A Clockwork Rainbow

jackelgull said:
Signed by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V
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Mehmed V would be 106 in 1950.

Also,

The Great and Glorious Empire of the Great Mughal, known to westerners as the Mughal Empire, is now enforcing a diplomatic name change. "Mughal Empire" is a western corruption of Mongol, which we are not. We are Timurids.

As such, the diplomatic staff at your embassies is requesting that every country address us by our own name, Hindustan, or Hind, with Timurid Empire also being an acceptable way to refer to our government. We will not respond to other forms of address.
 
Florida acknowledges the Mughal communiqué.
 
I most certainly did not. :p
 
OOC: Wow, you guys are all amazing diplomats.

From the Empire of New South Wales
To Hindustan
Your name change is noted. Is it safe to assume that your regime and foreign policies stay as they were before?
 
Bombay 1950

The room was dark and already filled with smoke when the politicians entered. The dark wood paneling and heavy curtains seems to absorb all the light leaving the only lamp a dim sun in the night sky. The man sitting behind the large mahogany desk did not care about this however. It was all planned to intimidate any visitor to see him no matter what class or position. Only family or members of his inner circle could walk in without fear past the guards and servants. The two men who walked in did not seem the proud, strong men who address crowds only a few days ago. Onee was an older man in his sixties with graying hair the the build of a laborer and skin like old leather. The second was younger, slim and tall, maybe in his thirties with small round spectacles, perhaps a clerk or a university professor, maybe a businessman. For Narayana Sharma it did not matter since they had come to him seeking favors.

"Gentlemen", said Narayana, "I apologize for the wait, please sit. Would you like some refreshment? Chai, pani or something stronger?" Already the older man pulled out a beedi and accepted a light from one of the guards, the younger man sat stiffly like he was waiting for the Headmaster to arrive. "No Comrade," said the older man, "we are both fine. My name is Sanjit Sashi Darzi and this is Comrade Nala Nibhanupudi. We represent the Socialist Congress Party."

"I already know who you are. Comrade Darzi is very active on the docks organizing the laborers and has the scars and arrest records to prove it. Comrade Nibhanupudi is an undergraduate at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute who had led students in several protests. So what does the SCP want with me. 'A parasite on the working class' I believe you called me."

Darzi was the first to recover. "We want to talk to you about the future. About India."

"India you say. Which India? East India, Hindustan, Sind, Bengal, Nagpur? Which one are you talking about?"

"The one with the economic and political resources to help unify this country and liberate the people from foreign occupation!", said Nala. "Nice speech Comrade Nala and that might work in Bengal. You have noticed however that this is not Bengal. So spare me the nationalist speeches. From what I read the party needs resources for the elections. You need money, people and most importantly, votes. Votes that I can get you. What do I gain from this?" Darzi spoke "A chance to come out of the shadows. The Angrezi may have been weakened and we may have independence but most of the wealth, and the political power are in the same hands that were running things a hundred years ago. There are a few native families and companies but they are too obsessed with power games and money to see the bigger picture. You Comrade Sharma are different. You rule but you rule fairly. You turn no one away. You have money and power but the Angrezi see you nothing but a criminal no matter what clothes you wear or where you live. Why be a passenger on the railroad when you can be the engineer?"

Narayana chuckled, "Wise words Comrade Darzi. I seek a better future for my family and everyone who asks me for protection. However, my price for helping you will be large, think about it before you agree. Take it to your Central Committee if you wish."

"I have a son...."
 
The Mexican Republic, in cooperation with our partners the Republic of Arkansas, the Republic of Louisiana, and the Republic of Grao-Para, wish to announce the formation of the American Organisation of Mutual Defence and Advantage.

Members of the Alliance are entitled to mutual military defense, aid, and support should it be requested and are eligible for developmental aid should it be required.

We also wish to extend membership to Oregon, and continue to extend membership to the United States and Colombia

Let the Unity of Technocracy ring out across the Americas!

Signed, General Cesar Alejandro Secada, President of the Mexican Republic
 
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Firstly, I apologise for my slowness in responding to things related to this game. Now, however, the semester is completely over, and I have a fair bit more free time, so this shouldn't be an issue any longer.

