Kobe, Japan, June 1874
MITSUBISHI HAS BEEN FOUNDED
A young entrepreneur, named Iwasaki Yatarō, has secured the investment of the imperial government to open up a public-private business in the field of electrical equipment. These new marvels of technology will surely advance the quality of life and productivity of all Japanese citizens. There are still hardships in this attempt, as the setting up of the manufacturing facility takes time and effort.
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Last month the German Empire without a warning unlawfully seized Belgian Industrial cities in Germany, such behaviour is unacceptable and deeply hurt the Belgian people. It's has been only a couple of months since our brave troops died fighting as friends of the German people, thousands of noble souls died in the battlefield for a cause we had believe noble and yet now without any real provocation the Germans just discarded our previous friendship like that without a second thought once Belgium was not deemed useful.
The German government was surprised by this action too. We welcomed Belgian support in our war against French aggression and are bitterly dissappointed that we could not stop the gang style attack on Belgium by France and her allies. We will investigate the seizure of the Belgian structure and report back as soon as possible. The structure will be returned to its rightful owner in due time.
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bjfagan wrote:The German government was surprised by this action too. We welcomed Belgian support in our war against French aggression and are bitterly dissappointed that we could not stop the gang style attack on Belgium by France and her allies. We will investigate the seizure of the Belgian structure and report back as soon as possible. The structure will be returned to its rightful owner in due time.
The Belgian government appreciates the German reply to the situation and eagerly awaits for the structures to be returned.
Spain on a warpath?
Without any reason or justification, over several months spanish press and government enforced an outright hostile campaign against the swedish nation. Not long ago diplomats sought for an audience with spanish officials, as to get explanation for this behaviour and possibly to mediate. Their request was refused with absurd reasons. In a speech to his ministers king Oscar II expressed that this will not be tolerated anymore.
"It is unclear what the spanish government is up to, maybe they desire to backstab all of their old allies like they did with France.
But this is the first and only warning; should any swedish citizen or property come to harm, Spain will face the consequences!"
Without any reason or justification, over several months spanish press and government enforced an outright hostile campaign against the swedish nation. Not long ago diplomats sought for an audience with spanish officials, as to get explanation for this behaviour and possibly to mediate. Their request was refused with absurd reasons. In a speech to his ministers king Oscar II expressed that this will not be tolerated anymore.
"It is unclear what the spanish government is up to, maybe they desire to backstab all of their old allies like they did with France.
But this is the first and only warning; should any swedish citizen or property come to harm, Spain will face the consequences!"
Boernes wrote:Spain on a warpath?
Without any reason or justification, over several months spanish press and government enforced an outright hostile campaign against the swedish nation. Not long ago diplomats sought for an audience with spanish officials, as to get explanation for this behaviour and possibly to mediate. Their request was refused with absurd reasons. In a speech to his ministers king Oscar II expressed that this will not be tolerated anymore.
"It is unclear what the spanish government is up to, maybe they desire to backstab all of their old allies like they did with France.
But this is the first and only warning; should any swedish citizen or property come to harm, Spain will face the consequences!"
Speed Gibson: To our knowledge, Sweden has never been involved in any wars..... We plan to keep an eye on this situation. <o> <o>
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Boernes wrote:Spain on a warpath?
Without any reason or justification, over several months spanish press and government enforced an outright hostile campaign against the swedish nation. Not long ago diplomats sought for an audience with spanish officials, as to get explanation for this behaviour and possibly to mediate. Their request was refused with absurd reasons. In a speech to his ministers king Oscar II expressed that this will not be tolerated anymore.
"It is unclear what the spanish government is up to, maybe they desire to backstab all of their old allies like they did with France.
But this is the first and only warning; should any swedish citizen or property come to harm, Spain will face the consequences!"
Sorry Sweden built structures without singing any treaty and without any counterpart, so the Spanish government decided that the production of theses structures are too important and value to be in foereign hands after Sweden canceled his alliance with Spain.
