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Still waiting on JDP's South America part.
 
OOC: If u want Fry, i can do it, i'm no expert but i think i can write some good stuff about South America, just PM what it is and i write
 
January - December 1900


Europe


In the British Isles, the Parliament enacts a measure to counter France's production of Submarines with their own submarine program. Keeping in their Naval Doctrine in mind, the United Kingdom announces the creation of a fleet of 10 Submarines. [-3,500 Gold from the United Kingdom. +10 Submarines in 4 turns to the United Kingdom.]

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1. A French Naval Submarine.

Construction of a new London-Edinburgh Railway is started by act of Parliament. This Railway, and its branch lines, are hoped to inspire investment in the British Isles, and an easing of transportation. [-1,500 Gold from the United Kingdom. +1 Infrastructure in 2 turns.]

Recruitment of Soldiers for the Empire is undertaken in Britannia. All over the Empire, thousands flock to the new incentives of pay and a call to defend and serve the largest Empire in history. [+500,000 Regulars to the United Kingdom in 1 turn. -3,500 Gold from the United Kingdom.]

In Germany, the Kaiser announces a huge new round of sweeping reforms. First, he announces the establishment of a patent office, designed to protect the intellectual property of the inventors and innovators of the German Empire, and to prevent other nations from copying the work done by brilliant German scientists. These new patent offices spring up across the Empire, and almost instantly new ideas flow, resulting in a breakthrough in German Military Technology, a one-man operated machine gun. Although inefficient and bulky, thousands are impressed at the way one man can carry, load, and fire this weapon. [-2,500 Gold from Germany. +2 Army Levels to Germany.]

A new network of telephone wires, and "Strategic Railroad Lines" along the borders of France and Russia are laid in Germany, with the Kaiser saying their are for "Peaceful Purposes" but many wonder why the new Railway lines connect the two main centers of military production together, along with branching lines that connect to strategic warehouses. [+4 Infrastructure to the German Empire in 1 turn. -5,000 Gold from the German Empire.]

A Trade Agreement between the German Empire and the Kingdom of Greece is signed. [+50 Trade Balance to Germany (+50 Europe). +50 Trade Balance to Greece (+50 Europe).]

In France, an initiative to create a type of "Flying Machine" fails horribly, when several French inventors and innovators, spurned on by the prize money, tried to leap into the air, only for the majority of them to perish in their attempts to do so. Thousands in France speak out against these attempts, while the Government tries to reclaim face with the rest of the world. [-1,000 Gold from France. -20 Prestige from France.]

On the trail of this disaster, France announced a safer, more stable improvement. The creation of new industrial areas in the more rural areas of the country. It is moderately successful as new factories spring up, and more people are attracted to these locations. [+5 Industry to France in 2 turns. -6,500 Gold from France.]

The Treaty of Stockholm was signed between France and Sweden, ceding ships and artillery from France to Sweden. [-11 Small Ships from France. +11 Small Ships to Sweden. -4,500 Gold from Sweden. +4,500 Gold to France.]

A secret Swedish memo is leaked by a Russian sympathizer in the Government, which called for the Swedish to established secret connections to Finnish seperatists and funnel them weapons and money, in order to resist Russian rule.

Relations between Sweden and Norway warm, giving the Norwegians less of a reason to try and separate from the Union.

The Austro-Hungarian Empire announced with great Fanfare a new plan to hold the Empire together. This new initiative, called the Danubian Federation, outlined the formation of sixteen separate states, each with a say in the government, and ability to control their own affairs. The power of the Kaiser was to be limited, and a new Minister President was to be elected by a popular vote in the Parliament. The plan, even against overwhelming Hungarian opposition, passed. The transformation of the Government offices was to be postponed until 1901, only to allow the Empire to transition to this new form of Government.

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2. Map of the Danubian Federation.

In Croatia, a double effort to industrialize and recruit soldiers for the Army is successful, all on the dime of the Austrian treasury. [+2 Industry to Austria in 1 turn. +20,000 Regulars to Austria in 1 turn. -3,000 Gold from Austria.]

