This seems to be a problem in configuration. Newer logs [1] have:
checking for XbaeCreateMatrix in -lXbae... yes --> Good. Seems you have compatible version of Xbae installed checking for XmHTML widget >= 1105... no while older logs have: checking for XbaeCreateMatrix in -lXbae... yes --> Good. Seems you have compatible version of Xbae installed checking for XmHTML widget >= 1105... yes [1] https://buildd.debian.org/status/logs.php?pkg=grace&arch=amd64