The Spanish government have the same problem in China and we don't think that it is an attack to Spain is only a legimitaced decision of China. Welcome to the real world Sweden sign something of take some guarantee for your next foreign investements, Did you think that you can cancel an alliance without any consequences?
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The Empire of China declares war on Russia
After the Russians stubbornly refused to return the ancient home of the Manchu to our Empire, the Imperial Banner Armies have been ordered to begin the long-awaited glorious march into Manchuria. The Empress Dowager is confident in a swift and victorious campaign, as are the many soldiers under Her command. With this declaration of war China joins our ally, France, in a just war against the aggressive and land-grabbing alliance of Germany and Russia.
After the Russians stubbornly refused to return the ancient home of the Manchu to our Empire, the Imperial Banner Armies have been ordered to begin the long-awaited glorious march into Manchuria. The Empress Dowager is confident in a swift and victorious campaign, as are the many soldiers under Her command. With this declaration of war China joins our ally, France, in a just war against the aggressive and land-grabbing alliance of Germany and Russia.
New of Egypt
The prussia government are ask the peace with the Egypt the answer is, the Egypt is not a TRAITOR!
The Egypt government not ask for peace when Spanish, Belgique or Russia go to war (in same turn but not when I declare the war). So why now the Egypt said yes to proposition to peace when the great country of China go to war!?
Freedom for Lorrain, Freedom for Manchuria and Freedom for Sudan!!!
PS : In the war against British I am only ally with Ottoman never with Prussia, and I go war against Prussia only when I back in peace and my ally Ottoman are the winner.
The prussia government are ask the peace with the Egypt the answer is, the Egypt is not a TRAITOR!
The Egypt government not ask for peace when Spanish, Belgique or Russia go to war (in same turn but not when I declare the war). So why now the Egypt said yes to proposition to peace when the great country of China go to war!?
Freedom for Lorrain, Freedom for Manchuria and Freedom for Sudan!!!
PS : In the war against British I am only ally with Ottoman never with Prussia, and I go war against Prussia only when I back in peace and my ally Ottoman are the winner.
The German Government made an attempt to end the war with Egypt, a war they started, and even offered to pay for damages, provide economic development assistance and discuss the future of Sudan in a reasonable and amicable manner. However, much like Egypt's sudden declaration of war without so much as a simple request to talk about Sudan, they have rudely rebuffed the German attempt at peace. The Egyptians have unambiguously shown themselves to be hellbent on war and to play the stooge of France.
Germany will not be responsible for any further destruction brought upon Egypt and we feel sorry for the suffering of their population caused by an unreasonable and misguided Egyptian leadership.
Gott Mit Uns!
Germany will not be responsible for any further destruction brought upon Egypt and we feel sorry for the suffering of their population caused by an unreasonable and misguided Egyptian leadership.
Gott Mit Uns!
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, Early August 1874
FRANCE PLUNDERS NASSAU!
Shocking news from the front has reached Berlin. As the barbarous French hordes retreated from Nassau, their soldiers destroyed three factories, a dye mine and lumber mill in the province. The Wilhelmstrasse was seething with anger at this destruction of innocent civilian property by France in their unbelievable action against civil society. "Those 'scum of the earth' <the French> have stooped to a new level not thought possible before now, the French have decided to turn this war into one of economic destruction," stated Chancellor von Bismarck. "Germany will never forget this terrible action and utter disregard for the Hague Conference!"
OOC: As a signatory to the Hague Conference on the Conduct of War, France should be punished with a 10% Prestige penalty.
Shocking news from the front has reached Berlin. As the barbarous French hordes retreated from Nassau, their soldiers destroyed three factories, a dye mine and lumber mill in the province. The Wilhelmstrasse was seething with anger at this destruction of innocent civilian property by France in their unbelievable action against civil society. "Those 'scum of the earth' <the French> have stooped to a new level not thought possible before now, the French have decided to turn this war into one of economic destruction," stated Chancellor von Bismarck. "Germany will never forget this terrible action and utter disregard for the Hague Conference!"
OOC: As a signatory to the Hague Conference on the Conduct of War, France should be punished with a 10% Prestige penalty.
