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Emperor Cesar I's Last Public Address

"Citizens of the Fatherland, supporters of the Empire of the Andes, Republicanos, listen here. The fall of the Empire is not an end to the glory of Chile, for you, the next generation, have the power to make our Fatherland more glorious then I ever could. This is not a call to arms. This is a call to cooperation. Throw away any vestiges of hatred you have against each other, throw away any notions of revenge, throw away the torment you wish to cause to your fellow Chilean. Chile was not meant to be great by my hand. I see this now. I harbor no hard feelings against the Republicanos, I only wish that they heed my warning. The path to stability is not an easy path. The ranks of politicians, of military figures, of average men are filled with those only wishing for their own benefit, their own power. Tread the path of politics carefully, because your closest supporters will become your enemies the moment you are weak. We, as Chileans, must try to throw off this practice of power grabbing, of greed. We, as Citizens of the Fatherland, must stay true to the vision of glory, the vision of stability, the vision...of a better Chile. A Chile, for tomorrow."

-Cesar Roseno, former General, Presidente, and Emperor of the Empire of the Andes.
 
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I thank Presidente Santa Rosa for allowing me to be your nations envoy to the most powerful empire on earth. My father considered Britain a second homeland of sorts, and it will be good to meet the old family friends. I will act as the best of Chile does while there. I understand the importance of maintaining good relations, and I believe myself all capable. I leave first thing tomorrow. ((Under his breath))(It will be good to be in a civilized conservative country for once)

-Abelardo de Vasces
 
De Santa Rosa 1863-1865: Republican Restoration​


The aftermath of the 1861-1863 Civil War was ordered chaos. Antonio de Santa Rosa, supported by the majority of rebel forces but bitterly opposed by some elements, declared himself Provisional President of the Republic following national liberation in 1863 and promised regularly scheduled elections in 1866. This announcement was met with immediate opposition from the crowds of the Republicans who had come to see him, as most wanted immediate elections; however, De Santa Rosa knew that any attempt at more prompt elections were impossible. "We cannot hold elections," he said in his famous inaugural, "until the Imperialists are tried, their armies defeated, their dissidents purged. We cannot hold elections until our borders our secure, our military rebuilt, and our patriots returned to their wives and children." However, De Santa Rosa had no intention of ruling as a dictator, and following the announcement of the re-institution of the Chilean constitution before a hastily assembled Congreso, called for a vote of confidence in his own government.

De Santa Rosa, as it turned out, was a popular leader and hero and he won his confidence vote by an extremely broad margin, legitimizing his government in the eyes of most. However, this was not to say that everyone was happy. Chile was occupied by large swathes of militant factions under various banners that had made the revolution possible, and to appease them all De Santa Rosa had to agree to numerous new reforms and policies - most notably, a new faction of socialist rebels demanded the institution of a nation-wide healthcare system, to which the new government agreed. In the end, De Santa Rosa appeased the entire armed populace of the nation and almost every rebel faction laid down arms, though De Santa Rosa was forced to march troops into Copiapo to restore order from the lawless void that the fighting had created.

Though the nation was back in the hands of a unified government, the work of the Congreso and De Santa Rosa was far from over. The revolutionaries had in their holding cells virtually every member of the Imperial government and the new Republic quickly assembled special tribunals to try them all; the high officers were tried by the Congreso directly. The men specifically tried by the Congreso were Antonio Disraeli, the PM, Eduardo Romano, the Imperial Treasurer and former president of the 2nd Republic, Minister of War Witold Tamiuszski, Marshal Sebastian Carrow of the Army of the South, Prince-Marshal Sebastian Roseno of the Army of the North, Governor-General Alejandro Cortez of Patagonia, Admiral Jose de Vallenare, formerly also a General, and lastly Cesar Roseno (formerly Cesar I, Emperor of the Andes) himself. The only Imperial Minister still living who did not stand trial was Augusto Weissmuller, who had exchanged the Emperor and several ministers he had captured for his own amnesty. The tribunal declared this legal and despite protests from the Congreso, De Santa Rosa refused to arrest the man who had handed them Cesar.

The trials in the Congreso followed a very predictable general pattern: those who had backed the rebellion would walk free, but those who had opposed it would hang. As one newspaper under the newly free press wrote, "With the amount of debate, one can hardly call it a show trial, but it is certainly not a fair trial." The Congreso voted overwhelming to convict Cesar, Disraeli, Tamiuszski, and De Vallenare of treason (unanimously in the cases of the second and the fourth) but acquitted the other four of the same charge. Of those latter four, three were acquitted on all counts; the only serious contest was in the case of Sebastian Carrow, who many felt had utterly betrayed the liberal cause he had once professed when he sided with Cesar in 1856. Carrow was ultimately acquitted of all capital charges but found guilty of misdemeanor insubordination, for which the Congreso sentenced him to two months in jail and a moderate fine. Following a brief discussion and much lengthier appeals process, Cesar I, Antonio Disraeli, and Jose De Vallenare were sentenced to death while Witold Tamiuszski was sentenced to life imprisonment (though he would die in prison in 1865 of apparent terminal illness.)

