Hooray let's play Imperialism

[von Blücher]

Nothing much to say except we're eagerly working on our destiny to be the dominating force in Europe: well military we are, economically we will be soon.

[academia]

Nothing relevant to report

[Prometheus]

The French Ambassador has issued a formal protest with the British over the blockade of the Gibraltar strait. Emperor Prometheus has stated, “The Blockade impedes the freedom of the oceans and just an’t very nice”

[academia]

The US government supports french protest. Maybe we should elaborate a free navigation treaty or something like that. Specify zones of control, etc.

[DrFell]

The British government understands French concern, and assures France that the British navy is stationed as it is to protect British trade. We are however, willing to move our ships and risk our citizens for a small fee, which we can negotiate. Until then however, the ships must remain in their current location.

We also wish to apologise to America for the location of British troops outside Detroit. Needless to say, they will be moved promptly.

[Pavlov]

The Japanese Emperor is glad to see that the British are willing to lift their blockade but would also like to remind the British PM that the Mediterranean sea is surrounded by many nations and millions of people. Surely their security wouldn't improve if the British blocked all entrances to the Med. And a fee! Are you making the French pay to get to their own coast? Surely you jest.

The Japanese emperor suggests the following: That the English Channel, the Suez canal, the Gibraltar straits and the straits of Sumatra are considered international water, like the oceans of the world, and are open to all nations.

Of course the British might argue that they have territorial possession of the English channel. but it would be a large sign of goodwill from the British if they let the waterways of the world remain open for all nations.

[Civfan]

Russian intelligence reports natives are uprising in St. Petersburge.

Troops were sent in to deal a powerful extermination of the natives uprising. All went well with the handling of these restless animals said emperor Civfan.

Not much to report except the Russian army is moving. To where, classified.

Anyways heres the file

R.I.P

[academia]

Pavlov, could you play your turn please?

[Pavlov]

gah, sorry I confused this thread with the other 1870-PBEM and was waiting for "that damn Japanese player" to play his turn. :O

[Pavlov]

Here we go, at last

News from Japan, february 1870

Merchant fleet approaches the American coast!

Report from the Imperial Foreign Office: War has erupted between the Empire of Germany and the Independent nations.

Massive riots in Italy! Experts predict: "easy pickings" for Germany.

The Japanese consul in India reports what appears to be a hindu uprising in several Indian cities. The Empire of Japan wishes the British best of luck in destroying these rebels.

[Prometheus]

The French continue to protest the blockades of the Red Sea, Gibraltar and no doubt other blockades at the strategic ocean points around the world. The French will not be extorted and commencing this month ordered its ships to set sail and blockade the blockades. The French Empire calls on all the countries of the world to protest this action and unite. Also the French call on all nations to spare ships to help blockade the British.

The French also invite all the nations of the world to Paris for a conference to discuss free trade, the free
seas and spheres of influence.

[von Blücher]

Message from his Highness "von Blücher" Emperor of the glorious German Empire:

Gentlemen we see tensions are rising high now and the world is on the brick of a war. But as I said before we are now in a time of prosperity and we would like to point out that every war will hamper our development and toss us back in dark ages. International trade is essential to all of us therefore I speak directly to the French Emperor: please calm down and let us negotiate. A war will solve nothing on the contrary it will only devastate our growing economy. To ensure further peaceful trade the German Emperor decided to act as a mediator. I will put my troops under the service of Great Britain and immediately declare WAR on any nation which begin aggressive actions against the United Kingdom. We hope we can settle this matter as civilized nations and get back to the negotiating table.

On a side note:
German troops today entered the city of Belgrade and put it under our protection. Furthermore in answer to the declaration of war from Italy we captured Milan. We expect to integrate all of Italy in the near future and hope no other nation will interfere in our own business. We are a peaceloving nation but as Italy crossed the border and attacked us we have no other choice as to strike back. Soon the corrupt government will be eradicated and the Italians will enjoy the prosperity our empire has to offer.

One more thing:
We would like to have an explanation of Russian troops entering our border. We immediately blocked their way and hope they will withdraw them on the next month so we can continue a peaceful co-existence for the benefit of both of us.

[Pavlov]

The Emperor of Japan:

Your royal and imperial highnesses,

this dispute over waterways and straits is a serious issue indeed, but not an issue over which you start a war. Why spoil the lifes of thousands, yes even millions, when you can solve this at the negotiation table?

Britain, surely you have no serious intent of blocking the free passages of the world. You have the claimed to be the most enlightened nation in the world, prove it by lifting these blockades and showing that you are strong enough to accept a peaceful solution. I urge you not to let loose the dogs of war.

France, we say the same thing to you. Hold your navy back. Instead, let the conference of Paris be a "pre-mature peaceconference".

You are not barabrians fighting over an old piece of meat, you are civilized world-leaders. I know you have the capability of solving this without resorting to violence. Now prove it to the rest of the world, prove it to your peoples, prove it to history.

[Prometheus]

To German Empire: We are not taking any hostile moves we are just matching British moves, if they feel they have a right to blockade certain waterways then we will too. Not to mention we are using a combination of non-military boats and military boats, I hardly think the steamer is causing the British much concern

In other news the French will not interfer with German Italy as we expect that the Germans will not interfer with French Spain.

[Prometheus]

To German/Japanese Goverments: We have no intention of starting a war, we find your statments that we are on the brink of war a bit over the top; the British plan to deny us access and we will deny them access, its not somthing civilized nations will go to war over, it is just another move in the game of international chess.