OOC: It does not protect signatories from anything, but its signatories promise not to do certain things. France did those things and therefore violated the convention. France should be punished for breaking its own promise to not destroy civilian property. Germany may not be a signatory but has lived up to its spirit, except where retaliation for destruction was warranted in response to property destruction. Military related structures are not protected.
bjfagan wrote:OOC: It does not protect signatories from anything, but its signatories promise not to do certain things. France did those things and therefore violated the convention. France should be punished for breaking its own promise to not destroy civilian property. Germany may not be a signatory but has lived up to its spirit, except where retaliation for destruction was warranted in response to property destruction. Military related structures are not protected.
As a recent signatory of the treaty, Great Britain notes that the treaty applies to those who have signed the treaty. At this time, Germany has not signed the treaty, and thus does not fall under it's provisions/protections. We note that the Japanese have not signed the agreement either.
We note that France has signed the treaty. However, France has opened itself to reprisals by Germany, and should beware what it sows. As the saying goes, you will reap what you sow.
Signed,
Lord Gladstone for HM Government
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Karafuto (Sakhalin), Japan, August 1874
COAL FOUND ON SOUTHERN SAKHALIN ISLAND
Local prospectors have found small quantities of coal ore in the hillsides of the small town of Sakhalin. Coal is an important resource in industrializing Nippon! Nevertheless, the Japanese government still thinks it is better to continue on its path and agree on the ceding of its part of the island (and its potential treasures!) to the Russian side if this can help with the Far East trade, peace, and prosperity.
COAL FOUND ON SOUTHERN SAKHALIN ISLAND
Local prospectors have found small quantities of coal ore in the hillsides of the small town of Sakhalin. Coal is an important resource in industrializing Nippon! Nevertheless, the Japanese government still thinks it is better to continue on its path and agree on the ceding of its part of the island (and its potential treasures!) to the Russian side if this can help with the Far East trade, peace, and prosperity.
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Tokyo, Japan, August 1874
JAPAN WORRIED OVER EUROPEAN WAR AND FINANCIAL CRISIS
The Empire of Japan is a relative newcomer when world trade is concerned, nonetheless we have had our share of "losses" due to financial crises stemming from asymmetrical investment patterns in Europe due to the ongoing continental war. We ask those powers involved to find a peaceful solution, a possible middle ground. Japan will definitely frown upon any nation that disrupts our commercial transactions and will definitely be a protagonist in a potential coalition of nations that may consider intervening to stop this ongoing madness...
JAPAN WORRIED OVER EUROPEAN WAR AND FINANCIAL CRISIS
The Empire of Japan is a relative newcomer when world trade is concerned, nonetheless we have had our share of "losses" due to financial crises stemming from asymmetrical investment patterns in Europe due to the ongoing continental war. We ask those powers involved to find a peaceful solution, a possible middle ground. Japan will definitely frown upon any nation that disrupts our commercial transactions and will definitely be a protagonist in a potential coalition of nations that may consider intervening to stop this ongoing madness...
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New of Egypt
Peace proposition, the answer is other great victory for Egypt!
Other win for Loring Pasha in attack condition against Prussia army in Alexandry that is the good new.
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But the Prussia are now destroy all factory of Egypt, The Egypt gouvernemant are sad and the people of Egypt need vengeance. The Pasha army are now 47 000 prisoner of Prussia army. However, the Egypt Kingdom are not Prussia so I not kill all prisoner for vengeance, but I I'll even offer give all prisonner for free to germany after this war for only 1 thing. A promesse to Germany to pays for rebuild all factory destroy in Egypt.
This is only war for Sudan, if germany destroy all economic in the country the Egypt are nothing to lose and all to win. With that promesse the Egypt can answer to Japan. I am very ok for return to peace with that condition.
Officiel Declaration of Pasha to Japan
-Go to war for peace because the peace is in all time the good new, Sudan for Islam, but not obligate to go to Egypt, is not gouvermant position but it my position! Too much dead! Too much glorieuse dead troop for Germany, France and Egypt. The peace is needed for all country. But it is peace a country with all destroy!?
