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I wish to thank Supreme-General DeWitt for my promotion, I will make sure I will show the neccesary leadership for maintaining this position. I wish to note however, that I'm a bit puzzled by our navy. We still have HMS before our ships, which refers to the king. And some ships are still called King of Belgium, or Regent, or Royal. I believe we should rename them, removing the prefix HMS. May I suggest the name "Baksken Friet" for our current "King of Belgium"?

- Wilhelm de Leeuw, commander of the 5th Army Corps
 
Many pardons Commander de Leeuw but I think we should concern ourselves much more about other things than the names of our ships. You could however for all future ships change designation or the names themselves for sake of organization, eventually we will need to replace our ships anyways. Although this is completely my own humble opinion as Admiral of the fleet with the ships under my supervision.

~ Admiral John Dieric
 
I would like to thank Supreme-General De Witt for my promotion, I hope I have earned this assignment and I will do my Best to Drive the Fascists from Africa and Reclaim Java from Williams. I would request your plans for both campaigns, so that I can get my troops ready for such a campaign.

Dominique Luc-Picardie.
 
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Order of Battle, 1916

Issued to the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministries of Defence and the Colonies, the Unified Command Authority and all senior officers of the Armed Forces.​
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Dear Supreme General,

Please also send this to the President.

All of Belgium stands behind you for these coming trials. Godspeed.

Sincerely,

Amedee Dupointe

Acting Prime Minister​
 
DIPLOMATIC REPORT, 1917

ATTN: President Savarin, Prime Minister Duponte and his Cabinet, etc.​

It is a shame, but perhaps one that could not be avoided, that the Germans have chosen to spurn our advances in favor of the Russians. My chief concern is that a communist alliance of Germany and Russia, especially considering the anarchic state of France and Spain, may well be unstoppable on the continent. While the German socialists do not seem warlike in nature, the same cannot be said of their Russian "comrades." The Soviets have proved willing and able to attack free countries, as evidenced by their intervention in the Balkans and assisting the Greeks in reclaiming Constantinople. Therefore, we must prepare for the worst: a grand alliance against the states of communist Europe.

Our one saving grace is that Germany is not a de jure communist state, which may be our best hope in averting a war. Assuming the socialist Commune of France remains in power, as seems to be the case at present but cannot be guaranteed, a bloc of communism stretching from France to Russia would be too much for even the British to overcome. We must remind the Germans of our fighting together in the Great War and maintain good relations with them so we can drive a wedge between them and their potential French and Russian allies. Were war to break out, German neutrality would change the situation from hopeless to one where we could emerge victorious.

We will also attempt to gain military access from Portugal in order to provide territory from which to base a retaking of Africa. They should be amenable to such an arrangement if provided with the right compensation. An alliance with them also might help us mount a counterattack, but is not currently a priority; nevertheless, if they are open to it, we shall comply.

We shall furthermore maintain good relations with the Italians. As one of our few friends in Europe, Belgian-Italian relations must be kept in good condition. Perhaps some sort of joint football tournament could be organized to help cement the bond between us; frivolous though it seems, it worked for Britain.

Negotiations with Abel Williams are unlikely to get anywhere, but we shall send an envoy to speak with him to find out if he might be willing to go quietly. I very much doubt this will work, but we shall try. I shall therefore, pending his acceptance, nominate Robert Marie d'Ursel as Special Representative for Batavia. He will be tasked with securing meetings with Williams and ascertaining his terms, if any, for returning to the Belgian fold.

Finally, we will speak with the Netherlands regarding which, if any, of their East Indian territories they might be willing to sell to us. Not only will this help solidify our attempts to regain our presence in Batavia, we will have more access to rubber, which will help solve our unemployment issues.

Long live the Republic,

Pierre Savarin, M.o.F.A.
 
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A Message from His Majesty the King​
My Most Loyal Subjects,

I am quite pleased with the progress made in promoting civilisation and industry throughout the fair lands of Belgian Africa. Many of the émigrés who have arrived at our pleasant and bountiful shores have done so out of a pursuit of work and labour, of meat on the table and bread in the cupboard for their families. The ruinous economic policies of the Socio-Savarinist regime have been the source of many woes to the Belgian people and it is here in the loving arms of the Belgian National Front and their King that they may find relief. I can only pray that others follow their example.