Antonio Disraeli was treated as a civil criminal and was hanged on January 4th, 1863. Cesar I and Jose De Vallenare were considered military criminals and both executed by firing squad on January 20th; legend has it that so hated were the pair that when the firing squad was told one man would be firing a blank, the entire squad requested that they all be given live rounds instead. All three bodies were cremated and their ashes scattered at sea.

Thus ended the Empire of the Andes.

The Congreso's next consideration was the question of Bolivia. Bolivia, which lacked an army, had been easily invaded by Chile in the months before the revolution and the Imperial government had been poised to annex it, a move that most of the Congreso now questioned. After considerable back-and-forth, the Congreso voted heavily in favor of "helping Bolivia to establish a new independent government under a mutual security guarantee," and sending "aid, both economic and military, to ensure stability in post-war Bolivia." This phrasing was transparent enough that it was widely understood that Bolivia was independent in name only and that Chuquisaca and Santa Cruz would be answerable to Santiago. This was verified in late 1867 with the establishment of the "Bolivia Office" in the new Minister of State Jose Olozaga's department. However obvious, the move was general greeted with relief by the world's great powers, who had been concerned that Chile would annex Bolivia. The establishment of the new Republic of Bolivia also heralded Chile's entry into the ranks of those great powers and an expansion of Chile's diplomatic network under Olozaga. On August 22, 1864, Chile signed a treaty of alliance and common market with Ecuador and made overtures towards the American-dominated Colombian court through 1865, renewing the Chilean-Colombian alliance.

Antonio de Santa Rosa's new government was also perhaps the oddest in Chilean history, combining revolutionaries with the acquitted Imperial defectors. The strangest case was that of Eduardo Romano, who was immediately asked to serve as the new Minister of the Treasury under De Santa Rosa - for him, the transition from Empire to Republic had merely been another day of keeping Chile solvent. The appointment also marked his fifth term as a cabinet-level or higher official in the Chilean government; his position in Chilean politics had survived four governments, two coups, two civil wars, and a treason trial, but still he ran the revenue office. Under Romano from 1863 to the end of 1865 the Chilean economy exploded, and the glass industry (still the only industry in Chile) expanded to 50,000 workers by the end of the year. Businesses across the country also adopted the Steam Turbine; the resulting boom driving productivity to new heights.

Despite the change in government, Chile's appetite for a large military had not wavered at all. With the treasurer in place, Cortez, Alvarez, and Andonie turned to the issue of the military. Their bankrolls in place, the Chilean military expanded to 36 brigades and more than 100,000 soldiers by the dawn of 1866, the largest army in the Western Hemisphere, surpassing even that of the United or Confederate states to the North. However, even Romano could do only so much and without either breaching the 65/65/35 tax rates, he reported that the country could not fund a larger navy or the fortifications that the Ministry of War had requested.

De Santa Rosa's term ended with the stability he had promised: all militias and military groups outside the government had disbanded in Chile, the army was restored, the economy booming and - following the Realist and Impressionist artwork of the revolution, seen around the world - Chile had taken its place among the ranks of the world's great powers. And it was in this climate that De Santa Rosa called elections in early 1866, as promised. Three new parties, which had formed and organized over the last few years, answered his call: the liberal Republicanos, the new Socialistas, and the old faces of the Tradicionales, returned to compete for power in the Chilean government once again.


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So, it's that time again. Candidates and Agitators should declare now. (As a reminder, agitators are disenfranchised for the entire time they are agitating). Those people captured/killed or otherwise disenfranchised in the revolution are now un-disenfranchised, though they may need new characters.

Additionally, it's time to start to thinking about a new Political Reform, so now's the time to propose those if you want.

Sample:

I'm running for President on the Republicanos ticket

OR

I'm an agitator!

OR

I propose we implement a Universal franchise

I don't think I have anything else for you right now, so here's some news from around the world.

News From Around the World:
Early 1863 - US White Peaces in the Civil War
February 14, 1863 - Encourage the Ruhr Boom in NGF
May 30, 1863 - Military Factions disband (no more rebel factions in the country)
August 15, 1863 - Treaty of London
September 10, 1863 - Republic of Neuchatel in Switzerland
1864 - The Dutch-Portuguese War begins, Italy joining the Netherlands and Austria and the UK joining Portugal
 
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I, President Antonio Lopez de Santa Rosa announce my candidacy for a formal term as President of this Glorious Republic!... for della Partido Republicano!

((have I served an official term, or can I run for two?))

I also believe we should expand the voting franchise, to better govern the people of Chile.

I plan to stay the course, and, if possible, lower taxes to further spur economic growth! My ministers have proven to be beyond exceptional, and I wish to thank them for their superb service over the past three years. The military has expanded exponentially, without bankrupting us. We not only compete with, but surpass both the United States and Mexico! Our borders are secure, our economy booming, and our confidence is on the rise: join me in leading Chile for another five years!
 
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I, President Antonio Lopez de Santa Rosa announce my candidacy for a formal term as President of this Glorious Republic!

On what ticket? (I mean, I know it's the Republicanos, but you should say that.)

