister of Finance on the alienations already c . osicluded of nation :. ! elomains , and upon the disposable means which may be derived from those which remain to be sold . You will see , Citizens Representatives , that it will be easy for you to find in the disposable . national domains the ways and
means for the 125 millions necessary in addition to the 600 millions voted for the year seven , and which a variety of plans present themselves to enable you to obtain in a manner that will prove beneficial to the finances and to public credit . The Executive Directory shall not here enter into the details , which doubtless you will revolve among yourselves . It is your province tcr consider the whole of the object , and instantly to render effectual the subsid y which th . e political situation of France requires .
< Pronounce then , Citizens Representatives , immediately with that magnanimity by" which you are disfnguished . Decide the success of our negotiations by immediately completing our army with the 200 , 000 which the quotas require . Give to our squadrons the means by which they stand in need to enable them to multiply their attacks against the Cabinet of London , _ and 011 the seas which it controuis , and in the Indies which it oppresses , and even-in the heart of its own island . Teach our enemies that the French
people , indignant at the delays and refusals which are opposed to its views ot conciliation , is leady to terminate the war of Liberty . Let us finish it if netessary by the utter destruction of those -voko resist cur power . In a word , hold forth the Republic presenting in one hand the olive of peace , and in the other suspending the thunder of war . Hold out in this view the unanimity of" two great ; powers of the State . Second with vigour and effect the national wish . Become the benefactors of the different nations which si gh so ardently
for peace , and which shall bless you for having settled their fate . The Executive Directory expect with confidence the speedy effects of your deliberations . ' TREILHARD , President .