The Age of Imperialism

[Hodad]

OOC: ScottF, when your coal production is nearly zip, then it is ver simple to double your production. And in my invasion to Uruguay, I have posted that I invaded Colonia del Sacramento and Montevideo but no other Uruguayan territories.

President Domingo Faustino Sarmiento announces a trip to Europe: he will be passing through London, France, Berlin, Paris, Rome and Madrid. From there he will head home.

The invasion of Uruguay is not going well and the Uruguayin militia is wreacking havoc in the cities and the army is heavily entrenched outside the towns. A breakthrough seems almost impossible. Meanwhile, 20,000 men arrive at each city to hold them. The Argetine still await the arrival of artillery in order to break through the Uruguayan lines.

Meanwhile, new laws are being passed:
Tax Reduction Act: Tax reduced by 25% for new entrepreneurs.
Education Act: Primary schooling obligatory for all children over 6 years of age.
Industrial Act: New industries shall be awarded with grants in pesos oro for new machinery.
Railway Act (not yet approved by senate): Offers British railway companies the monopoly for railway construction in Argentina.
Patagonian Migration Act: All migrants to Patagonia shall be granted 100 Acres of land, 100 sheep, a plugh, 250 pesos oro and 25 sacks of the crop of their choice.
Conscriptory Act: All citizens between ages 18 and 20 must serve in the military.
Loan Act: Bank loan interest reduced to 2.5%
Freedom of migration Act: Allows all immigrants in Argentine ports for free.

New Infrastructure
Foundings:
Escuela Nacional de Marina.
Escuela Nacional de Mecanica Naval.
Liceo Militar.
Universidad de Cordoba.

New Projects for infrasrtucture:
Modernisation of Puerto de Buenos Aires.
New munitions factory.
Two new shipyards.

To US:
We embrace our friends, owners of the Monroe Doctrine, and wish to settle trading agreements between our nations.

To Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain:
We wish for our nations to embrace in peace and solidarity for ever. For that purpose our president will take a tour round your capitals to disscuss trade agreements.
In each city he will also be meeting young entrepreneurs that are thinking of starting industries in Argentina.

To ALL NATIONS:
For some unfounded reason we are being accused of international terrorism.
If these events are true, then they are the actions of individuals and the Republica Argentina has no involvement whatsoever.
If these accusations were false, then we demand a public apology.
If they were true, then our secret service shall investigate the matter and bring the guilty to trial for crimes against humanity.

[Swonga]

The Ottoman empire has announced the the beggining of the constructrion of their new fleet. By the time it is done, 24 armored warships and 13 battleships shall encompasde the new fleet. This will take many years but we are prepared for it. In addition, the Ottoman Empire is looking for the technology to build ironclads, from any nation. Also, travel to the baltic sea has been restricted to a much lower rate for undisclosed reasons. Seeing as war may break out at ant time in europe, the ottoman army is increasing to 500,000 trained men at all times.

[Mao]

To: Argentina
From: Britain

The Swedes have told us of your alleged acts of terrorism. How do you respond to such charges? The Swedes say that they have investigated the matter and has come to the conclusion that you are guilty of terrorism, how do you respond to such matters? We wish to hear both sides of the story and not act in a rash fashion.

OOC: BTW-was that news soooo important it warranted a triple post?

[Black Dragon]

The Mexican Campaign Continues...

OOC: I didn't post yesterday, so consider this to be for two months.