I see the troop and said after, if is too much for prussia to give Sudan to Egypt why he don't propose to give the Sudan to Ottoman. One big territory of Islam is my dream!
(this part is only the thing of Pasha not of Kingdom of Egypt)
Peace proposition, the answer is other great victory for Egypt!
Other win for Loring Pasha in attack condition against Prussia army in Alexandry that is the good new.
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But the Prussia are now destroy all factory of Egypt, The Egypt gouvernemant are sad and the people of Egypt need vengeance. The Pasha army are now 47 000 prisoner of Prussia army. However, the Egypt Kingdom are not Prussia so I not kill all prisoner for vengeance, but I I'll even offer give all prisonner for free to germany after this war for only 1 thing. A promesse to Germany to pays for rebuild all factory destroy in Egypt.
This is only war for Sudan, if germany destroy all economic in the country the Egypt are nothing to lose and all to win. With that promesse the Egypt can answer to Japan. I am very ok for return to peace with that condition.
Officiel Declaration of Pasha to Japan
-Go to war for peace because the peace is in all time the good new, Sudan for Islam, but not obligate to go to Egypt, is not gouvermant position but it my position! Too much dead! Too much glorieuse dead troop for Germany, France and Egypt. The peace is needed for all country. But it is peace a country with all destroy!?
I see the troop and said after, if is too much for prussia to give Sudan to Egypt why he don't propose to give the Sudan to Ottoman. One big territory of Islam is my dream!
(this part is only the thing of Pasha not of Kingdom of Egypt)
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British Election Results are in:
LIBERAL PARTY RE-ELECTED!
Sensing a change in the electorate after the last war, Lord Gladstone called for snap elections this month. Furthermore, he decided to step down as leader of the party. These actions threw the Conservatives off their stride, allowing for an easy Liberal win. With it's victory, the liberal party has taken firmer control of Parliment. His Grace the Marquess of Hartington, Spencer Compton Cavendish, has been elected as the head of the party, and has formed a cabinet. Said the Marquess "I have great shoes to fill, but fill them I will, Britain will flourish, we have learned much of late, and will chart a new course". When asked whether this meant that relations with the other countries of Europe would change, and if so by how much, he stated that "we seek peace and prosperity, while aiding the common man, who suffered greatly during the last war".
LIBERAL PARTY RE-ELECTED!
Sensing a change in the electorate after the last war, Lord Gladstone called for snap elections this month. Furthermore, he decided to step down as leader of the party. These actions threw the Conservatives off their stride, allowing for an easy Liberal win. With it's victory, the liberal party has taken firmer control of Parliment. His Grace the Marquess of Hartington, Spencer Compton Cavendish, has been elected as the head of the party, and has formed a cabinet. Said the Marquess "I have great shoes to fill, but fill them I will, Britain will flourish, we have learned much of late, and will chart a new course". When asked whether this meant that relations with the other countries of Europe would change, and if so by how much, he stated that "we seek peace and prosperity, while aiding the common man, who suffered greatly during the last war".
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A cry for peace - will it be heard?
St Petersburg - Mukden, Late August 1874
Our world is rapidly changing. Japan, who only a few years ago was quick to declare war for several pieces of land, now sounds a rule of reason among the bursts of gunfire. Will it be heard? Will nations pay attention?
Probably not. It seems that peace is far away. Our world now is constantly engaged in war. War, that started long ago in the Middle East, then quickly spread to Asia Minor, Central Asia, later on to Western Europe, and, most recently, to the Far East. Some countries depart, others are glad to join. The only constant element is war itself.
Although the Japanese proposal certainly has merits, we believe it will be unheard. It will be unheard because, unfortunately, it does not solve the issues which form the base and also goal of the current wars. Which are, we believe, the ownership over Alsace and Lorraine, and Manchuria. France wants Alsace/Lorraine but so does Germany. China wants Manchuria but so does Russia. In all fairness, Russia and China, at least, started to negotiate about the peaceful transfer and even made some progress but could not agree on the final consideration. What was excessive for China qualified to little for Russia.
