Australian Storm 1876

  Chapter 605 Ambiguous Attitude

The civil riots in Sydney lasted for a few days, and then more than a dozen white right-wing civil organizations including the Royal Gold Mine Owners Association, Royal Ranchers Association, and Royal Wool Merchant Practitioners Association in New South Wales came forward to form " The New South Wales State Emergency Committee" announced to the outside world the restoration of the rule of law and order and the restoration of people’s livelihood.

  But from the members of the emergency committee, it can be seen that this is completely the stronghold of the white right-wing conservative forces. A non-elected organization that usurped power does not have the basis for governing New South Wales legally.

  The chairman of the Emergency Committee is Morgan McLurry. The vice-chairmen include former Governor Stevens, former Speaker Henry, conservative heavyweights McKellan and McGinnis-Peters, all of whom are right-wing conservatives.

  After the riots, Victoria and Tasmania stated their positions within the first time;

Be the first to acknowledge and welcome the dawn of order in New South Wales, have a deep confidence in restoring a stable situation in the state, and welcome a former politician with leadership and extensive influence as an important post in the Emergency Committee, and is willing to work with it , Committed to restoring law and order in New South Wales.

   Shortly afterwards

  Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia have expressed their views on this one after another;

Strongly condemn the severe riots that occurred in Sydney, express deep condolences to the victims, call for the best efforts to restore law and order, bring the perpetrators to justice, call for the establishment of a joint Australian court, and embody the principle of openness, fairness and fairness of the law , Thoroughly investigate the behind-the-scenes in this incident, all criminals whose hands were stained with the blood of the people should be severely punished.

  Holding a cautiously optimistic attitude, I hope that the surviving state legislators can resume work as soon as possible, hold the governor and state assembly elections in advance, and restore the elected state government as soon as possible.

The "World Journal" published on July 4, 1890 published a detailed publication of the "Sydney Massacre" with pictures and texts, and called this brutal act "a serious provocation to the elected parliamentary system of the British Empire, which originated in the Middle Ages." The dark and violent tradition, a deep scar in the process of human democracy, is about to receive a fair and just trial."

As soon as the report was published, it immediately caused a sensation in the European and American public opinion circles, especially in France, Britain, and the United States. It was like a carnival. I was happy to see that the British Empire was disgraced and reprinted related reports. Do everything you can to mock things, look like watching the excitement and not afraid of big things.

  Only two days later

On July 6, 1890, the Queensland State Government received a severe telegram from the London Colony Department and ordered the immediate ban on the "World Journal" and strengthen internal governance. Relevant personnel of the state government should not arbitrarily express their views on the "Sydney Incident" to avoid causing it. An adverse effect that damages the honor of the empire.

  In response to this matter, the Colonial Ministry will join the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior to form a joint investigation team. Croatia and Japan will go to Australia to thoroughly investigate the person responsible for the incident and the whole story. All parties concerned shall not act rashly and wait for London to make a final conclusion...

all in all

  London’s attitude is to be amicable. It will play 50 big boards against both sides, and severely warn New South Wales not to unilaterally change the regional situation, restore social stability as soon as possible, quickly suppress riots, and hold elections for governor at an optional time...

  For Queensland, it is a strict warning not to make trouble, just be a quiet neighbor.

  Red Fort

  Li Fushou lightly shook the text on his hand and said to Xin Changjun; “Brother Changjun, the bureaucratic masters in London reacted surprisingly quickly this time. It seems that the Sydney tragedy has touched their pain points, and they can’t sit still.”

  "Master Yuanding, I don’t think it’s a pain point, but a frustration. The message did not mention the words "Sydney tragedy", but vaguely called the "Sydney incident". The ostrich mentality is quite heavy!"

"Ha ha ha... It is true. The Australians will have to deal with the Australians themselves, and the English will never move here. There is no physical pain for them! Then let's take a look... this time there are so many things in London. How efficient is the joint operation of the departments? I think it will be fast to arrive in Australia in three months."

"Master Yuanding, in three months, I can see that the bureaucratic masters in London will not have such a high efficiency. They are eager for the colony to solve the troubles by themselves. Who wants to do such thankless things? From the current measures of the Colony Department It can be seen that they are trying their best to cover up their lids, wanting to make big things small and small things into small things, they have no real willingness to solve the problem at all. According to their past urinary sex, it will be good if they can get down in half a year, even if it is efficient. high."

   "Ha ha ha... We can afford to wait, I'm afraid the southern white guy on the opposite side can't afford it!"

  "Master Yuanding, do you have any latest news?"

Faced with the questions of his close administrative assistants, Li Fushou did not conceal the question, nodded and replied; "Yes, the latest intelligence obtained by the Political Affairs Department shows that the rebellious states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania The high-level is planning a major operation, the purpose of which is to form the Southern Federation and work together to fight the heavy pressure from the north. This is one of a series of operations that have been planned long ago. The next step is probably to justly infringe on my southern territories."

