Originally posted by Toasty
The reason the Dutch might consider joining Germany as opposed to being independant is because of their long history of cooperation and cultural relation to Germany. Also, if Holland becomes independent, it will be severely crippled in relation to other nations and may not be able to defend itself from a subsequent French (or otherwise) attack.
I personally believe it should be included in the plebecite because Holland will hardly be able of defending itself after if its independence is granted. Also, the Dutch have little to gain in being independent as opposed to being an integral part of the German republic.
Should the French president refuse to allow Holland the option of becoming German he could likely be planning to re-annex the territory when it is a weak newborn.
To: Chancellor Paul Hindenburg
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: Netherlands
I assure you my good friend, France has no intentions of war! War has ravaged our nation and I do not intend on starting another one! Now is a time for peace and prosperity and a time for rebirth. If you are greatly troubled by any fears of the Netherlands being attacked following its independance then sign an MPP with the new Government?
Here are my plans for a free Netherlands:
I. If the Netherlands attain independance then France will send it 80gold to help it build a strong army.(And don't forget the default 500g it will gain.)
II. France shall sign an MPP swearing to protect the Netherlands from any foreign invasion.
III. France shall send $10 million to help the new Government rebuild itself.
I hope we can both agree on a deal which best suits the Dutch people.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: President Martin de Atalanta
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: A United Europe
Good-day my friend. I look forward, with great delight, to working in connection with you in contstructing a fair and peaceful Europe.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: Premier Romanov
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: A United Europe
I can promise you that France shall remain always remain at peace and attempt to develop a fair and peaceful Europe as long as I am President of France.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: President Max Gustaf
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: A United Europe
Good-day my friend. I look forward, with great delight, to working in connection with you in contstructing a fair and peaceful Europe.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: Emperor Kwan-Sn
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: Welcome
I hope that your reign as Emperor of Japan shall not be as bloody as your rise to the throne. I hope that we can work together to help make this world a peaceful one.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: Welcome
Congratulations on being elected to power and I look forward to working with you.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: President Gustavo Bergero
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: Welcome
Congratulations on being elected to power and I look forward to working with you.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: Prime Minister Farid al-Qafar
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: Welcome
Congratulations on being elected to power and I look forward to working with you.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry
To: President Williams
From: President Phillipe Henry
Subj: Welcome
Congratulations on being elected to power and I look forward to working with you.
Yours,
President Phillipe Henry