Art of the Possible

[JohannaK]

I wait on a PM response to write my orders... *coughcoughEQcoughcough*

 

[christos200]

Me too.

 

[EQandcivfanatic]

Since I've been ignoring everything for a week, there's a lot for me to catch up on. I'll be trying to get PM responses to everyone today and tomorrow.

 

[thomas.berubeg]

So, Eq, can I now send you that trade deal?

 

[DuneBear]

Brotherhood all the way. Damn orders are due tomorrow

 

[Nuka-sama]

Can we get an extension? You weren't the only one playing this weekend

 

[EQandcivfanatic]

The due date for orders has been changed. Too much stuff to go over.

To: United States of America
From: Haiti

We wish to have no quarrel with your nation, only that our brothers in Santo Domingo be given a chance to determine their own future. We were under the impression that the United States believes in democracy and liberty, and hope that they will extend the franchise to the people of our island, and give them a choice on what the future should hold.

To: Brazil
From: Murilla

We thank the Brazilian government for its support in these dark days and times. We similarly accept your proposal for a defensive agreement to forestall any aggression in South America. We suggest that the agreement be revisited in ten years time.

To: Brazil
From: Argentina

We agree wholeheartedly to a defensive pact between our nations to thwart any imperialist aggressors.


Argentina signs the agreement with Japan.


EDIT: All PMs have been responded to, and if I have missed any questions or diplomacy, let me know.

 

[Traveller76]

From the United States of America’s Secretary of State, John Hay
To the States of the Pacific

John Hay, Secretary of State​

The USA will once again be launching a trade mission internationally this year and seeks to develop new trade relations between the private business communities of the USA and of the states of the Pacific.

We seek permission from the governments of Russia, Siam, Vietnam, Japan, and the local governors of Spain, Britain, and France in the Pacific to host myself and a team of businessmen and investors. At this time, due to the chaos and violence in China, we will not be visiting that region at this time. Other nations seeking to host the trade mission are more than welcome to make us aware of their interests and we will arrange to visit those states also.

Our goal is to establish new business links between Pacific Asian communities and the investors and businessmen in USA as was done in the Americas last year. US business expertise, capital, and technological know-how may be able to assist interested parties in accelerating local economic development and industrial development and bring wealth to all nations involved.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We in the Kingdom of Siam welcome this trade mission to our country. We wish to discuss future plans for industrialization and the construction of railroads in the Kingdom with American business interests.

 

[Immaculate]

We in the Kingdom of Siam welcome this trade mission to our country. We wish to discuss future plans for industrialization and the construction of railroads in the Kingdom with American business interests.

From the offices of John D. Rockefeller,
Rockefeller Energy and Support,
To the Crown of Siam,

We look forward to speaking with his majesty in regards to co-development of Siamese resources and transport infrastructure.

From the offices of JP Morgan,
JP Morgan General Union,
To the Crown of Siam,

We similarly are looking forward to productive discussion with his majesty in regards to opportunities in his kingdom for co-development.

 

[Nuka-sama]

France would note that Siam has long standing partnerships with both France and the United Kingdom, and that the intrusion of American interests is unneeded and unwanted, and will be dealt with appropriately. We hope that we can continue to do business with the current Siamese government as we have done in the past.

 

[Traveller76]

To the International Community
From His Majesty King Rama VII Chakri

We, the Kingdom of Siam and the people of Siam have cherished our independence in world affairs. We contacted the United States regarding the possible construction of a railroad in our Kingdom and the possibility of better trade relations and nothing more. We have not offered and have not accepted any military agreements from any country in order to preserve our neutrality. We were asked to decline such development by the French Empire and despite our explanation of our desires were threatened by the French that they would install a more friendly government suitable to their interests.

This cannot be allowed. We may not be as powerful as some countries but we shall fight any attempt to occupy our country. We are independent and independent we shall remain. Now, we do not wish harm to come to any French nationals or the businesses they own. We respect the rule of law and peace in our Kingdom and any national shall be treated as a guest, if they wish to leave they may do so. We will ask any representatives of the French government to report to their embassy as they will have their visa suspended for the duration.

We ask the international community for their support against this aggression. You may think that Siam is far away from your own concerns but remember that once the hunter has killed one animal he will continue to hunt for more.

Long live the Kingdom of Siam!

 

[Ahigin]

Please, not another "Korean crisis" in Siam...

Pop corn! Pop corn for everyone!

