Richard Cobden1859
Michel Chevalier visits Gladstone to discuss Anglo-French free trade. Gladstone has a budget surplus & wishes to quell anti French feeling
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Michel Chevalier visits Gladstone to discuss Anglo-French free trade. Gladstone has a budget surplus & wishes to quell anti French feeling
Reduces French duties on coal & manufactured goods. Puts the Cobden Treaty with France through Parliament as part of the Gladstone budget. Negotiated by Michel Chevalier & Cobden marking the recognition of common interests. Lowers British duties on wine & brandy
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