The Federal, which had for a while been expanding, has reached 500,000 troops. On the Baja Front, the American advance continued against the defeated Mexicans, and were backed up by 5,000 Federal troops. With the advantage they gained at the beginning of the war, Americans drove forward and took Sto Stomas and San Vicente. Then, American MArines began raiding towns in which supplies were being brought up. San Telmo, San Quintin, and San Rosario were all raided, and in those raids American forces were able to capture/burn supplies, and thus the Supply Routes were entirely inadequeate for the Mexican Baja forces, forcing the Mexican troops there to surrender, and Northern Baja gave up. Southern Baja, at this point, had little troops, and most of them had been sent to Northern California where the Mexicans met disaster. The South was not well guarded at all, leaving it open to a naval invasion. American forces sailed through to the Bay De La Paz, And landed across the bay from the Isle Espiritu, and battle commenced with the Mexicans, but a lack of entrechments put the Mexicans at a big disadvantage with the US's repeating rifles, and American Forces captured La Paz, the city which held the Lower Baja government. The Lower Baja followed the lead of the North and surrendered, putting Lower California(both Bajas) under American Control. At Sonora, the Mexican defeat at Cananea had caused a General Retreat South until they could meet with reinforcements. 50,00 Federal Reinforcements arrived and the Press Southwar d began. As the Americans drove toward Hermosillo, they were aided by an American force which landed from Baja, with Northern Baja Now mostly guarded by California troops. The Americans landed behind Hermosillo, and were able to sorrund the city and the forces guarding it, leading to capture both the above mentioned. At the end of the Months, American forces had reached Novojoa. 100,000 Federal Troops were sent against Chihuahua and were able to pound the Mexicans backwards. With The Americans currently outnumbering the Mexicans here, they have been able to pound them backwards. The Americans, because they outnumber Mexicans on this front, have used headlong attacks to drive them back, and have reache Nonoava At Coahiula, 75,000 Americans had mobilized. As most of the fighting was in the North of the province, the fighting at first went like Chihuah, with the US driving them back. However, Mexican reinforcements were more numerous in the South of the province. The lack of towns there have slowed the Americans, causing them to only reach as far South as San Perdo. At Nuevo Leonen and Tamulipa, 150,000 American Troops. Fighting was heaviest here. The main battle came at Cidudad Victoria. As American forces had lined up to meet the enemy, the Mexicans Massed there attack and a moving American Division, and were able to decimate and drive it back. This however the Mexican line too vulnerable, and there was a race back to it. So, the US Used There Cavalry to hit there Flank, and were suscsessful and collapsing the MExican line. Nuevo Leon and all Tamulipa north of Tula had fell to the American Forces.

The American Navy has set about the Construction of 20 Battleships and 20 Armed Crusiers. While this will take awhile, America has many ports, which will greatly speed the project. This could change however, if Arms Limitation agreements are sucsessful.


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Foreign office:

Nations of the world, it would appear we are in the middle of an arms races. To Prevent us from spending exorbirant amounts of money on great fleets, we propose to mutually limit the Sizes of our navies.

We propose we agree to limit our navies like this. Nations will be devided into classes to determine how many ships they can build.

Class I Powers: can build 15 Battleships and 15 Armored Cruisers.....

Britain

Britain has and may keep the Dominant Navy

Class II Powers: Can Build 10 Armored Cruisers and Battleships

France
Germany
USA

While the US currently does not have that many ships, we do have a strong economy and many ports to easily catch up with France and Germany.

Special Class Italy:
Can BUild 8 Battleships and 4 Armored Cruisers. This nations has a particular need for Battleships as a Meditteranean onlu nation, and thus has a Special need.

Class 3 Powers: Can Build 6 Battleships and 6 Armored Cruisers

Japan(No Capital ships yet, but has economy to do so)
Russia

Class 4 Powers: 4 of each

Sweeden
Austria
Spain
Ottoman Empire

All others can build 2 of each.

What does the world think.

TOP SECRET
From US to spain:

What exact land in South America do you want?

[Spartan187]

To the United States
The Transvaal refuses to sign any such agreement terminating our right as a sovereign nation to increase our military as we see fit.

[Bearcat]

WAR DECLARED ON ARGENTINA

Today King Gustaf V Adolf acting as full ruler of Sweden declared war on Argentina. The criminal government there must be punished for the poisoning of good King Oscar. Our reserves will be increased to war time numbers in preperation for retaliatory acts. 10,000 Swedish soldiers have gathered in Stockholm to board transports for Buenos Aires.

*secret* To France,

We are aware of your situation and feel sorry for you. The Germans and the Spanish put up walls around you. We offer you a strategic alliance in hopes that we can both help each other. We await you reply. *secret*

[Black Dragon]

We would like to remind the nation of Orania that it is a small nation that can not possibly keep up with the European or American or Japanese powers. If it does not sign an arms control limitation agreement, not only will have to spend huge amounts of money on it's navy, it will also have it's navy outnumbered by an even more obscene margin. Refusing to sign will only hurt your nation.

[Spartan187]

We see this arms control limitation pact as a futile attempt by the US to continue their position of superiority over currently lesser nations.