Annndddd - uh - I think we ought to call that a full term since you served more than half of it. Sorry.
 
Annndddd - uh - I think we ought to call that a full term since you served more than half of it. Sorry.

((Sadface :(. Oh, well, I suppose I could call "Interim President!" but I'll go without a fight... had more success here than in the Presidents, so i shouldn't try to push it!))
 
I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Santiago. I intend to work on behalf of the working people of Chile and ensure that the government is accountable to the working-class. We must remove the haughty power of the bourgeoisie and destroy the chains of capitalist oppression! The Empire is dead, the Republic is risen, but who's Republic is it; is it the Republic of Chile, or the Republic of the Rich? We must answer this question, we must show that this is the Republic of Chile and that we stand in solidarity with the workers of the world in their ceaseless struggle against the capitalist exploiter! Until the last brick in the foundation of capitalism has been destroyed, we can not rest! The time is now for workers' revolution! Workers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your chains, and a world to gain!

-Ferran Jaume Prieto i Martí

((I would support moving the Trade Union reform up to Socialist Allowed.))
 
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I am announcing my candidacy for Mayor of Santiago.
-Ferran Jaume Prieto Martí
((I would support moving the Trade Union reform up to Socialist Allowed.))

Ah, a position I myself held nearly a decade ago, when I aided President Romano and Carrera in fighting of the reactionaries... good times...
 
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Today, the nation mourns the loss of a man who dedicated his life to Chile, who served for three decades in the military, and, in the end, proved to be a true protector of the Republic. For me, Sebastian Carrow was a comrade in arms, an ally, and a friend. I have nothing but the deepest sympathies for his family, and I hope my friend finds his way into the next life.

He and I may not have always seen things eye to eye, but he saved my life several times, and if I could have returned the favour today, I would have. I have already directed the police to find and seize the man responsible; he will be found and put on trial for such a heinous act.

- President Antonio de Santa Rosa
 
Oh come on! FFS we didn't get almost anyone into the trials!

Still I'm glad this is over. No more imperialists.
 
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I announce my formal entry into the Republicanos party, and encourage my fellow Chileans to do so as well. I feel as though I have not had enough political experience to be a presidential candidate yet, however. I grieve for the loss of Carrow, a great Chilean. I hope the foul radical that killed him is found quickly.

-Abelardo de Vasces
 
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The Old World, Spain, Barcelona, the finest hotel...

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A man with an aristocratic bearing, in full dress with a cape and sword at his side, sits and enjoys coffee in the latest French fashion while conferring with his agents.

"Send word to those who all those loved my father dearly. They are to Agitate against the Pretenders."[1]

Footnotes -
[1]: Like his father's closest adviser, Antonio Disraeli, the Second Prince of the Andean Empire possessed a flair for defensive propaganda; in this case using the term that would otherwise be forever attached to his bloodline's claim to the throne of Chile to address the Republican government put into place after the murder of Emperor Cesar I.
 
I announce my candidacy for Presidente as a Republicano, in what will hopefully be an amicable race.

While de Santa Rosa's policies and governance have served us well, and I have nothing but respect for him and the other ministers and men in the administration, I would seek to improve the government's stability and bring our military to a balance fitted for our position in the world (and our regional status) while focusing on improving our industry and diplomatic position in the world. We must look to the future development and peace of Chile rather than current - sometimes not always quite accurate - rumors and troubles. From my many years in the navy and my stays in various international waters during the royalist takeover, I believe I can provide good insight into these matters, and keep us from miss-stepping (even thought it might be out of well intended policy) in our ways to prosperity.

((Alvarez wants to slow the growth of land forces (since there's not really a major threat there, and he doesn't want surplus armies to make coup's too likely) to focus on building up a reasonable navy to project power, building fortifications (a very lasting benefit militarily), and expanding industrially even more.))
 
The Old World, Spain, Barcelona, the finest hotel...

A man with an aristocratic bearing, in full dress with a cape and sword at his side, sits and enjoys coffee in the latest French fashion while conferring with his agents.

((I used to be an aristocrat like you, then I took an arrow in the knee :D.

I was actually concerned for a few seconds, then I realized it was an Imperialista, and I felt better...

Oh, and Gloa, I was planning on slowing army expansion, for that very reason; I just hadn't gone around to discussing it. As for expanding the navy, I would if I had the surplus to do so.))
 
((I used to be an aristocrat like you, then I took an arrow in the knee :D.

I was actually concerned for a few seconds, then I realized it was an Imperialista, and I felt better...

Oh, and Gloa, I was planning on slowing army expansion, for that very reason; I just hadn't gone around to discussing it. As for expanding the navy, I would if I had the surplus to do so.))
((Yeah, I suspect our platforms will be quite similar, although Alvarez has some other ideas for governmental stability and the like as well. It will be some friendly competition to give Republicano's a bit of a choice in the person at the helm, probably.))
 
"I shall be running as Presidential Candidate for the Socialistas.

"I propose Protectionism, State Capitalism, Full Citizenship, Secularism, and Anti-Military."

Anselmo Galante
 
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