In other news, I have had the grace of remaining informed of developments on the mainland and have grown concerned over the regime's overtures made to foreign governments. The new alliance between the illegitimate government and Italy has been a particular source of distress to me, considering our previous close relations with the Italian government; and neither have I been overjoyed with the rise of Communism across the European continent. Although such affairs may seem distant to us now, the time will come when I am reigning in Laeken and the Leader is ruling from the Broodhuis, and at that time the governments of our neighbours will be of paramount importance. I urge our Commissar of Foreign Affairs to apply himself with zest and alacrity to the problem of our international isolation. Standing alone, Belgium is strong, but standing with others against the Savarinist, she is stronger still.

Imparting to all of you my sincerest good wishes,

HM August-Marie Ier,
Dei gratia King of Belgium and Jerusalem
 
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Negotiations with Abel Williams are unlikely to get anywhere, but we shall send an envoy to speak with him to find out if he might be willing to go quietly. I very much doubt this will work, but we shall try. I shall therefore, pending his acceptance, nominate Robert Marie d'Ursel as Special Representative for Batavia. He will be tasked with securing meetings with Williams and ascertaining his terms, if any, for returning to the Belgian fold.
Pierre Savarin, M.o.F.A.
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"I, as the Head of the Ursel family, and Duke of Ursel, do kindly accept this position. Many of you are walloons, or French, or even perhaps Germans, but it takes a Flemming to really convince another. Perhaps I can return him to the Belgian fold with minimal demands or such, and anything I counter-offer will be approved by the Government, I will tell you that. Godspeed gentlemen, by the time I return, I hope to be remembered as a Hero."

-Robert Marie Léon D'Ursel, Duke of Ursel
 
Good luck, Monsieur D'Ursel.

The German governments choices over the last few years have been distressing. It is shameful to think they would ally with former enemies and abandon their stalwart friends just to increase their hegemony over the continent. Hopefully they can be brought to reason and shown that the French and Russian communist governments are using Germany so they can attack their smaller neighbors.

-Amedee Dupointe

((A French-German-Russian block is such a strange alliance))
 
Exodus Bill: Nay
Seizure of Property Act: Nay
[LDP]
 
((Voting is closed. Both acts have failed.))
 
I would like to request financial information from the Ministry of Finance, as well as relevant demographical information from the pertinent sub-department.

—Deputy Suive Opiniâtrement les Régles, National Minister of the Interior

((So . . . when are we voting on that amendment I proposed to rectify the noted oversight?))
 
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Name: His Eminence Désiré-Félicien-François-Joseph Mercier.

Position: Belgian Cardinal, Primate of Belgium, and Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels.

Born: 1851

Background: Born the fifth of seven children, Désiré became interested in theology at an early age. Ordain as a priest in 1874, and obtaining a licentiate in theology as well as a doctorate in philosophy in 1877. A Thominist in all right, Désiré taught Philosophy at Louvain University. He wrote many books about philosophy, psychology, and metaphysics. His work would not go unnoticed by Pope Pius X, who appointed Désiré as Primate of Belgium and Archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels in 1906. He was appointed as a cardinal in 1907. Désiré has shown much discontent for the abolition of the Belgian Monarchy, stating that God put King Francis on the Throne, and that the monarchies abolition was in violation of God's word. However Désiré has remained neutral in politics, as his job is too help guide Belgian Catholics and not be involved in their government.



((Im going to be an observer, putting my input now and then until I get experienced with the situation.))
 
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((I'd like to get an update in tomorrow, so if all necessary orders could be in by then I'd be most obliged.))
 
In order to better prepare our glorious nation for the final engagement with the enemy we shall be instituting new employment encouragements along the following lines:

In the state of Bas-Congo we shall commence a military encouragement campaign in order to get more people to join our armies to prepare to re-unify our nation. Once Bas Congo has a total population percentage of 5% as Soldiers we will move the encouragement campaign to the next state with the most European people.

In addition we will also do a parallel solider encouragement in the colony with the next highest number of Europeans until the state has 5% soldiers in it. Once this is done the encouragement will move to the next state with the highest number of Europeans and will continue until 10 European army brigades exist. After which we will start encouraging bureaucrats in the colony with the highest percentage of Belgian.