The Italian Government invests money in Government-run factories in Southern Italy. The costs, however, spiral out of control of what was allotted, much to the dismay of Government officials. [+1 Industry to Italy in 2 turns. -1,600 Gold from Italy.]

In the Balkans, Serbia signs the Treaty of Belgrade with the Russian Empire, practically making it a vassal of the Russian Empire. Coupled with a failed treaty with the Ottoman Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire is wary of it's Southern and Eastern neighbors. [-3,500 Gold from Russia. +8 Industry to Serbia in 2 turns. +2 Infrastructure in 2 turns.]

The Serbian Prince asks his people to donate money to the Central Government to better the cause of Serbia. Few respond, but some money is brought in for the Government to use. [+500 Gold to Serbia.]

Following up the Prince's call for money, King Alexander I toured the country, giving speeches and trying to rally the Serbians to join him in his cause. He wished to garner the full loyalty of the country and to embark on an ambitious project, of expanding the railroads, telegraph wires, telephone wires, roads, and other forms of infrastructure in the nation. By using the army as a labour force, the King had won the loyalty of his people, the army, and a public works project was underway. [+1 Stability to Serbia. +2 Infrastructure to Serbia in 3 turns.]

In Greece the King and Prime Minister announce that modern Greek will be the official language of the Kingdom, trying to promote stability and ability to communicate fluently with each other. [+ 1 Stability to Greece.]

The Treaty of Fiume is signed between the Kingdom of Greece and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, selling Austrian materials to the Greek Army, improving their relations and the Greek's ability to wage war. [+1 Army Level to Greece. -200 Gold from Greece. +200 Gold to Austria-Hungary.]

A new railroad line in Greece is laid down by the Kalamata-Athens-Larissa route. The new initiative is wholly owned by the Government, and financed by tax payers. [+2 Infrastructure in 2 turns. -3,000 Gold from Greece.]

In Russia, the final portion of the Trans-Siberian Railway enters its final phase of construction, ready to start operation in a few years. The Russian Government funnels an increased amount of money into this plan to try and speed it up. [+2 Infrastructure in 2 turns. -1,000 Gold from Russia.]

The Tsar announces a new opening of Imperial Coffers to offer loans to agricultural producers, in an effort to kick start the Russian economy and to prevent and stop shortages from its expanding population. [+300 Base Income to Russia. -1,500 from Russia.]

Finally, in a huge rush of reform, the Tsar opens up the first public school in the Russian Empire. His new, expensive and ambitious, plan is to offer education to all of the Russians and minorities in the Empire in a bid to teach them Russian and to unite them overall. [-5,000 Gold from Russia.]

North America


The Olympic Committee, having changed their rules in picking the host nation for the next Summer Games, announced that Chicago, Illinois has been chosen to host the 1904 Olympics. President McKinley, facing a re-election campaign, boasts about this great feat. This, along with his sterling record, helps him defeat Democratic challenger William Jennings Bryan. [+100 Prestige to the United States.]

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3. Promotional Poster for the 1904 Summer Olympics in Chicago, Illinois.

President McKinley, ambitious to get the Pacific-Atlantic Canal opening, trying to scrap all plans of the current Nicaraguan Canal, and instead buy up the rights from the former French company in the Panama Canal. Due to his recent re-election, the Republican Congress is willing to support this measure. The Panama Canal Bill passes by a wide margin in the Senate, but is simply refused by the Colombian Government. A standstill between the two nations occurs, neither side willing to cooperate with the other to get the canal rolling.

After the Panama Bill came to a standstill, the United States Congress, now in a lame-duck session, decided to explode public opinion by overturning the Teller Amendment, and offering Cuba a place as a fully incorporated State in the Union. The Cubans, eager to please their liberator, agree to annexation. To help their transition from backwater Colony-turned Republic to State in the Union, Congress enacted a measure to reconstruct Cuba, allowing funds to flow in to repair, replace, and build anew a grand infrastructure system. [-25,000 Gold from the United States. +1 Infrastructure in 4 turns for the United States.]