 

[Immaculate]

To the International Community
From His Majesty King Rama VII Chakri

We, the Kingdom of Siam and the people of Siam have cherished our independence in world affairs. We contacted the United States regarding the possible construction of a railroad in our Kingdom and the possibility of better trade relations and nothing more. We have not offered and have not accepted any military agreements from any country in order to preserve our neutrality. We were asked to decline such development by the French Empire and despite our explanation of our desires were threatened by the French that they would install a more friendly government suitable to their interests.

This cannot be allowed. We may not be as powerful as some countries but we shall fight any attempt to occupy our country. We are independent and independent we shall remain. Now, we do not wish harm to come to any French nationals or the businesses they own. We respect the rule of law and peace in our Kingdom and any national shall be treated as a guest, if they wish to leave they may do so. We will ask any representatives of the French government to report to their embassy as they will have their visa suspended for the duration.

We ask the international community for their support against this aggression. You may think that Siam is far away from your own concerns but remember that once the hunter has killed one animal he will continue to hunt for more.

Long live the Kingdom of Siam!

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Immediate response from the USA
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Theodore Roosevelt, upon hearing of the events described by the King of Siam is said to have quoted the famous words of Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States of America,
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"One man with courage makes a majority."​

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President Roosevelt will speak with US business interests, his cabinet and members of the international community before proceeding further.

 

[Immaculate]

From Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America,
To the People of the United States of America,

“I have been asked what my response to the violence in China will be and I have thought for long what the right response should be from the United States.

“Ultimately, we had business interests in China and these interests should not be abandoned lightly. Did we not intercede in China less than 5 years ago against rebels seeking to destroy the influence and values of United States of America, Confederate States of America, Britain, France, Russia, and Japan in China? Did we fight and shed blood for nothing?

“No, we cannot abandon our interests in China.

“There is also the issue of opportunity. The administrations of Fujian and Guangdong have reached out to the USA, seeking cooperation in trade and development. Ignoring them would leave these administrations at the mercy of bloody-minded warlords with no love of the USA or the western ideals we represent. Trade and cooperation with Fujian, Guangdong, and possibly others is not only an opportunity for economic prosperity for US business and development of these Chinese administrations, it is an opportunity to provide a model for the development of their laws, government, values, and even their culture.

“We stand for individualism, progress, social mobility, competition, a competitive market, and courage. If we leave the Chinese to the worst of the Chinese warlords and strongmen, we deny them the opportunity to embrace these values and we ignore our own dedication to these same values.

“No, as much as the USA cannot and will not be embroiled in the military affairs of Chinese, we cannot ignore our own business investments in the region, the opportunity to share our values with the east, nor the responsibility we hold to our selves.

“And while my decision was not an easy one, the USA will be continuing our trade with Fujian and Guangdong and committing to their development, all the while committing to non-involvement in the internal military struggles of the Chinese people.”

To Fujian

The US- Fujian Treaty of Quanzhou, 1900

Signatories
The United States of America
The Governorate of Fujian

Summary
Protect existing and develop new trade and investment ties between US business and the government and people of the jurisdiction of Fujian.

Support the civilian administration in Fujian and assist in its adoption of values and ideals compatible with those of the west.

Agreements
The government of the USA shall encourage its private sector to invest in the development of business opportunities in Fujian jurisdiction and shall place no financial or legal impediments in the way thereof.

The government of the USA shall abolish all tariffs on materials made in the USA by USA-owned companies being exported to Fujian. The USA shall in no way limit the export or sale of machinery or industrial tools to Fujian that might be used by that nation to develop its industrial sector.

The government of the USA shall provide its expertise to the Fujian administration, should it wish it, in writing a western-style legal criminal, property, and tax law document.

The governorate of Fujian shall abolish all import tariffs on finished USA-manufactured industrial goods.

The governorate of Fujian shall abolish all tariffs on domestic resources and goods exported to the USA.

The governorate of Fujian shall allow US owned or controlled businesses to operate in their jurisdiction without taxation.

The governorate of Fujian commits to not provide a third party with trade tariffs or agreements superior to those provided to the United States of America. In any case where a development contract is offered and a right of first refusal is provided, the USA and its private institutions shall be provided equal opportunity to refusal as any additional third party.

This treaty shall expire January 1st, 1909. Either party may withdraw from the treaty before that time provided they give an 18-month warning that this is their intention.

Signed Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America

To Guangdong

The US- Guangdong Treaty of Yunfu, 1900

Signatories
The United States of America
The Governorate of Guangdong

Summary
Protect existing and develop new trade and investment ties between US business and the government and people of the jurisdiction of Guangdong.