Secondly, about the deadline. I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed on the 30th (and will likely be incapacitated for a day or two afterwards) so my original plan was to have the deadline as the 23rd and finish the update in the intervening time. However, due to a change of plans I'm going to be traveling (and away from my computer, though I'll still have internet access and can answer people's questions). So with that in mind I'm probably going to have to, very reluctantly, delay the deadline until sometime in early January. I'm hesitant to give an exact date as I'm not sure exactly what's happening yet and I don't want to make a deadline that overlaps with holidays, but it will probably be within that first week of 2017.

Thirdly, and this applies for the rest of the game, if anyone ever needs to redo orders or send orders over multiple messages, I am fine with this; however, over CFC, please make sure they are in the same conversation, as this makes it loads more easier for me to organise them.

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American Organisation of Mutual Defence and Advantage:
-Signed, Elmer B. Morris, President of the Republic of Arkansas
-Signed, Donelson Jones, President of the Republic of Louisiana
-Signed, Colonel Antonio Almeida, Acting President of the Republic of Grao-Para

Illyria, Hungary and Finland announce the creation of the Ljubljana Group, and extend an invitation to all similarly-minded European states. Our goal is to provide a forum for peace, security, sovereignty, and prosperity for these non-aligned states, and to stand in opposition the current and rapidly increasing polarisation of the European continent. We remind the world that this polarisation is the very same path to war that this continent found ourselves scarcely fifteen years ago.

Gan and Xiang accept the Cantonese invitation of a conference.

To: Portugal
cc: "Latin Africa"
From: Cape Republic

The Cape Republic recognises the Portuguese Democratic People's Republic as the sole Portuguese government. The regime in Luanda is an illegitimate government illegally occupying territory that rightfully belongs to its African citizens.

To: Hindustan
From: Nepal

We humbly request for military assistance in helping to restore order in our country. If the rebels gain traction then it will mean a Bengali tendril into the heart of northern India.

To: Pashtunistan
From: Persia

The worsening security situation in your country is deeply troubling, especially to the integrity of our border, and if the situation continues unaddressed, Persia will intervene with force.

To: New South Wales
From: Nusantara

We'd like to inquire as to the possibility of an economic and trade deal; we wish to reduce trade barriers between our two countries and also allow for freer movement of people between our two countries.
 
From New South Wales

To Nusantara
We welcome your offer, but would like to remind you that we have to be relatively conservative in our trade deals, due to the influx of competitive imported goods from Japan, East India, and Canada, and labor from the latter two.

Therefore, here are the terms we suggest:
  • New South Wales removes custom tariffs on the following Indonesian goods: oil, gas, plywood, and rubber.
  • Indonesia removes tariffs on any New-South-Welsh manufactured goods (alternatively, keep the tariffs below 5%).
  • New South Wales expands the immigration quota for work visa applicants from Nusantara to 200,000 a year (a reasonable, yet conservative number, which will create a noticeable flow of labor between the countries, but will protect the positions of New-South-Welsh workforce).
  • New South Wales guarantees streamlined tourist and student visa applications for Nusantaran citizens.
Let us know if the terms meet your expectations.


From New South Wales
To the world
We are proud to declare of the establishment of the Dominion Commonwealth of Nations, a geopolitical and economic partnership between the countries still tied by cultural and historical bonds of once being loyal dominions of the Empire Where Sun Never Sets. As of today, the Dominion Commonwealth consists of three members: the Empire of New South Wales, the Kingdom of Canada, and the East-Indian Dominion. Future applications from other nations will be reviewed and processed on a case-by-case basis.
Perth Charter on the establishment of the Dominion Commonwealth:
o Declare economic, administrative, and cultural cooperation, as well as declare obligations of mutual defense and non-aggression against member countries;
o Over the course of the upcoming 3 years since joining the treaty, all newly joined countries are obligated to gradually lower tariffs for raw and manufactured goods produced in each of the countries from 25% to 10% (lowering them by 5% every year of the transitional 3-year period). That measure is taken in order to prevent heavy economic impact on homeland labor market and local enterprises, allowing all economies gradually adapt to competition with foreign importers. Such measures will protect the interests of workers, unions, and syndicates;
o Streamline passing of customs for individuals and cargos;
o Provide 50% discount on port and airport duties;
o Streamline issue of tourist, work, and student visas;
o Guarantee criminal extradition and establish dedicated international channels for collaborative criminal investigations;
o Organize cultural and academic exchange.
o Amendment I: colonies, dominions, and other territorial dependencies of both countries are allowed to not ratify any two of the above listed obligations, on their choice. That measure is taken in order to accommodate territories with local self-rule (such as New Zealand) and distant colonies (Madagascar).