The Congress also announced that they would be easing regulations on Big Business, allowing them more tax breaks and room to grow. The following explosion of business was unlike any seen before, with trusts gaining more and more power, while Government revenues went down. [-75,000 Gold from the United States. +50 Industry in 2 turns to the United States.]

Although President McKinley wished for a wider, more broad national infrastructure, the United States Congress went into recces, preventing him any chance of furthering his agenda, it wouldn't be until after his next inauguration could he push for infrastructure reform. However, with Congress out of session, he is able to sign two trade agreements with France and Germany. [+100 Trade Balance to the United States (+100 Europe). +50 Trade Balance to France (+50 North America). +50 Trade Balance to Germany (+50 North America).]

South America


A grand project to connect the Brazilian Republic to its western neighbors of Bolivia and Paraguay through a telegraph line is presented with grand fanfare, and the congressmen use it as a theme to throw luxurious parties and acquire prestige within the high society. In fact, they spend so much time celebrating and promoting their personal political agendas that they forget to properly administrate the project, which falls in the hands of corrupt officials. Large sums of money are spent but they never arrive to their original destination. Rumors of massacres of natives by poorly paid, equipped and fed workers of the project luckily do not spread, given the lack of progress in the communication lines. [-1.500 Gold from Brazil.]

In the meantime the Federalist congressmen are able to discretely pass an irrigation project to develop areas of the arid northeast. Competent administration makes it start with much better results. The local Oligarchy representatives fail to notice its importance in time, and when they do it is too late to do anything about it. They press the government to intervene and put an end to it, for fear of losing power. [-2.000 Gold from Brazil. +1 Infrastructure. +200 Base Income]

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4. The Brazilian northeast semi-arid wilds, in where outlaws and oligarchs rule.

Contrary to his usual conservative and prudent nature, President Campos Sales decides to take upon his hands to solve the railroad issues between the three most important states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais and Rio de Janeiro. He buys bankrupt private lines and creates a large national company to guarantee the flow of people and products. The intervention is met with great polemic in the Congress and much celebration among the urban classes of said states. Despite all the rumors everything seems to go as planned, without major surprises. [-2.000 Gold from Brazil. +1 Infrastructure.]

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5. Train connecting Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis.

Funds are offered for entrepreneurs willing to industrialize the coffee and rubber productions. It has moderate success, with some pioneer souls indebting themselves to try fortune in a new and uncertain field, much to the skepticism of the traditional oligarchies. Only time will tell if they are geniuses or madmen. [-500 Gold from Brazil. +1 Industry.]

Seeking to expand its control over the Patagonia, the Argentine government starts a colonization project, including irrigation of arid lands and planned distribution of lands and creation of towns in the Rio Negro Valley. [-500 Gold from Argentina. +1 Infrastructure in 3 turns.]

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6. The Argentinian Patagonia, land of the last Cowboys, the Gauchos.

In order to populate these areas the Foreign Relations Ministry invests in propaganda along the European countries. Much success is found along impoverished areas, in where dreams of opportunity and fortune awaiting them lure families to settle in Argentina. [-600 Gold from Argentina. +1 Push/Pull.]

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7. By 1900 such a large part of the population was of foreign origin that the government considered having two official languages.

President Roca authorizes the creation the National Gendarmerie, a civil institution subordinated to the Ministry of War, for the purpose of substituting the army as a police force in frontier regions. This is seen by Army leaders as an attempt to weaken the institution, and met with much unrest. Rumors of a possible uprising spread, forcing the government to delay its actual creation and find alternatives to appease - or repress - the army. [-1 Stability.]