Support the civilian administration in Guangdong and assist in its adoption of values and ideals compatible with those of the west.

Agreements
The government of the USA shall encourage its private sector to invest in the development of business opportunities in Guangdong jurisdiction and shall place no financial or legal impediments in the way thereof.

The government of the USA shall abolish all tariffs on materials made in the USA by USA-owned companies being exported to Guangdong. The USA shall in no way limit the export or sale of machinery or industrial tools to Guangdong that might be used by that nation to develop its industrial sector.

The government of the USA shall provide its expertise to the Guangdong administration, should it wish it, in writing a western-style legal criminal, property, and tax law document.

The governorate of Guangdong shall abolish all import tariffs on finished USA-manufactured industrial goods.

The governorate of Guangdong shall abolish all tariffs on domestic resources and goods exported to the USA.

The governorate of Guangdong shall allow US owned or controlled businesses to operate in their jurisdiction without taxation.

The governorate of Guangdong commits to not provide a third party with trade tariffs or agreements superior to those provided to the United States of America. In any case where a development contract is offered and a right of first refusal is provided, the USA and its private institutions shall be provided equal opportunity to refusal as any additional third party.

This treaty shall expire January 1st, 1909. Either party may withdraw from the treaty before that time provided they give an 18-month warning that this is their intention.

Signed Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States of America

 

[JohannaK]

Fujianese-American Treaty of Friendship​

Signatories
The United States of America
The Governorate of Fujian

Summary
Protect existing and develop new trade and investment ties between US business and the government and people of the jurisdiction of Fujian.

Support the civilian administration in Fujian and assist in its adoption of values and ideals compatible with those of the west.

Agreements
The government of the USA shall encourage its private sector to invest in the development of business opportunities in Fujian jurisdiction and shall place no financial or legal impediments in the way thereof.

The government of the USA shall abolish all tariffs on materials made in the USA by USA-owned companies being exported to Fujian. The USA shall in no way limit the export or sale of machinery or industrial tools to Fujian that might be used by that nation to develop its industrial sector.

The government of the USA shall provide its expertise to the Fujianese civil administration, should it wish it, in writing a western-style legal criminal, property, and tax law document.

The administration of Fujian shall abolish all import tariffs on finished USA-manufactured industrial goods.

The administration of Fujian shall abolish all tariffs on domestic resources and goods exported to the USA.

The administration of Fujian shall allow US owned or controlled businesses to operate in their jurisdiction without taxation.

The administration of Fujian commits to not provide a third party with trade tariffs or agreements superior to those provided to the United States of America. In any case where a development contract is offered and a right of first refusal is provided, the USA and its private institutions shall be provided equal opportunity to refusal as any additional third party.

This treaty shall expire January 1st, 1909. Either party may withdraw from the treaty before that time provided they give an 18-month warning that this is their intention.

Signed,
General Zhang Zuolin
Military Governor of Fujian

 

[Shadowbound]

After extensive negotiation among responsible powers in East Asia, a comprehensive treaty covering the ongoing conflict in China has been drafted. The four powers of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, The French Empire, The Empire of All the Russias, and the Empire of Japan present the Treaty of Tokyo to the international community.

Treaty of Tokyo

The Four Powers of the United Kingdom of Great Britain, the French Empire, the Empire of All The Russias, and the Empire of Japan are in agreement on the following points.

1. The signatories agree to recognize and respect the borders of the Chinese Empire as of January 1, 1900. They reject any territorial ambitions on these territories and will act against any non-signatory non-Chinese actor who seeks to redraw them through military or diplomatic action. They agree that the current Qing government in Beijing is no longer an effective government for the entirety of China. They agree that the lack of an effective recognized government for China does not mean that China’s borders no longer exist.
2. The signatories agree to consult and act in accord with each other in recognizing a new legitimate government of China, if one emerges. They also agree to do the same in regards to recognizing newly independent states that seek separation from China.
3. The signatories agree on the importance of withholding military assistance and aid from factions within the Chinese Empire that are not internationally recognized as the legitimate government. This includes, but is not limited to, the sale of small arms, artillery, explosives (including industrial dynamite), ammunition, armed vehicles (including, but not limited to armored trains, gunboats of various sizes, chemical weapons, and lighter than air aircraft.) It also includes, but is not limited to, providing services such as providing military and naval advisers, sharing doctrines, and training land divisions. They agree to act jointly against any non-signatory that is in violation of this article.
4. The signatories agree to respect and uphold reasonable access for commerce and trade throughout the Chinese Empire. They agree to act jointly against any treaties or actions that would establish unreasonable or unfair trade practices within China.
5. The signatories agree on the mutual right to intervene in China, diplomatically or militarily, in order to protect their nationals and ensure their protection during any ongoing conflict or anarchy. They agree to respect the principles of Articles 1, 2, 3, and 4 in doing so, by not structuring their intervention to cause unnecessary aid or support to any internal actors, or to establish a standing zone of occupation outside the international cities. They agree to provide reasonable consultation to the other signatories in any actions taken.
6. The signatories agree to the establishment of an international administration in the cities of Shanghai and Qingdao, consisting of four Resident-Generals, one from each of the signatories. Revenues collected from these territories will be held in proxy, either for use by the international administration or to be handed over to a recognized Chinese government. The burden of defence will be shared between the signatories. In the event of a 2-2 dispute between the four Resident-Generals, the tie-breaking vote will rest with the British Residency.

