State of the Union, june 1870
Studying the Mexican defence of their cities has shown these cities, build on well fortified hills, are practically invincible with current militairy technology. Therefore the militairy campaign has been halted and new borders are being negotiated. The US will remain vigilant in this region, but hopes all hostilities will end. This is uncertain, since the Mexicans are allied with many other nations that the US has a quarrel with.
Most recent a conflict broke out over Panama with the Colombian rulers. US warships bombarded the city, but alas without succes. Troops have landed near Panama, and further militairy action will be taken in July.
To show our goodwill to the German nation, a cease-fire has been negotiated with its Ambassador, and US attitude has been set to Cordial. The US hopes this will leed to disbanding German troops as requested earlier, and that a peace-treaty can be signed soon.
The Russian ambassador refused to sign any agreement, but the agreement with the deputy-Tzar stands firm. US attitude towards Russia has been set to Cordial. Russia must feel free to negotiate with the US ambassador.
Honolulu is under seige of US-warships. The US askes Japan to respect US-claims to the Hawaiian Island group.
Trade has been established with Japanese and French cities. More freights are under way to Britain, Italy, the French city of Barcelona and British India. The ship carrying these goods will pass the straits of Aden/Djibuti in July.
Militairy scientist have developped a new cannon. It is known in the US Army as Field Artillery.
A breakthrough in Economic Science was announced by scolars: Socialism as they call it, will bring happiness to the US citizens from July, which will allow stationing of US troops overseas.
Again, a million immigrants were welcomed in the US.
The US welcomes the French victories over the native Barbarians in Africa, and the Spanish, who have been supporting the Mexicans.
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