The government's congressmen promote a law to provide incentives to imports of goods destined towards production, such as agriculture equipment and industrial machinery. Unfortunately consensus is not found, and the law suffers several amendments before passing. The result is an extremely bureaucratic system using an ambiguous and often contradictory legislation which gives room for corruption to run rampant. The small businessmen are forced to pay hefty taxes or generous bribes in order to import anything, while those with good political connections need declare nothing. [-100 Base Income. -1 Industry.]

Africa


Forces from all around the Empire converge in South Africa, with the intent of pushing back and eradicating the upstart Boers. Initial opposition was fierce, but after the British reinforcements arrived, the Boers were constantly retreating, and by the end of the year, most of the Orange Free State had been occupied. [-6,000 Regulars from the United Kingdom.]

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8. British Soldiers in South Africa.

Boers residing in British South Africa are tempted to rebel against the United Kingdom, but all opposition is squashed and many are still loyal subjects to the Crown.

In the German-held areas of Africa, the creation of a new company, the Deutsch Afrika Kompanie, with a large initial investment, it set out to upgrade communications and travel methods within all parts of German Africa. [+2 Colonial Infrastructure to Germany in 2 turns. -5,000 Gold from Germany.]

Along the Ethiopia-Eritrea border, reports of violence and even genocide start to emerge. By the middle of the year, it has become quite clear that the Italian Government has been massacring Ethiopian villages along the border and murdering border guards. The international, and domestic, outcry against these actions is tremendous. [-110 Prestige from Italy. -2 Stability from Italy. Italy at war with Ethiopia.]

Oceania/Pacific


In the Philippines the Philippine Constabulary was formed out of local, American-friendly civilians who wanted to keep order against the rebels. This, along with an increase of normal American Infantry and Cavalry, stormed the island with the intention of bring it fully under control and crushing the rebellion. Casualties for this year of fighting were high, causing the start of an anti-war movement on the mainland. [-3,000 Regulars from the United States.]

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9. Fighting in the Philippine-American War.

Contrary to direct orders, some American Infantrymen were involved in undertaking cruel and unusual punishments against the Filipinos, some of them civilians. When some of these crimes were published, American international standing was severely reduced, and voices broke out against this on the mainland. [-50 Prestige from the United States.]

Asia


In the Ottoman Empire, the weakening state decides to try and federalize its provinces, and turn them into states, modeled after the United States of America. The Sublime Porte, however, vastly disagreed with this course of action and treated a coup d'état should the Sultan continue. He stands down from his offer, much to the same of Ottoman international standing. [-25 Prestige from the Ottoman Empire.]

The Ottoman do, however, succeed in building a massive new line of fortifications along the border of Russia to their North. Elaborate trenches, machine gun encampments, fortified walls, and some modern forts are constructed, costing a significant amount of money, but greatly improving the Ottoman's chances of willing a defensive war. [-5,000 Gold from the Ottoman Empire. +1 Army Level to the Ottoman Empire.]

In Asia Minor, factories spring up by order of the Ottoman Sultan. Using Government money to fund the projects, the Ottoman Empire decides to slide more into debt by creating twelve new industrial centers. [-10,000 Gold from the Ottoman Empire. +15 Industry in 1 turn to the Ottoman Empire.]

The Kingdom of the Saudis and the Kingdom of Oman both enter into a trade agreement with the Ottoman Empire, but stop short of allowing military access and intervention, for fear they will be absorbed into the Ottoman State. [+50 Trade Balance to the Ottoman Empire (+50 Middle East).]

In the Far East, the beleaguered Qing Dynasty set about reforming the archaic and complex Banner System into a modern military, the Chinese Armed Forces. While the conservative faction in court is initially resistant, Prince Qing reminds the officials of the decades of military failures against the West. This rhetoric, combined with support from the Empress Dowager, enables reformists to push ahead. For the first time in its existence the Qing Dynasty has a loyal, centralised military at its command, and the power of individual generals is curtailed. 500,000 soldiers are split off from the Imperial Army into a new Imperial Guard, to act as a provincial militia. This move effectively allows the Dynasty to demobilise half their soldiers, who can be mobilised in times of need by the provincial Viceroys and the C-I-C.
[-500,000 regulars from China. +1 Army Level to China. Chinese Armed Forces established.]