signed Prime Minister Itō Hirobumi

To the United States, Fujian Government, Guangdong Government
From the Empire of Japan

We find that the Treaties of Yunfu and Quanzhou contradict key articles of the Treaty of Tokyo. We recommend that they not be signed.

 

[Nuka-sama]

Treaty of Tokyo

Signed

Foreign Minister Philip de Verun, Comte de Rochambeau

His Most Imperial Majesty, Napoleon Bonaparte the Fourth

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To The United States of America, Fuijan government, Guangdong government
From France

The treaties of Yunfu and Quanzhou directly contradict with the Treaty of Tokyo, and with Japan, recommend that they not be signed.

 

[christos200]

The US- Guangdong Treaty of Yunfu, 1900

Signatories
The United States of America
The Governorate of Guangdong

Summary
Protect existing and develop new trade and investment ties between US business and the government and people of the jurisdiction of Guangdong.

Support the civilian administration in Guangdong and assist in its adoption of values and ideals compatible with those of the west.

Agreements
The government of the USA shall encourage its private sector to invest in the development of business opportunities in Guangdong jurisdiction and shall place no financial or legal impediments in the way thereof.

The government of the USA shall abolish all tariffs on materials made in the USA by USA-owned companies being exported to Guangdong. The USA shall in no way limit the export or sale of machinery or industrial tools to Guangdong that might be used by that nation to develop its industrial sector.

The government of the USA shall provide its expertise to the Guangdong administration, should it wish it, in writing a western-style legal criminal, property, and tax law document.

The governorate of Guangdong shall abolish all import tariffs on finished USA-manufactured industrial goods.

The governorate of Guangdong shall abolish all tariffs on domestic resources and goods exported to the USA.

The governorate of Guangdong shall allow US owned or controlled businesses to operate in their jurisdiction without taxation.

The governorate of Guangdong commits to not provide a third party with trade tariffs or agreements superior to those provided to the United States of America. In any case where a development contract is offered and a right of first refusal is provided, the USA and its private institutions shall be provided equal opportunity to refusal as any additional third party.

This treaty shall expire January 1st, 1909. Either party may withdraw from the treaty before that time provided they give an 18-month warning that this is their intention.

Signed, Shung Foreign Ministry

 

[JohannaK]

The administration of Fujian would like to reassure the powers that be that it is merely with the intention of developing a civilian industry that this treaty was concocted. We would be most glad if France, Japan and Great Britain had an interest in investing in China.

 

[Immaculate]

To the United States, Fujian Government, Guangdong Government
From the Empire of Japan

We find that the Treaties of Yunfu and Quanzhou contradict key articles of the Treaty of Tokyo. We recommend that they not be signed.

From the USA to signatories of the Treaty of Tokyo

We became aware of your treaty's content only after we made our agreements. Your timing is suspicious to say the least.

In regards to the Japanese ambassador's assertion of 'contradiction' with their treaty, we disagree; there is nothing in our individual treaties that contract your treaty of tokyo. We have offered no military support to the Chinese administrations, have not signed any bilateral trade agreements with them that cannot also sign with others and otherwise share the concerns and values expressed by the Treaty of Tokyo.

Also, we were not consulted in the drafting of the Treaty of Tokyo, are not a signatory, and are otherwise not bound by its limitations.

The USA will not withdraw the treaties with Fujian or Guangdong. This is not meant as an insult against the people or governments of Japan, France, Britain, or Russia; it is meant to support legitimate US business interests, interests, we would mention, that we have all bled in support for in the very recent past.