So, until these issues are adequatly adressed and solved, peace is far away and can only be interim.
St Petersburg - Mukden, Late August 1874
Our world is rapidly changing. Japan, who only a few years ago was quick to declare war for several pieces of land, now sounds a rule of reason among the bursts of gunfire. Will it be heard? Will nations pay attention?
Probably not. It seems that peace is far away. Our world now is constantly engaged in war. War, that started long ago in the Middle East, then quickly spread to Asia Minor, Central Asia, later on to Western Europe, and, most recently, to the Far East. Some countries depart, others are glad to join. The only constant element is war itself.
Although the Japanese proposal certainly has merits, we believe it will be unheard. It will be unheard because, unfortunately, it does not solve the issues which form the base and also goal of the current wars. Which are, we believe, the ownership over Alsace and Lorraine, and Manchuria. France wants Alsace/Lorraine but so does Germany. China wants Manchuria but so does Russia. In all fairness, Russia and China, at least, started to negotiate about the peaceful transfer and even made some progress but could not agree on the final consideration. What was excessive for China qualified to little for Russia.
So, until these issues are adequatly adressed and solved, peace is far away and can only be interim.
OOC: since I almost always roleplay according to our alternate reality and in comparison to the real era politics, as I study them, we need to make a distinction here: probably back in the day, colonial skirmishes and limited overseas wars would have been fair game and expected, by we might need to pipe down in these huge European continental wars as they are definitely out of proportions. However, since Prussia acquired Lorraine and Alsace in the late 50s instead of the historical early 70s, it is quite possible that France's revanchism kicked in earlier as well.
Perhaps in a Presidential (but non-Napoleonic) France this wouldn't have happened, the bug that keeps Napoleon still in game is really inexplicable. Nonetheless, you really need to be careful here as I personally intend to play Japan in a stabilizing way as far as major-vs-major wars go. Meaning that if either France or Germany prevail and try to completely destroy the other side, I will abstract a "coalition" (reminder of the coalitions of Napoleonic wars!) to bring back the balance.
A completely destroyed Germany or France would be bad for business. I am sure I can find currently neutral nations (even minors that are thirsty for victories and land) to kick back the victorious nation of this inexplicable war in the heart of Europe... Again, I think, one thing is colonial war... another the huge cemetery you have built by Rhine river...
Perhaps in a Presidential (but non-Napoleonic) France this wouldn't have happened, the bug that keeps Napoleon still in game is really inexplicable. Nonetheless, you really need to be careful here as I personally intend to play Japan in a stabilizing way as far as major-vs-major wars go. Meaning that if either France or Germany prevail and try to completely destroy the other side, I will abstract a "coalition" (reminder of the coalitions of Napoleonic wars!) to bring back the balance.
A completely destroyed Germany or France would be bad for business. I am sure I can find currently neutral nations (even minors that are thirsty for victories and land) to kick back the victorious nation of this inexplicable war in the heart of Europe... Again, I think, one thing is colonial war... another the huge cemetery you have built by Rhine river...
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Kensai wrote:OOC: since I almost always roleplay according to our alternate reality and in comparison to the real era politics, as I study them, we need to make a distinction here: probably back in the day, colonial skirmishes and limited overseas wars would have been fair game and expected, by we might need to pipe down in these huge European continental wars as they are definitely out of proportions. However, since Prussia acquired Lorraine and Alsace in the late 50s instead of the historical early 70s, it is quite possible that France's revanchism kicked in earlier as well.
Remember this and check the battle screens once fighting begins in Manchuria. Chinese forces basically equals the French - in aggregate, more than 10.000 CP doomstacks.
What I have absolutely no idea is how this actually happened or could have happened bcak in the 19th century. Suppose, for a moment, that Belgium challenged the Netherlands over some remote territory in Africa. They actually started a fighting war locally. But what would have happened, back in Europe? Business going on as usual? Or war, Belgians marching towards Amsterdam and the Dutch into Brussels?