The pace of reform slows in Imperial China, however, as the conservatives begin to feel they are surrendering too much. Restructuring of the Imperial Examinations is enacted, but the sweeping reforms that some radical members of court hoped for remain a distant hope. Separate examinations for military and civilian roles are formally established, and knowledge economics, engineering and natural science is emphasised. Yet the Confucian texts remain as a central feature, and corruption is still rampant within the system. Similarly, economic reform is stunted. Limitations on private enterprises are lifted and several private monopolies broken, but various restrictions remain in place.
[+50 Base Income to China.]

Efforts to reign in the Righteous Harmony Society, or Boxers, meet with failure. While tactics to supress the movement keeps them away from the Europeans and out of the cities, their attacks on Christians in the countryside increase. Opinion at court is divided; some openly question the official anti-Boxer stance, suggesting that the Empress Dowager should instead embrace the movement.
[Boxer movement expands. Discontent at court grows. -1 Stability from China.]

Recognising the current status quo, the Empress Dowager signs a treaty with the Emperor Gwangmu, the Emperor of Korea, establishing trade. Perhaps most importantly, the treaty is the first time the two empires have negotiated together as equals. Diplomatic relations are also secured with the Austro-Hungarian Empire by the Treaty of Guangzhou. Trade is established, and the Europeans supply the Chinese with several thousand modern rifles as well as officers to help modernise the Chinese military.
[(+50 Europe, +25 Asia) Trade to China. (+50 Asia) Trade to A-H. +1 Army Level to China in 2 turns.]

Meanwhile, the Empire of Japan moves to assert its dominance over Korea by landing 25,000 troops at Pasan in the South of the peninsula. The surprise landings catch the Koreans by off-guard, and Japanese soldiers land unopposed, securing a strong beachhead for a further 75,000 to land. Korean regiments in the region are easily dispatched, and the Japanese army advances towards Seoul. Following the successful landing at Pasan, the Japanese attempted to replicate their earlier landing at Wonson. However, word had spread and this time the Koreans had warning. Hastily created defences blocked the Japanese landings, and a squadron of Korean ships harassed the Japanese navy. Eventually, the superior quality and numbers of the Japanese allowed them to destroy the Korean naval presence, allowing their own ships to bombard the Koreans defending on land, forcing them to retreat.

Anti-Japanese sentiment, already high following the assassination of Empress Myeongseong, explodes across Korea. Calling themselves the Righteous Army, thousands flock to Seoul to defend their capital.
[-10,000 regulars from Korea. +15,000 conscripts to Korea. Korean navy destroyed. -10,000 regulars from Japan. -5 small ships from Japan.]

Efforts to convert several small ships mostly fail, with only one ship being successfully modified. More successful is the creation of a nationwide series of canals, promoting domestic trade and providing secure transport of goods between major cities.
[-1 Small ship from Japan. +1 large ship to Japan. +1 infrastructure to Japan. -1,500 Gold from Japan.]

 
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The British government condemns the Italians actions in Africa and will consider all options as we prepare an official response.
 
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Empire of the Great Qing

Her Imperial Majesty the Empress Dowager repeats her previous concerns regarding the ‘The Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists’. While their motivations are noble, the strengthening of the Empire must be through diplomacy and steady reform, not rash aggression. The services of such societies against banditry can be better channelled through the new Imperial Guard regiments, and all potential recruits are welcome.

The Empress Dowager also wishes to know what the Japanese hope to gain from their invasion of the Korean Empire.

Finally, the Imperial Court expresses the utmost pleasure at the success of the recent military reforms.
 