- Jules van de Velde
 
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I have seen the recent strengthening of troops across Belgium, and I have heard about fascists and militants wrangling control of Africa from the Belgian Government. The power of a monarch is given to him by God, and "King" August-Marie has not been given a throne by god, but by a group of violent and extreme rebels whose only purpose is to gain power and control. Francis I is the true King of Belgium if there is to be a king. His family has been ordained by God and ruled Belgium since its founding. This attempt though to put a king on the throne by force is completely condemned by the Catholic Church. Violence should never be used to achieve one's mean, especially if that mean is being made a monarch. I condemn the fascist's rebellion as nothing more then a violent attempt to grab power.

I advise to the members of this revolt to lay down your arms and embrace peace instead of violence before the Church and god condemns them to the eternal fire.

-His Eminence Cardinal Désiré-Félicien-François-Joseph Mercier
 
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I have seen the recent strengthening of troops across Belgium, and I have heard about fascists and militants wrangling control of Africa from the Belgian Government. The power of a monarch is given to him by God, and "King" August-Marie has not been given a throne by god, but by a group of violent and extreme rebels whose only purpose is to gain power and control. Francis I is the true King of Belgium if there is to be a king. His family has been ordained by God and ruled Belgium since its founding. This attempt though to put a king on the throne by force is completely condemned by the Catholic Church. Violence should never be used to achieve one's mean, especially if that mean is being made a monarch. I condemn the fascist's rebellion as nothing more then a violent attempt to grab power.

I advise to the members of this revolt to lay down your arms and embrace peace instead of violence before the Church and god condemns them to the eternal fire.

-His Eminence Cardinal Désiré-Félicien-François-Joseph Mercier
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Your Eminence,

We have recently learned of your statements regarding His Majesty August-Marie, and wish to make a reply. It should first be established that, although the immemorial doctrine of the Church teaches that the power to rule and the right of Kings descends from Heaven and the will of the Lord, the Belgian monarchy was established by parliamentary accord. Although of course, we may presume that Our Lord looked with favour upon the establishment of the House of Arenberg within Belgium we must ask Your Eminence to recount to us the reigns of the Arenberg kings. Repeatedly, they undermined the doctrines of the Church regarding social order. They opposed movements which would strengthen the role of the monarch. They allowed anti-Catholic ideologies to flourish, and in some cases openly supported and identified with them. And finally an Arenberg king supported socialists and republicans, two movements intrinsically opposed to the Catholic Church, against those who respected and supported the role of the Church and society. For his pains he was overthown and those whom he had given his support to removed the Church from society. We remind your grace of Romans 13:1-7,

Let every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.
Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.
For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.
Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.
Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.

The Arenberg kings have not been a terror to the evil, they have been a terror to the good. Francis had bore the sword in vain for in doing so his place was toppled. As God's minster, he was the place of God removed from all society. Pope Pius IX explicitly condemned as error the folly that the Church and State should be separated, or that the religious liberty which is so harmful to souls should be tolerated. The Holy Father, Benedict XV, wisely reminded us of the nature of socialism:

“It is not our intention here to repeat the arguments which clearly expose the errors of Socialism and of similar doctrines. Our predecessor, Leo XIII, most wisely did so in truly memorable Encyclicals; and you, Venerable Brethren, will take the greatest care that those grave precepts are never forgotten, but that whenever circumstances call for it, they should be clearly expounded and inculcated in Catholic associations and congresses, in sermons and in the Catholic press.” (Encyclical Ad Beatissimi Apostolorum, November 1, 1914, n. 13)

However far from embracing these precepts, Francis had instead embraced the idolatry of "the will of the people" and contrived towards the destruction of Catholic truth in Belgium. To claim that such a man and his kinsmen, whom have all demonstrated similar antipathy towards the teachings of the Church, still retain the approval of our Lord is naught but the blackest heresy. In August-Marie we find a monarch, whose rise has been no less legitimate than the act of parliament which enthroned the Arenbergs, who is a steadfast Christian man dedicated to the Church. To claim that he is an impostor, and to claim that Your Eminence has universally condemning authority, is nothing but a falsehood.

