The Chanc. of the Excheq.laid on the table some farther papers respecting the negotiation with Spain, copies of which he stated were ready to be distributed to the members.
Earl Templeexpressed a hope that as this formed the fourth volume of papers on this subject, and as they were so voluminous as to require much time for examination and comparison, the right hon. gent. would have no objection to postpone the discussion until Monday next. If the right hon. gent, consented to this necessary delay, the noble lord mentioned that his right hon. friend, (Mr. Windham,) whose motion stood for that day, was willing to give way, and postpone his motion to some future day.
The Chanc. of the Excheq.said, that although it would afford him more satisfaction to have this important matter discussed on Friday, yet with the view stated by the noble lord, be should agree to postpone it till Monday next, fully persuaded that the more the papers on the table were examined, the more the proceedings of his maj.'s govt. were likely to meet the unanimous approbation of that house and the country. He wished, however, to be understood, that as it was highly desirable to have the sense of the house expressed as soon as possible upon this subject, the postponement to Monday would be final. —The following are correct copies of the additional papers relative to the war with Spain, presented by the right hon. gent. viz.