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To Sweden:

The Russian Empire is OUTRAGED by the actions of the Kingdom of Sweden to finance and supply rebels in our Empire! We demand an explanation for this! The Russian Empire had done nothing to provoke such action, but hear me when we say that we shall not remain passive. In the past months Russia has only be working for peace, building rail roads, helping farmers, developing industries in foreign land, educating our people. On the other hand Sweden has only been buying weapons for what it seems a war with Russia, being said nation, the target of Sweden covert actions.


To Ottoman Empire:

We would like, to know, why is development of heavy fortification along our border, our reports indicate:

Elaborate trenches, machine gun encampments, fortified walls, and some modern forts

Russia has done nothing, to provoke this, so we ask it's disbandment, as to keep good relations, or, we will be forced to react accordingly. We want peace with the Ottomans, if, the Ottomans felt threatened by the Treaty of Belgrade, we apologize, such treaty is by no means a way to attack the Ottoman Empire.
Yes we had a story of wars together, but we want to change that. All we are saying, is give peace a chance. If not sooner or later, a spark will set on fire the barrel of gunpowder.
 
Austro-Hungarian Empire

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Indivisibiliter ac Inseparabiliter

First of all, I would like to condemn the Italian actions in the nation of Abyssinia, which were clearly inhumane, as there were innocent women and children in the villages that Italy massacred. As such, I request that the Kingdom of Italy stop this nonsensical war, which in the long run will kill even more innocent people.

Secondly, I would like to say that I am intrigued by the German-made one-man operated machine gun, I am still not sure how successful this weapon can be, as it hasn't been tested properly in a war with a major power.

Thirdly, I would like to say that I am becoming wary of the increasing Russian influence in the Balkan region; the Serbian Kingdom has now become a loyal puppet to the Tsarist regime and Nicholas II, the Tsar of Russia. I would also like to know why the Kingdom of Sweden supported separatists in the Russian Empire. Such skulduggery does not befit a European nation.

Lastly, I would like to say that I am yet to understand why the Ottoman Empire did not formally ratify our treaty; thusly I am awaiting a response from Sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

His Imperial and Royal Apostolic Majesty,
Francis Joseph I, by the grace of God Emperor of Austria
 
Serbia would like to state that we are not a puppet of the Russian Empire. We have simply signed a defensive alliance with each other. If an alliance makes a country another's puppet, then surely that does imply quite a lot in international relations between many high-ranking powers, does it not?
 
Why is development of heavy fortification along our border, our reports indicate:

Russia has done nothing, to provoke this, so we ask it's disbandment, as to keep good relations, or, we will be forced to react accordingly. We want peace with the Ottomans, if, the Ottomans felt threatened by the Treaty of Belgrade, we apologize, such treaty is by no means a way to attack the Ottoman Empire.
Yes we had a story of wars together, but we want to change that. All we are saying, is give peace a chance. If not sooner or later, a spark will set on fire the barrel of gunpowder.

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Why have we built fortifications along our border? We have built them in order to protect our land and to act as a deterrent. It is only 13 years ago that your troops invaded. And since when have we had "good relations"?

We do not feel threatened by the Treaty of Belgrade, we feel threatened by you and your nation. Even now you threaten us if we don't disband our forts. Furthermore, how are we not giving peace a chance? We have taken no aggressive action and only wish to try to protect our lands and people.

We will not disband our forts! They are designed to protect our people and only pose a threat to your nation if you attack them. Is that why you want them disbanded? So you can easily invade our nation again?

In other more positive news, we are pleased to see the rapid expansion of industry. This will surely benefit our nation in the long run.

Finally, we invite the nations of Bulgaria, Serbia and Greece to attend a conference in Istanbul. Ottoman diplomats shall soon arrive in each of your nations and reveal the details and aims of the conference.


OOC: Sorry suir. I asked for my treaty order with Oman to be changed to the treaty with you. We can sign it this turn if you want.
 
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The United States of America


The United States of America is pleased to pay host to the 1904 Olympic Games! May these, the Third International Olympiad represent the finest that humanity has to offer and lead to increased co-operation among the nations of the world in light of the athletic achievements of their athletes.

