The commons also voted that a constant revenue of twelve hundred thousand pounds should be established for the support of the crown in time of peace.
THE KING TAKES UMBRAGE AT THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE WHIG PARTY.
The king took umbrage at these restraints laid upon the application of the public money, which were the most salutary fruits of the revolution.
He considered them as marks of diffidence by which he was distinguished from his predecessors; and thought them an ungrateful return for the services he had done the nation.

The tories perceived his disgust, and did not fail to foment his jealousy against their adversaries, which was confirmed by a fresh effort of the whigs in relation to a militia.
A bill was brought into the house for regulating it in such a manner as would have rendered it in a great measure independent both of the king and the lords-lieutenants of counties.

These being generally peers, the bill was suffered to lie neglected on the table, but the attempt confirmed the suspicion of the king, who began to think himself in danger of being enslaved by a republican party.

The tories had, by the channel of Nottingham, made proffers of service to his majesty; but complained at the same time that as they were in danger of being prosecuted for their lives and fortunes, they could not, without an act of indemnity, exert themselves in favour of the crown, lest they should incur a persecution from their implacable enemies.
HEATS AND ANIMOSITIES ABOUT THE BILL OF INDEMNITY.
These remonstrances made such an impression on the king, that he sent a message to the house by Mr.Hambden, recommending a bill of indemnity as the most effectual means for putting an end to all controversies, distinctions, and occasions of discord.

He desired it might be prepared with all convenient expedition, and with such exceptions only as should seem necessary for the vindication of public justice, the safety of him and his consort, and the settlement and welfare of the nation.