I have been reading Hopkirk's book about the Great Game, where it actually happened that Russians "as advisors" were actually fighting British, who "happened to be there", at the siege of Herat, if I recall correctly, in the war between Persia and Afghanistan. But in this war, "officially", neither party was involved.
Kensai wrote:A completely destroyed Germany or France would be bad for business. I am sure I can find currently neutral nations (even minors that are thirsty for victories and land) to kick back the victorious nation of this inexplicable war in the heart of Europe... Again, I think, one thing is colonial war... another the huge cemetery you have built by Rhine river...
Then the only thing Nippon has to do is to convince both France and Germany at the same time to agree on terms.
Indeed "limited wars" or even "undeclared wars" (as found in HOI3) are not abstracted in game. Unless, of course, the players are so powerful and well-defending in their core regions that there is no sensible reason to fight it in the mainland (say the Belgian-Dutch border) and decide it all in overseas (in the colonies).
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Fighting breaks out in the Belgian Parlament
Today's closed session of the parliament ended in a common fist fighting as tensions escalate between the pro-French and pro-Germans factions.
According to our sources in the last days the government has been having high-level secret communications with both the German and French governaments regarding the passage of the German troops through our territory and perceived abuse of the passage rights the Germans still held in our territory which still hadn't be cancelled due to a major bureaucratic mistake regarding the interpretation of the the surrender treaty.
The pro-French faction has it's base of support in the current government and the military meanwhile the pro-German factions is mostly supported by the royal house and the big capital.
Today's closed session of the parliament ended in a common fist fighting as tensions escalate between the pro-French and pro-Germans factions.
According to our sources in the last days the government has been having high-level secret communications with both the German and French governaments regarding the passage of the German troops through our territory and perceived abuse of the passage rights the Germans still held in our territory which still hadn't be cancelled due to a major bureaucratic mistake regarding the interpretation of the the surrender treaty.
The pro-French faction has it's base of support in the current government and the military meanwhile the pro-German factions is mostly supported by the royal house and the big capital.
Tokyo, Japan, September 1874
A SERIOUS DISRUPTION
German Empire's armed forces have crossed through supposedly neutral Belgium into the heartland of France, seizing Paris in the process. The occupation of Paris is a major disruption to Nippon's trade transactions with France. We understand that a full-blown war is in progress, but we should not be the victims of it amidst a global financial crisis. Japan has taken steps to improve relationships with the Kaiser's country, including the sending of a diplomatic envoy. Nonetheless, this latest development means we might have to take action ourselves. We warn the German Empire to not interfere with the Japanese commercial interests and depart from Paris as soon as possible.
Home Lord Tochimichi has summoned the cabinet in the presence of the Emperor to consider the preparation of an Expeditionary Force in case Paris is not freed in due time or Belgium's neutrality totally respected. Tokyo also puts itself forward as a potential arbitrating part in the stalemate between France and Germany.
A SERIOUS DISRUPTION
German Empire's armed forces have crossed through supposedly neutral Belgium into the heartland of France, seizing Paris in the process. The occupation of Paris is a major disruption to Nippon's trade transactions with France. We understand that a full-blown war is in progress, but we should not be the victims of it amidst a global financial crisis. Japan has taken steps to improve relationships with the Kaiser's country, including the sending of a diplomatic envoy. Nonetheless, this latest development means we might have to take action ourselves. We warn the German Empire to not interfere with the Japanese commercial interests and depart from Paris as soon as possible.
Home Lord Tochimichi has summoned the cabinet in the presence of the Emperor to consider the preparation of an Expeditionary Force in case Paris is not freed in due time or Belgium's neutrality totally respected. Tokyo also puts itself forward as a potential arbitrating part in the stalemate between France and Germany.