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The 6000 hp Westinghouse Induction Motor that drove the rail mill at U.S. Steel in Gary, Indiana.

May the rapid growth of the economy signal a period of increased prosperity for every person in our great nation! Furthermore, may this signal a marked departure from the crises of the 1890s. Furthermore, the President would also like to encourage the Congress to make funds available for the construction of a broad national infrastructure, one that will facilitate the increased flow of commerce around the nation.


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The U.S. flag is proudly displayed flying above the gubernatorial mansion in Havana, the capital of the newest state in the Union, Cuba.

The United States of America is pleased that Republic of Cuba has acceded to the Union. May Cuba prosper as the 46th state of the Union. Furthermore, may the funds dispersed allow for the construction of new and modern infrastructure, and bring to Cuba the prosperity that is so endemic in our great nation!

The situation in the Philippines is beginning to stabilize, as both US Army units and the Philippine Constabulary are beginning to push back the rebels, and bring enlightened democracy to these benighted peoples. The actions of some American Infantrymen and their cruel actions against the Filipinos is regrettable and was carried out in contradiction to their orders. The War Department will begin a full inquest to determine who is to blame for these reprehensible actions and will seek to court martial those responsible.

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The American Search for possible canal routes across the isthmus.

The United States of America are disappointed in the response of the Colombian Government. And in response issues this statement from Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, and supported by President William McKinley:

The interest of international commerce generally and the interest of this country generally demands that the canal should be begun with no needless delay. The refusal of Colombia to respond properly to our sincere and earnest efforts to come to an agreement, or to pay heed to the many concessions we have made, renders in my judgment necessary that the United States should take immediate action on one or two lines: either we should drop the Panama Canal project and immediately begin work on the Nicaraguan canal, or else we should purchase all the rights of the French Company, and, without any further parley with Colombia, enter upon the completion of the canal!
 
The new submarine program is in no way intended to replace the surface fleet of the British Empire. The improved army is also a measure only designed to resolve the problems in South Africa and to safeguard the empire. This is also not a change from current and past policy.
 
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The United States of America

The military actions of the Empire of Japan against the Empire of Korea are reprehensible and run counter to the free and sovereign status of the Korean Empire. A nation, which is guaranteed against aggression by the United States-Korea Treaty of 1882. As bound by this treaty, the United States requests that the Empire of Japan immediately ceases its hostile actions and come to the negotiation table.

(OOC: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States–Korea_Treaty_of_1882 or http://books.google.com/books?id=9OdAAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA29#v=onepage&q&f=false
Also I would have been fine if that had happened diplomatically, I just can't abide by the current situation)

The United States also objects in the deplorable actions of the Kingdom of Italy against the Empire of Ethiopia, and its blatant disregard for human life.

The actions of the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway to destabilize their neighbor are shocking and ill-conducive to peaceful relations.

The United States of America would also like to encourage the Empire of China to continue its actions in suppressing the Society of the Harmonious Fist and halt the attacks on Christians in their nation.

The United States of America is pleased to be able to sign trade agreements with the French Third Republic and the German Empire.
 
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The Argentine Republic​

Although the initial reports seemed to indicate otherwise, the United States has absorbed the island of Cuba. If this is truly the expression of the free will of the Cuban people, then all we can do is wish them well in their new endeavor.

Regarding the construction of the canal crossing Central America, we hope that, if said canal is to be built across the panama isthmus, that both the Colombian Republic and the United States come to a reasonable agreement. Such feat of engineering surely improve the general flow of goods across the globe, boosting any nation's economy.

Finally, we are appalled by the actions taken by Italian troopers against Ethiopian unarmed civilians. We consider ourselves to be friends of the Kingdom of Italy and in that spirit we state to them that such actions are improper of any civilized nation, hoping that they will be able to remove this mark from their national honor.
 
UK-US treaty of friendship

Both nations recognizing the need for peaceful relations they reaffirm their stated goal of resolving any disputes peacefully.

