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| | I. Necker's Financial Plan by Honore Gabriel Riquetti, Comte de Mirabeau. Continental Europe (380-1906). Vol. VII. ... |
 | | Mirabeau, heretofore, had been opposed to Necker, but now came forth to assist him, making two speeches in favor of his measure. |
 | | Neckers famous daughter, Madame De Stäel, who sat near Mirabeau while he spoke, afterward described the effect of the speech as prodigious. Mola, the famous actor, was also present. |
 | | Dumont says Mirabeau was not well acquainted with the subject of Neckers plan, and quotes a remark by Panchaud, that Mirabeau was the first man in the world to speak on a subject he knew nothing about. Neckers plan failed to relieve the treasury. |
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