  "Do they really dare to take this step?" Although Xin Changjun had expected it, his expression was still very shocked.

  Li Fushou snorted contemptuously; "Li Ling, faint and dizzy, plus the dog jumps the wall in a hurry, what can't you do?"

  Most of the Queensland Earl’s Territory is in the territory of New South Wales, where industry and commerce are prosperous, densely populated, and towns are everywhere. It is the big fat sheep that has been jealous of the southern right-wing conservatives for a long time. How can it be reconciled without reaching out?

  Especially the population of this area is as high as 3.6 million (excluding the Red River Valley-Brisbane Metropolitan Area and the Four Beasts City). Neither the governor nor the state legislator can get around in the elections, and it is always a serious concern.

  Based on the above factors, the day the Confederation of the South was established was when the Civil War broke out.

  The size of Queensland with a population of up to 10 million is 8 times the size of the Southern Federation. If you add overseas provinces, this number must be multiplied by 2. However, the Southern Federation does not feel that it has no chance of winning. This is the self-confidence of white people.

The closest example is the Paraguay War in South America. Paraguay, with a population of just over 500,000, took the lead in declaring war on neighboring Uruguay and the Brazilian Empire with a population of tens of millions, opening the door to a terrible war. Later, Argentina joined in and established the Three Kingdoms. The Confederate group beat Paraguay.

  From any angle, Paraguay has no chance of winning. The population and territory of the Three-Power Alliance are dozens of times that of Paraguay.

  The war lasted for 6 years from 1864 to 1870. It was the deadliest and bloodiest war between nations in the history of South America. The blow to Paraguay was particularly severe. Paraguay’s population dropped sharply from more than 500,000 to 230,000. The adult male population was less than 30,000. The national economy suffered catastrophic losses and was forced to abandon territories disputed with Argentina and Brazil. Licking the wound silently on one side.

  "How is the pre-war preparation work done by the Department of State Affairs?" Li Fushou asked.

Xin Changjun took out the confidential documents in his hand, looked at it, and replied; "Following your instructions, the Department of Government Affairs in cooperation with the Army Staff Headquarters has completed the complete establishment of eight local militia divisions, equipped with weapons, light and heavy firepower, tents, equipment and equipment. The logistical equipment is in place one by one, and the training has been carried out on a battalion and regiment scale.

  The militia divisions of overseas provinces have entered the first-level mobilization state, and will arrive in Australia by sea in the near future. The Department of State Affairs has adjusted the transportation force and has made proper arrangements for this.

  West Australia has organized an independent militia battalion, and South Australia has organized an independent militia group. It is expected to arrive one after another around mid-August to form the Northern Joint Corps with us.

  War preparations are in full swing, and related medicines, cloths, food, carts, horses, tractors, ammunition tents and other materials will be allocated one after another from the strategic reserve.

  At present, relevant competent personnel have been organized to participate in the joint logistics department organized by the General Staff Headquarters, and emergency rescue training for medical personnel has been conducted to deal with possible large-scale casualties.

till this moment

  In addition to recruiting hundreds of experienced doctors and nurses, we also organized the second and third year students of Brisbane Medical University and Anglican Medical College. There are about 870 students in total as a reserve force to support the battlefield when necessary.

  The Department of Government Affairs has issued a trade ban, adopted measures to block southern wool, and continued to exert strong pressure. "

Hearing the relevant report, Li Fushou pondered for a while, and said at the beginning: "The pre-war preparations of the Department of Administration are very meticulous, but the supervision must be strengthened. The Department of Internal Affairs and the Department of Supervision shall participate in the whole process before, during and after the war. For work, if there is not enough manpower, it will be transferred from the Secretariat. You must do your job as an inspector, try to minimize the use of opportunities to make war fortunes, fill your own pockets and other vicious crimes, close loopholes strictly, and don't give people opportunities."

   "Understood, your instructions will be implemented immediately by the Department of Home Affairs."

"There is also a need to strengthen confidentiality. Now is the time when southern spies are active. I will give relevant matters to the Political Affairs Department to strictly control." Li Fushou said with a smile on his face after the order; "Oh... there is one more thing. My son, the department headed by the Director of Political Affairs Dai Yingcai has outstanding performance and talents. I have signed a letter of commission and issued a commendation. Starting today, he will be the new Secretary of the Interior."

  At first hearing this news, Xin Changjun was surprised.

  The Department of Home Affairs is the traditional sphere of influence of Lord He Shoutian. He has served as the mayor of Brisbane for many years.

  He Shoutian’s abilities are relatively mediocre. If such a person sits on the throne of the Secretary of the Interior, everyone can sleep peacefully.

  Now replaced by Dai Yingcai...

This is a shrewd and deceitful character, as insidious as a poisonous snake hiding in the dark. It is definitely not a good match. Xin Changjun felt a bit cold on his back. It is estimated that many big people have to act a little bit to avoid being caught. Braids.

  (End of this chapter)