JulNES1: C2C

[ZeletDude]

The German Leasing of Tsingtao
In June 1885 The German Foreign Minister Otto Von Bismarck went to China to discuss the possibility of Germany leasing a bay on The Shandong Peninsula in China, The Chief of the Kaiserliche Marine Leo von Caprivi discussed their plans for constructing a major Port City, Called Tsingtao. Caprivi stated that Tsingtao will be a model Port Colony it will include wide streets, solid houses, an advanced sewer system, a safe drinking supply of water, and will be a major Trading area for the German Empire in the Far East. The City of Tsingtao is beginning construction later this month, the German Colonial Ministry have announced major incentives for Germans moving into the City, including giving them Money and houses, to encourage German Migration to the city.

Spoiler :

The Proposed City of Tsingtao

The Ottoman-German Economic Agreement
While German-Ottoman relations have always been warm, they just a little bit warmer. The Ottoman-German Economic Pact will help increase goods travelling between Germany and the Ottoman Empire by lowering Tariffs and also includes a Mutual Defense pact between Our Great Nation and The Ottoman Empire.

 

[Karalysia]

From Persia
To the Emperor of the Ottomans, Lord of Tripoli, Tunis, Morocco and Algeirs, Holder of Mecca, and Protecter of Islam

Thing it is silly that our lord asks us to open our borders to him.

Wat?

Relations between Persia and the Ottoman Empire were largely hostile, they constantly warred particularly during the time of the Safavids, and the Ottomans usually won. When the Qajar dynasty took over they were in much less of a position to directly challenge the Ottomans yet they had one or two wars here and there, and while that situation had largely died down by 1885, the relations between Persia and the Ottomans was not exactly friendly. They tolerated each other at best, and on occasion the Qajar Shah would make pilgrimage to Iraq to the holy Shia cities at Karbala, Najaf, and one other place whose name I forget, the place where where the Last Imam is said to have gone into Occulation, and the Qajar Shah would pay for the upkeep of the Shia shrines in these cities.

However the idea of Persia being suberviant to the Ottoman Empire, or agreeing to let Ottomans wantonly stroll about their lands is not something that would have happened given both their religious differences, and their historical animosity.

 

[Lord of Elves]

From: The United Kingdom of Great Britain
To: The Ottoman Empire
You must forgive us if we are worried by your wanton seizure of power in the Middle-East. What is the meaning of this attempt to subordinate previous treaties, and reclaim former Ottoman territories?

 

[Luckymoose]

TO: Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, other powers
FROM: Russian Empire

Firstly we do not and will not accept Ottoman expansionism, secondly we will not allow British or other powers to cause conflicts with the Ottomans. Our back yard is our back yard. This dog has a bite.

 

[Adrogans]

Rio de Janeiro Arauto​

Tensions with Colombia

Relations which had previously been amiable, soured quickly under the new president of Colombia. Apparently uttering constant references to the 'Brotherhood' in diplomatic messages, constant threats, and plans of expansion have led to Her Imperial Majesty declaring that if Colombia declares an offensive war the New Holy Roman Empire will have no choice but to remove his government. Her Imperial Majesty has stated she would not try and claim sovereignty over Colombia if such a situation came to pass. Her Imperial Majesty went on to mention possible actions in...continued page 4A.

University of Rio de Janeiro to be built

Prince of Argentina, Afonso de Braganza, announced that he intends to fund and oversee the creation of a National University in Rio de Janeiro. This university will offer scholarships based solely on scholastic achievement. Prince Afonso states that the only requirement put on the scholarship recipients will be to serve some time in civil service, military service, or research for a period of...continued page 11A

World Appears to be on Brink of Major War

Experts cannot say which region will be the first to erupt into open conflict but the diplomatic tensions in various regions of the world have reached levels where war is going to break out sooner or later and the question is will the New Holy Roman Empire be drawn in? Most believe not in the immediate future. "The most volatile regions are far distant from the NHRE, such as the Middle East and Africa. Border disputes and various treaties being signed or reaffirmed are leading to the tensions in those regions." Says Professor Duarte Guimarães. He went on to say that the only real threats to stability are the new government in Colombia which does not seem to be altogether sane; and the United States of America who have also begun to flex their diplomatic muscles by calling on their 'Monroe Doctrine' to...continued page 6A

 

[Abaddon]

how many order in/out?

 

[Julius Gandi]

Wat?

Relations between Persia and the Ottoman Empire were largely hostile, they constantly warred particularly during the time of the Safavids, and the Ottomans usually won. When the Qajar dynasty took over they were in much less of a position to directly challenge the Ottomans yet they had one or two wars here and there, and while that situation had largely died down by 1885, the relations between Persia and the Ottomans was not exactly friendly. They tolerated each other at best, and on occasion the Qajar Shah would make pilgrimage to Iraq to the holy Shia cities at Karbala, Najaf, and one other place whose name I forget, the place where where the Last Imam is said to have gone into Occulation, and the Qajar Shah would pay for the upkeep of the Shia shrines in these cities.