Asking the blessing of Your Eminence, I am, Yours respectfully in Christ,

The Most Reverend,
Ferdinand Terrien, S.M.A.,
Vicar Apostolic of the Benin Coast
 
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Your Eminence,

We have recently learned of your statements regarding His Majesty August-Marie, and wish to make a reply. It should first be established that, although the immemorial doctrine of the Church teaches that the power to rule and the right of Kings descends from Heaven and the will of the Lord, the Belgian monarchy was established by parliamentary accord. Although of course, we may presume that Our Lord looked with favour upon the establishment of the House of Arenberg within Belgium we must ask Your Eminence to recount to us the reigns of the Arenberg kings. Repeatedly, they undermined the doctrines of the Church regarding social order. They opposed movements which would strengthen the role of the monarch. They allowed anti-Catholic ideologies to flourish, and in some cases openly supported and identified with them. And finally an Arenberg king supported socialists and republicans, two movements intrinsically opposed to the Catholic Church, against those who respected and supported the role of the Church and society. For his pains he was overthown and those whom he had given his support to removed the Church from society. We remind your grace of Romans 13:1-7,

Let every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.
Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.
For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.
Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.
Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.

The Arenberg kings have not been a terror to the evil, they have been a terror to the good. Francis had bore the sword in vain for in doing so his place was toppled. As God's minster, he was the place of God removed from all society. Pope Pius IX explicitly condemned as error the folly that the Church and State should be separated, or that the religious liberty which is so harmful to souls should be tolerated. The Holy Father, Benedict XV, wisely reminded us of the nature of socialism:

“It is not our intention here to repeat the arguments which clearly expose the errors of Socialism and of similar doctrines. Our predecessor, Leo XIII, most wisely did so in truly memorable Encyclicals; and you, Venerable Brethren, will take the greatest care that those grave precepts are never forgotten, but that whenever circumstances call for it, they should be clearly expounded and inculcated in Catholic associations and congresses, in sermons and in the Catholic press.” (Encyclical Ad Beatissimi Apostolorum, November 1, 1914, n. 13)

However far from embracing these precepts, Francis had instead embraced the idolatry of "the will of the people" and contrived towards the destruction of Catholic truth in Belgium. To claim that such a man and his kinsmen, whom have all demonstrated similar antipathy towards the teachings of the Church, still retain the approval of our Lord is naught but the blackest heresy. In August-Marie we find a monarch, whose rise has been no less legitimate than the act of parliament which enthroned the Arenbergs, who is a steadfast Christian man dedicated to the Church. To claim that he is an impostor, and to claim that Your Eminence has universally condemning authority, is nothing but a falsehood.

Asking the blessing of Your Eminence, I am, Yours respectfully in Christ,

The Most Reverend,
Ferdinand Terrien, S.M.A.,
Vicar Apostolic of the Benin Coast
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The recent statement from the Vicar Apostolic of the Benin Coast can only be defined as worrisome.

In his letter Terrier has publicly supported the illegitimate Fascist government in Africa and its self-declared "King", thus legitimizing a dictatorship renowned for its brutal suppression of the natives' rights and terrorist activity against the legitimate government of Belgium. Such statement put the Catholic Church in an ambiguous position as it would imply that there are some within their Ecclesiastical hierarchy that openly support Fascism and the Colonial dictatorship.

I, and several other Socialists, believe that the Vatican owes to the Belgian Republic a clear and convincing explanation for such a despicable behaviour from its adherents. I ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to contact the Vatican and request a clarification for the recent events, together with the immediate removal ofFerdinand Terrien, Fascist sympathizer and enemy of African people, from his position.

- David Osoba
Socialist Deputy
 
viola said:
The recent statement from the Vicar Apostolic of the Benin Coast can only be defined as worrisome.

In his letter Terrier has publicly supported the illegitimate Fascist government in Africa and its self-declared "King", thus legitimizing a dictatorship renowned for its brutal suppression of the natives' rights and terrorist activity against the legitimate government of Belgium. Such statement put the Catholic Church in an ambiguous position as it would imply that there are some within their Ecclesiastical hierarchy that openly support Fascism and the Colonial dictatorship.

I, and several other Socialists, believe that the Vatican owes to the Belgian Republic a clear and convincing explanation for such a despicable behaviour from its adherents. I ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to contact the Vatican and request a clarification for the recent events, together with the immediate removal ofFerdinand Terrien, Fascist sympathizer and enemy of African people, from his position.