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Belgian Announcement
After very tense past couple of days, the pro-French faction won and decided to keep it's current neutrality and cancel the passage rights of Germany as we were supposed according to the treaty. The Belgian King and people deeply thank the nations of the USA, Japan and Italy for guaranteeing our independence and neutrality face German threats of war if the rights were cancelled, we also request any willing nation like the UK or Brazil to hear our pleas and guarantee our independence against possible German agression
After very tense past couple of days, the pro-French faction won and decided to keep it's current neutrality and cancel the passage rights of Germany as we were supposed according to the treaty. The Belgian King and people deeply thank the nations of the USA, Japan and Italy for guaranteeing our independence and neutrality face German threats of war if the rights were cancelled, we also request any willing nation like the UK or Brazil to hear our pleas and guarantee our independence against possible German agression
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IMPERIO DO BRASIL
STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION OF BELGIUM AND A NEUTRALITY CONVENTION
The Empire of Brazil recognizes the difficulty of a nation so recently belligerent and the scene of current conflict to release itself from conflicting undertakings recently made and reversed and seek to establish an independent neutrality when the scene of great conflict. We applaud the intention and encourage the Flemish and Walloon peoples to reconcile their differences and adopt a benevolent and peaceful neutrality as future policy and practice.
This situation stands in contrast to the declaration of the Spanish republicans against France. The right and justice of the matter seemed clear as to the volte face by Madrid against the firm and long-term ally of His Most Christian Majesty's government; which has had a special relationship with Brazil and alliance with Portugal for many years. The future of Spain and of Iberian security remains unclear, but due to the intervention it remains physically uncompromised and unweakened by the ravages of war. Even in these special circumstances, intervention in support of Great Britain although pursued with determination was considered and adopted only with dismay and reluctance, and only due to the special circumstances.
The Belgian people and government are divided and without a long-standing and stable government. Belgian policies have changed rapidly in the storm of war, and the right of the matter as to rival French and German demands based on undertakings to them which may or may not have been properly made is a matter opaque to us and one which we leave to those Great Powers who consider themselves sufficiently well-informed to judge. We are in no position to arbitrate, though we would assist a mediation of interests. It is worth noting that the survival of Belgium as a state is not in doubt, and by reports its army has already been effectively removed from the scene, so all that it has left to lose is its unity - which we encourage Belgians of both peoples to maintain.
We do endorse any proposal for an international convention in support of mutual guarantees of the neutrality of nations which have deliberately established and seek to maintain such neutrality. Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, as well as Belgium, seems prospects for this convention. This would be built on the groundwork for a neutrality convention previously laid at the Hague conferences.
STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION OF BELGIUM AND A NEUTRALITY CONVENTION
The Empire of Brazil recognizes the difficulty of a nation so recently belligerent and the scene of current conflict to release itself from conflicting undertakings recently made and reversed and seek to establish an independent neutrality when the scene of great conflict. We applaud the intention and encourage the Flemish and Walloon peoples to reconcile their differences and adopt a benevolent and peaceful neutrality as future policy and practice.
This situation stands in contrast to the declaration of the Spanish republicans against France. The right and justice of the matter seemed clear as to the volte face by Madrid against the firm and long-term ally of His Most Christian Majesty's government; which has had a special relationship with Brazil and alliance with Portugal for many years. The future of Spain and of Iberian security remains unclear, but due to the intervention it remains physically uncompromised and unweakened by the ravages of war. Even in these special circumstances, intervention in support of Great Britain although pursued with determination was considered and adopted only with dismay and reluctance, and only due to the special circumstances.
The Belgian people and government are divided and without a long-standing and stable government. Belgian policies have changed rapidly in the storm of war, and the right of the matter as to rival French and German demands based on undertakings to them which may or may not have been properly made is a matter opaque to us and one which we leave to those Great Powers who consider themselves sufficiently well-informed to judge. We are in no position to arbitrate, though we would assist a mediation of interests. It is worth noting that the survival of Belgium as a state is not in doubt, and by reports its army has already been effectively removed from the scene, so all that it has left to lose is its unity - which we encourage Belgians of both peoples to maintain.
We do endorse any proposal for an international convention in support of mutual guarantees of the neutrality of nations which have deliberately established and seek to maintain such neutrality. Switzerland, Portugal, the Netherlands, as well as Belgium, seems prospects for this convention. This would be built on the groundwork for a neutrality convention previously laid at the Hague conferences.
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