However the idea of Persia being suberviant to the Ottoman Empire, or agreeing to let Ottomans wantonly stroll about their lands is not something that would have happened given both their religious differences, and their historical animosity.

BAM New background, in 1866 a new government took control in Persia that would do all those things.

 

[Lord of Elves]

TO: Ottoman Empire, Great Britain, other powers
FROM: Russian Empire

Firstly we do not and will not accept Ottoman expansionism, secondly we will not allow British or other powers to cause conflicts with the Ottomans. Our back yard is our back yard. This dog has a bite.

Does this not violate and figuratively light on fire the non-aggression pact you asked us to sign guaranteeing that the area of Persia and Afghanistan would be free of British or Russian interference?

 

[Masada]

BAM New background, in 1866 a new government took control in Persia that would do all those things.

Awesome. So we're left to conclude that the Ottomans invaded and placed a puppet government in control. I, for one, endorse all Sunni attempts to shatter the heretics base of power and inoculate in it proper religious worship.

 

[Luckymoose]

Does this not violate and figuratively light on fire the non-aggression pact you asked us to sign guaranteeing that the area of Persia and Afghanistan would be free of British or Russian interference?

No. This is dealing with the Ottoman Empire which is neither Persia or Afghanistan. Our non-aggression pact does not deal with British interference in the Turks land. We will not accept imperialism from either party on the matter. Both sides will back down.

 

[Abaddon]

To the Ottomans
From Italy
CC: WORLD

You will recognize the terms of the Berlin Conference and turn over control of the three Provinces of Cyrenaica, Tripolitania and Fezzan. Our words have international backing which you have already agreed to.


(OOC: Turn it over in your orders or else!)

 

[D'Artagnan59]

OOC: That map is actually a map of the colonies in 1914, not the actual Berlin Conference terms. Heck, France has part of the OTL Belgian Congo in this NES.

 

[mgsmuhammad]

Rio de Janeiro Arauto​

Tensions with Colombia

Relations which had previously been amiable, soured quickly under the new president of Colombia. Apparently uttering constant references to the 'Brotherhood' in diplomatic messages, constant threats, and plans of expansion have led to Her Imperial Majesty declaring that if Colombia declares an offensive war the New Holy Roman Empire will have no choice but to remove his government. Her Imperial Majesty has stated she would not try and claim sovereignty over Colombia if such a situation came to pass. Her Imperial Majesty went on to mention possible actions in...continued page 4A.

University of Rio de Janeiro to be built

Prince of Argentina, Afonso de Braganza, announced that he intends to fund and oversee the creation of a National University in Rio de Janeiro. This university will offer scholarships based solely on scholastic achievement. Prince Afonso states that the only requirement put on the scholarship recipients will be to serve some time in civil service, military service, or research for a period of...continued page 11A

World Appears to be on Brink of Major War

Experts cannot say which region will be the first to erupt into open conflict but the diplomatic tensions in various regions of the world have reached levels where war is going to break out sooner or later and the question is will the New Holy Roman Empire be drawn in? Most believe not in the immediate future. "The most volatile regions are far distant from the NHRE, such as the Middle East and Africa. Border disputes and various treaties being signed or reaffirmed are leading to the tensions in those regions." Says Professor Duarte Guimarães. He went on to say that the only real threats to stability are the new government in Colombia which does not seem to be altogether sane; and the United States of America who have also begun to flex their diplomatic muscles by calling on their 'Monroe Doctrine' to...continued page 6A

(OOC: Two out of three newspaper segments about little old me? )

 

[Julius Gandi]

OOC: That map is actually a map of the colonies in 1914, not the actual Berlin Conference terms. Heck, France has part of the OTL Belgian Congo in this NES.

That is being fixed next turn. Nations have claims to the Berlin Conference, however, the map will still need to be expanded into and tribal nations will need to be quelled and conquered.

 

[Adrogans]

(OOC: Two out of three newspaper segments about little old me? )

No one of them mentions you in passing, along with every other diplomatic issue which has come to threats.

So only one is about you. Read again.

 

[Lord of Elves]

To the Ottomans
From Italy
CC: WORLD

You will recognize the terms of the Berlin Conference and turn over control of the three Provinces of Cyrenaica, Tripolitania and Fezzan. Our words have international backing which you have already agreed to.


(OOC: Turn it over in your orders or else!)

Great Britain states again that any nation that fails to recognize the terms of the Berlin Conference risks war with the aforementioned.

 

[Julius Gandi]

Alright guys, unless I get any new orders, update posted tomorrow night.

 

[Lord of Elves]

From: The United Kingdom of Great Britain, Her Majesty's Office of Foreign Affairs
To: The Confederate States of America
Take note, should you fail to reach us and settle this issue, we will be forced to take drastic and hopefully unnecessary action on the term of your protection by our armed forces.

OOC Translation: Send me a PM Omega, or I'll make the decision myself.

 

[Omega124]

OOC: WHAT PM!?

All-Caps breaker!

 

[Lord of Elves]

Ooc: What pm?

I sent you several visitor messages. Are you going to reaffirm the Anglo Transatlantic Alliance or not?