- David Osoba
Socialist Deputy
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Another heathen speaks. I would assume that ... the deputy looks wearily at the men-at-arms people like you would not understand the words of the Church.

You and your godless apostles from hell can speak against the church, but the One Church speaks to us all.

- Deputy
 
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Your Eminence,

We have recently learned of your statements regarding His Majesty August-Marie, and wish to make a reply. It should first be established that, although the immemorial doctrine of the Church teaches that the power to rule and the right of Kings descends from Heaven and the will of the Lord, the Belgian monarchy was established by parliamentary accord. Although of course, we may presume that Our Lord looked with favour upon the establishment of the House of Arenberg within Belgium we must ask Your Eminence to recount to us the reigns of the Arenberg kings. Repeatedly, they undermined the doctrines of the Church regarding social order. They opposed movements which would strengthen the role of the monarch. They allowed anti-Catholic ideologies to flourish, and in some cases openly supported and identified with them. And finally an Arenberg king supported socialists and republicans, two movements intrinsically opposed to the Catholic Church, against those who respected and supported the role of the Church and society. For his pains he was overthown and those whom he had given his support to removed the Church from society. We remind your grace of Romans 13:1-7,

Let every soul be subject to higher powers: for there is no power but from God: and those that are, are ordained of God.
Therefore he that resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God. And they that resist, purchase to themselves damnation.
For princes are not a terror to the good work, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? Do that which is good: and thou shalt have praise from the same.
For he is God's minister to thee, for good. But if thou do that which is evil, fear: for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is God's minister: an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doth evil.
Wherefore be subject of necessity, not only for wrath, but also for conscience' sake. For therefore also you pay tribute. For they are the ministers of God, serving unto this purpose.
Render therefore to all men their dues. Tribute, to whom tribute is due: custom, to whom custom: fear, to whom fear: honour, to whom honour.

The Arenberg kings have not been a terror to the evil, they have been a terror to the good. Francis had bore the sword in vain for in doing so his place was toppled. As God's minster, he was the place of God removed from all society. Pope Pius IX explicitly condemned as error the folly that the Church and State should be separated, or that the religious liberty which is so harmful to souls should be tolerated. The Holy Father, Benedict XV, wisely reminded us of the nature of socialism:

“It is not our intention here to repeat the arguments which clearly expose the errors of Socialism and of similar doctrines. Our predecessor, Leo XIII, most wisely did so in truly memorable Encyclicals; and you, Venerable Brethren, will take the greatest care that those grave precepts are never forgotten, but that whenever circumstances call for it, they should be clearly expounded and inculcated in Catholic associations and congresses, in sermons and in the Catholic press.” (Encyclical Ad Beatissimi Apostolorum, November 1, 1914, n. 13)

However far from embracing these precepts, Francis had instead embraced the idolatry of "the will of the people" and contrived towards the destruction of Catholic truth in Belgium. To claim that such a man and his kinsmen, whom have all demonstrated similar antipathy towards the teachings of the Church, still retain the approval of our Lord is naught but the blackest heresy. In August-Marie we find a monarch, whose rise has been no less legitimate than the act of parliament which enthroned the Arenbergs, who is a steadfast Christian man dedicated to the Church. To claim that he is an impostor, and to claim that Your Eminence has universally condemning authority, is nothing but a falsehood.

Asking the blessing of Your Eminence, I am, Yours respectfully in Christ,

The Most Reverend,
Ferdinand Terrien, S.M.A.,
Vicar Apostolic of the Benin Coast
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Reverend Terrien:

What do you think is a more heinous sin? A King, who although has disregarded his faith and the faith of his subjects, yet has humbled himself in stepping down from power at the consent of the people, or the man who wants to take a crown by using violence to achieve his own ends.

I remind you of Matthew 26:52-54.

Then said Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.

I also remind you of Isaiah 60:18.

Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.

As for Francis's dwindling faith, I remind you of Romans 14:1.

Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations.

I am not praising him, or condemning Francis I. I do condemn the violent methods August-Marie has used to put himself into a position of power, as well as the violent methods these fascists used to try to put him in power.

What shocks me though is that you support these violent actions. You support a man who uses violence to justify his means. The Church will not tolerate your sympathies for a violent King involved in a bloody revolution.

-Your Brother in Christ, Cardinal Désiré-Félicien-François-Joseph Mercier
 
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