Signed, Her Majesty, Queen Mary I Windsor
Signed, Prime-Minister of New South Wales Joseph Benedict "Ben" Chifley

Signed, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Windsor
Signed, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Canada, William Lyon Mackenzie King

Signed, Governor-General Madhu Troy Burrell representing Her Majesty Queen Mary I Windsor of Great Britain, New South Wales, and New Zealand
Signed, President Ramesha Vemulakonda
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Ahigin said:
Perth Charter on the establishment of the Dominion Commonwealth:
o Declare economic, administrative, and cultural cooperation, as well as declare obligations of mutual defense and non-aggression against member countries;
o Over the course of the upcoming 3 years since joining the treaty, all newly joined countries are obligated to gradually lower tariffs for raw and manufactured goods produced in each of the countries from 25% to 10% (lowering them by 5% every year of the transitional 3-year period). That measure is taken in order to prevent heavy economic impact on homeland labor market and local enterprises, allowing all economies gradually adapt to competition with foreign importers. Such measures will protect the interests of workers, unions, and syndicates;
o Streamline passing of customs for individuals and cargos;
o Provide 50% discount on port and airport duties;
o Streamline issue of tourist, work, and student visas;
o Guarantee criminal extradition and establish dedicated international channels for collaborative criminal investigations;
o Organize cultural and academic exchange.
o Amendment I: colonies, dominions, and other territorial dependencies of both countries are allowed to not ratify any two of the above listed obligations, on their choice. That measure is taken in order to accommodate territories with local self-rule (such as New Zealand) and distant colonies (Madagascar).

Signed, Her Majesty, Queen Mary I Windsor
Signed, Prime-Minister of New South Wales Joseph Benedict "Ben" Chifley

Signed, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II Windsor
Signed, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Canada, William Lyon Mackenzie King

Signed, Governor-General Madhu Troy Burrell representing Her Majesty Queen Mary I Windsor of Great Britain, New South Wales, and New Zealand
Signed, President Ramesha Vemulakonda
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The Government of Canada confirms its signing of the Perth Charter and its support for the Dominion Commonwealth.
 
From New South Wales
To the world
In the spirit of cooperation, we announce that the general terms outlined a year ago in the Japan-New South Wales Friendship Treaty have been expanded and specified.

- Darwin Accords on the Japan-New South Wales Friendship Treaty (specification of the original treaty of 1949):
  • Over the course of the upcoming 5 years, Japan and New South Wales gradually lower tariffs for raw and manufactured goods produced in each of the countries from 25% to 10% (lowering them by 3% every year of the transitional 5-year period). That measure is taken in order to prevent heavy economic impact on homeland labor market and local enterprises, allowing both economies gradually adapt to competition with foreign importers. Such measures will protect the interests of workers, unions, and syndicates;
  • Streamline passing of customs for individuals and cargos;
  • Provide 20% discount on port duties;
  • Streamline issue of tourist and student visas;
  • Guarantee criminal extradition;
  • Organize cultural and academic exchange.
  • Amendment: colonies, dominions, and other territorial dependencies of both countries are allowed to not ratify any three of the above listed obligations, on their choice. That measure is taken in order to accommodate territories with local self-rule and distant colonies.

Signed, Her Majesty, Queen Mary I Windsor of New South Wales and New Zealand
Signed, Prime-Minister Joseph Benedict "Ben" Chifley
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SouthernKing said:
Nusantara is willing to accept those terms, with a reduction in tariffs to 5% for now.
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That works for us. Consider it done.


On a separate note, the Royal Rugby League of New South Wales, New Zealand, and Oceanic Territories is proud to announce the establishment of the Rugby World Cup of National Teams. That decision is driven by the combination of two factors: the recovery of world economy from the consequences of the Great European War, and the gradual decline in popularity of soccer in Europe and across the globe.

So far, five National Rugby Federations have announced their desire to join the International Rugby Association: New South Wales, New Zealand, New Guinea, Madagascar, and Fiji. Special invitations have been also issued to the Royal Rugby Federation of the Kingdom of Canada, and the Indian Dominion Federation of Rugby. Other national teams are also welcome to join.

Due to a small number of national teams involved so far, no pick-up games are scheduled, and all applicant teams will be able to compete in the tournament. The game of the first World Cup are scheduled to take place in the first two weeks of June in Sidney, Central Coast, and Newcastle, all in New South Wales.
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Florida would like to join the IRA.
 
Greece too shall join the IRA.
 
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