Iberian News 1914 - Onwards

[Valles]

As I read this, the armament clause seems to absolutely prohibit any non-Iberian warship from transiting the straits. Is that intentional, or is the language only intended to apply to merchant vessels?

[Walter]

As it is written, ships in general, so that included warships. No doubt a few nations will have a problem with that.

[miketr]

As I read this, the armament clause seems to absolutely prohibit any non-Iberian warship from transiting the straits. Is that intentional, or is the language only intended to apply to merchant vessels?

Warships can transit once their identity is confirmed.  Iberian's won't be poking around for secrets just getting close enough to view the ships, OOC In this age warships can be identified fairly easy so passing by them is all thats needed. Anything in the straits get sunk at night.

OOC if nations complain to their Iberian Ambassador the response they get is to the effect of, "Pity you see it that way still this is they way things are.  I suggest you find whatever ship laid the minefield and sink them to take out feelings of frustration you have."

[Walter]

I suggest you find whatever ship laid the minefield and sink them to take out feelings of frustration you have.

To achieve that, I think we need to blow every Hun ship out of the water. :)

[Desertfox]

New Switzerland will make sure Swiss flagged ships comply (to the best of its ability).

[ledeper]

The Esc will gladly provide some minesweepers along with a few light cruisers and destroyer.

[Sachmle]

I suggest you find whatever ship laid the minefield and sink them to take out feelings of frustration you have.

To achieve that, I think we need to blow every Hun ship out of the water. :)

We find that remark tactless and invalid. We've only lain defensive fields at Brandenburg ports, and ONE(1) offensive minefield at...oh look at the time.

[maddox]

France supports the Iberian Protective Strait edict.

The only difference with the Suez/Great Canal protection program is the night travel restriction.

[Desertfox]

*cough, cough* Torres *cough* Strait *cough, cough*

[Walter]

I suggest you find whatever ship laid the minefield and sink them to take out feelings of frustration you have.

To achieve that, I think we need to blow every Hun ship out of the water. :)

We find that remark tactless and invalid. We've only lain defensive fields at Brandenburg ports, and ONE(1) offensive minefield at...oh look at the time.

With Huns I was referring to those Bloodthirsty Habsburgers. Got a nice insult list of names that Japan uses to refer to citizens of other nations (as well as other parts of the Empire). A few:
Bavaria ----------------- Kraut
DKB --------------------- Boche, Fritz
DKB Indochina ----------- Gook-eye, Gooky, Gook
Habsburg ---------------- Hun
Italy Africa ------------ Fuzzy-Wuzzy
RRC --------------------- Chink/Chinky
Middle kingdom ---------- Chonk/Chonky
Japan Manchu ------------ Chunk/Chunky
NUS Argentinia ---------- Argie
NUS Peru ---------------- Pervie
NUS Bolivia ------------- Bolvie
NUS Paraguay ------------ Pargie

*cough, cough* Torres *cough* Strait *cough, cough*

Sounds like it's time for you to quit smoking. :)

[Kaiser Kirk]

September 26, 1919

The Kingdom of Greater Bavaria and Schweiz  today announces its support of the Empire of Iberia in taking the brave step of acting to protect shipping from the predation of person or states that wantonly endanger the mercantile interests of non-belligerents through unannounced minefields.

The Kingdom of Greater Bavaria and Schweiz views these minefields as a form of piracy, and supports efforts to provide for the safety of maritime traffic.

The Kingdom will be coordinating its shipping with regards to Iberian Law and will work with the Iberian Armada to promote the safe passage of  innocent shipping through Iberia territorial waters.

[miketr]

Iberian Government thanks the offers of support from around the world and they are accept.

[miketr]

Palacio de Oriente, Madrid
September 29th, 1919

Emperor, HIRH Jamie
Prime Minister of Iberia, Diogo Freitas do Amaral
Foreign Minister, José Alencar Gomes da Silva

The emperor from his side of the table, "What is the word from our ambassador in Rome?  Anything helpful from the latest meeting of the Curia?"

Da Silva reaches into his brief case and pulls out a sheet of paper, "Brandenburg and Rome were impressed by the document in a number of ways.  They had several changes they wanted to make to it, Italy was very concerned as Duke Augostino was worried that a much large occupation force would be needed."

The Emperor arches his eye, "Really?"

Da Silva continues to read, "Yes but it was quickly address as military attache's from various embassy and a Italian General were grabbed and were allowed to address the issue.  All believe that as long as there is no overt resistance the occupation could be done by less than 100,000 men and 50,000 should suffice in the long term.  The Italians want a number of support elements, light tanks, air aircraft things of that nature but even then we are not talking about more than a few thousand more men."

The emperor nods and smiles, "Excellent."

Da Silva frowns, "But there is one rather large stumbling block remaining."

The Prime Minister shrugs, "Let me guess José they still want to annex territory."

"Exactly Minister, they have reversed themselves some what from what the terms they released were.  Instead of stripping New Zion of its coast they are to strip it of its interior and reduce them to an enclave along the current center of the country."

The Emperor lets out a sigh, "All for nothing then, no way New Zion agrees to those terms along with the economic, military and political terms we suggested.  Some type of carrot is needed."

Da Silva taps the table with his fingers, "I agree majesty and so does Munich; they are pushing for Brandenburg and Italy to go along with our suggestions, a return to the pre-war borders for New Zion."  

The Emperor thinks for a moment, "Any word from our friends in Vienna?"

"None Majesty."

The Emperor nods, "Very well Inform the Hapsburg Ambassador that I want to see him as soon as possible.  Tell him that I have a message that I want sent to the Kaiser."

[miketr]

The Iberian Government notes with profound regret that the two halves of China are once more at war.  Iberia declares its neutrality in this conflict.  As Iberia is a neutral in this conflict Iberia expects the two China's to respect this neutrality and in particular to respect the right of free passage by Iberian shipping on the high seas.  If any Iberian shipping is stopped beyond confirm their identity on the HIGH SEAS the Iberian government will consider this an unfriendly and aggressive and respond accordingly.   

[Logi]

The Republic of China respects Iberia's neutrality in said conflict and will not go beyond identity checks of it's shipping. However, the Republic of China would discourage arms trading with the Middle Kingdom over the course of the war. We hope the Iberian Government, acknowledges and understands by our concerns.