Both nations will lower their tariffs to 20% to foster increased trade

Both nations also reaffirm their desire to see an Open Door Policy stay with regards to China

Affirming their commitments to a stable and balanced world the USA and the UK sign a limited defensive alliance.

[] - The Lord Salisbury, Prime Minister of Her Majesty's Government, acting on behalf of Her Imperial Majesty The Queen-Empress Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India
[X] - President William McKinley of the United States of America
 
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The Japanese Empire has taken invaded the Korean Peninsula with the intent of establishing a protectorate over the Korean people, as the current government ruling Korea has proven itself incapable of maintaining order. The Japanese People living in Korea are under threat of the constant unrest, as can be seen in the Imo Incident, the Gaspin Coup, the Donghak Revolution, and the ongoing protests for democracy ongoing throughout the country. Without our intervention, the Japanese Empire is afraid that both its commercial interests and its citizens living overseas cannot be adequately protected by the Korean Government, and thus we take it upon ourselves to guard our interests in Korea. Once said protectorate is established, we will take appropriate measures to rebuild the infrastructure of the Korean Peninsula and improve the quality of life of ts citizens. We urge the Korean people to see what is best for them, and for them to lay down their arms.
 
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From Sweden:

Your Imperial Majesty,

I apologise for the outcome of my nations actions. We have only good intent towards the Russian Empire and her people, and what you have heard is simply the inflation of rumours in an attempt by the international press to create conflict between us.

It is true, that the Governments of Sweden and Norway sought to set up connections with Finland, but we certainly did not mean to import weapons, nor to circumvent normal trade practices. We meant to set up local trade links, with a region which has an economy much like ours, and by doing so help both our economy, the Finnish economy and by extension, your own.

We never intended to smuggle in arms, and this is certainly a malicious lie created by the press, after it was fed to them by an opposition supporter within the civil service.

I have no ill wishes to any nation, as long as it does not interfere with the Scandinavian people, and the only reason for our rearmament is to reaffirm our position on the world stage, as well as boosting our economy. I wish to be friends with Russia, and I can understand your suspicions, after our history, both recent and more distant, but we have no ill wishes against the Russian Empire, of this I can assure you.

His Royal Majesty King Oscar II of Sweden and Norway, Protector of the Scandinavian Peoples, Knight of the Garter, Knight of the Golden Fleece

The Czar Nicholas II, Czar of All Russia, accepts the apologize from the Kingdom of Sweden, BUT, we shall not tolerate any other "attempt" from Sweden to contact a province of the Russian Empire. Finland, was, is, and shall be a part of the Russian Empire. Any other attempt to do so behind our backs, without even contacting the Russian embassy, as is to be done, will provoke a conflict that shall set on fire Europe.

Sweden knows what Russia is capable of, and know the might Russia by first hand. So do not, try, to trade with Finland.

Understand that for months to come we shall see you with suspicious eyes. In the same way Sweden would look at us, if we tried to "trade with Norway" even though is part of Sweden.

Finally, we shall ask now, that Sweden stops with this madness of military build-up. By now you have an army and navy big enough to defend yourself, anything bigger, Russia shall see it as a provocation to start a military race in the North.

That is all, let's peace continue.
 
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Empire of Korea

The Gwangmu Emperor wishes to counter the words of the vile Japanese! Firstly, the Gaspin Coup was instigated by Japanese agents; the hypocrisy in using it as an example of civil unrest to justify invasion is beyond absurd. Secondly, the each of these incidents happened well before the declaration of the Empire of Korea. Since the proclamation of the new, independent state, the peninsula has launched into new levels of social and technological advance.

I appeal, not only to the Americans who have expressed a desire to defend our sovereignty, nor only the Russians who have done so much to support the development of the Empire, but to all civilised nations.

People of Korea! The Japanese are no longer content with assassinating our monarchs and meddling behind the scenes. Today they declared their base desire - to turn our land into a vassal state, so soon after we have established our independence! Rise up, and fight the invaders!