[Scott F]

To Sweden:
We accept your offer of an alliance and offer to send a pair of armored cruisers to assist you in South America. Unfortunately, the continuing threat of French aggression prevents us from dispatching very many troops at this time.

[Midshipman]

****TOP SECRET****
To US
From Spain
Perhaps in exchange for Cuba, we could take northern South America. If that happens, we would also be in a position to help you in Mexico. After that conquest is complete, maybe we could work together on a great prject, one to build a canal linking the great oceans of Earth.
****TOP SECRET****

To France
From Spain
Your exorbitant troop increases have made it impossible for us not to respond with increases of our own. However, as a sign of good faith, and a prelude to further talks, we will demobilize a hundred thousand reserves, and we would like to open negotiations to come to a stable number of troops to be stationed on our borders. Perhaps a neutral country would be a good site for these negotiations?

To All Nations
From Spain
We want to attempt to defuse the powder keg that the Franco-Spanish border has become. Any nation that would be willing to host the negotiations, and is to the agreement of Napoleon and France, would be welcome to do so. We would be indebted to you for providing such a service.
[This message has been edited by Midshipman (edited April 25, 2000).]

[Black Dragon]

To Orania:

Arms Control treaty or not Our Navy and most people's navy will be superior to yours. The Question is if you want to go poor staying inferior to our navies.

[Scott F]

[Black Dragon]

TOP SECRET

To Spain:

That deal is not acceptable, as both of those lands are areas in our planned expansion area. What has been talked about however- is an international expedition. Perhaps a cut of Argentina for you could be discussed in exchange for Cuba?

[Midshipman]

TOP SECRET
To US
That would be partly acceptable is a slice of Brazil were perhaps included. Also, we can help in your conquest of those areas if you will halp with Argentina. Perhaps a military alliance might be in order? Also, our earlier offer on helping to build a canal is still on the table, due to the increase in trade it would bring us. And perhaps a piece of the Dutch East Indies
TOP SECRET

Open:
To US
From Spain
We will agree to your suggested arms limitations on naval vessel, but request a slight change. As we have the keels laid for three battleships and six cruisers, may we continue development on this?

[gscott23x3]

The Emperor spits in disgust at the USA proposal to limit military growth. He sees it as an attempt by greedy men to limit the growth and potential of divine men like those of Japan and Orania. In response to the proposal, Emperor Sukoto ordered more ships to be built in larger quantities to protect our home and our interests at sea.

Japanese Fleet Under Construction:
8 Battleships
24 Armored Cruisers
24 Ironclads (Coastal Defense)

The fleet will be completed in a few years as the Japanese industry expands and the shipyards multiply. It will complement the small navy already in service, mainly small light vessels.

Furthermore, his majesty Emperor Sukoto has declared war on China. Imperial troops have come ashore in Korea with the intention of liberating the long occupied Korean peoples. The cities of Pusan, Pohang and Yosu have been occupied and 4 corps are preparing to move into mainland Korea.

Japanese Military Disposition
1 Corps has 25,000 troops

I Corps Defending Tokyo
II Corps Fighting north of Taegu
III Corps Fighting north of Taegu
IV Corps Fighting north of Pohang
V Corps Fighting north of Pohang
VI Corps Fighting outside of Iri
VII Corps Fighting ourside of Iri
VIII Corps Fighting south of Kunsan
IX Corps Fighting south of Kunsan
X Corps Policing occupied cities and towns

To Orania: Emperor Sukoto wishes to express his thanks and bestows good luck on your empire with the gift of 50 Cherry Trees to place in your Capital City as a symbol of our lasting relationship and cooperation.

To USA: How dare you seek to impose limitations upon our nation!! The emperor spits on the graves of your presidents!! Your nation is nothing but a land of bandits and brigands that exploit the dreams and labors of the masses for their gold pinky rings!! You are nothing to us and we ignore you as a nation. We are withdrawing all embassies and trade pacts with you western devils!!

To Russia: We wish to become trade partners with your nation. Perhaps through increased cooperation and trade, we can prosper and challenge those who seek to dominate us.

++ Top Secret for Russian Eyes only++
Would you be willing to participate in our Chinese Venture? Whatever land you sieze you may keep, we only ask that you attack China itself, we greatly desire Manchuria and Korea as colonies!!
[This message has been edited by gscott23x3 (edited April 26, 2000).]