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From: Alberto Gomez, Republic of Chile, Foreign Minister
To: Her Imperial Highness, Queen Victoria of Great Britain
Emile Loubet, President, Republic of France
His Imperial Highness, Kaiser Willhelm of Germany
His Majesty King Umberto of Italy
Subject: Diplomatic Tour of Europe

I will be on tour of your nations with the objective of encouraging commerce between Chile and them. I expect to arrive in Portsmouth in three weeks, and to proceed on to London. Admiral Reyez of the Naval Commission wishes to discuss with Great Britain commission of a modern battleship with the intent of patrolling wider sections of the South Pacific adjacent to Chile. I will proceed to London.

Following the London visit my planned itinerary will be Paris, Berlin, and Rome.

Resolved, in Joint Committee of Chilean Senate and House of Deputies:

We authorize the President and Foreign Minister to negotiate purchase of one long range battleship from Germania Werft of Kiel, German Empire. The purchase price will be negotiated between the Foreign Minstry and the Imperial German Government.

Passed by vote of Congress

Paul Ryan, President of Senate,
Republic of Chile

Talks are now underway with the United States of America following purchase of modern warships. A proposed treaty would grant the United States a coaling station under lease, to be operated by a Chilean firm. The United States would support defense of the Straights of Magellan from any European intervention.

In a move to forestall any possible intervention the Central Bank has accelerated payment of government debts to the U.K. and Germany. Diplomatic notes have been sent to the respective powers with the explanation that reduced commercial contact can be expected between Chile and Europe after repayment.

Unemployment has risen to 8.5% since the announcement, mostly due to tighter credit conditions.

Talks are underway with Bolivia regarding an economic union with Chile. A union of the two powers would provide additional leverage over world commodity prices, given their complimentary resources. This would also resolve Bolivia's access to the sea.

All announced candidates for the 1904 presidential elections have reacted negatively to the European invasion of Venezuela. Pablo Escobar, the likely Conservative candidate has stressed the need to pay off European debts as a means to remove any causus belli. Popular Party standard bearer Roberto O'Hara struck a more defiant attitude, proposing nationalization of foreign interests. Senator Alberto Molina, likely successor to the Constitutionalist Party leadership of President was less inflammatory, but did acknowledge the need to remain close to the United States of America, and to seek out new markets outside of the European system.

Meanwhile, the Caracas embassy has been evacuated in anticipation of the expected European takeover and likely looting of our neighboring republic. Given the mood of popular opinion, it is doubtfull that Chile would recognize any puppet of Germany and England in Caracas or elsehwere.

1904 Election Results:

Alberto Molina (Constitutionalist Party) 59%
Roberto O'Hara (Popular Party) 27%
Pablo Escobar (Conservative Party) 14%

In a stunning landslide, Alberto Molina has continued the Constitutionalist hold of Chile's presidency. This has been seen as widespread approval of President Echurren's move away from European influence. It is also widely thought that Molina benefitted from the strong popularity of American President Theodore Roosevelt, in Chile.

To: Chile
From:Emperor of Japan
RE: Trade and Relations

Japan would like to open up trade negotiations with your country and is also interested in purchasing any islands Chile has in the pacific. Japan would also like to discuss matters of mutual defense.

Columbia, you, and I must form an alliance to get rid of communist swine in South America. Columbia and I have to get rid of some swine on our borders. I want to create a trade and embassies in each other countries. I will be building a embassy in Santiago. If communist try to take over your country i will send militay personnel. We must also try to get the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia to get rid of the communists.

From
Jose Luis Tamayo

Bolivia accepts Chile's generous offer. We hope this will be the begining of a great friendship between our two nations.

Bolivian interim government

Columbia, you, and I must form an alliance to get rid of communist swine in South America. Columbia and I have to get rid of some swine on our borders. I want to create a trade and embassies in each other countries. I will be building a embassy in Santiago. If communist try to take over your country i will send militay personnel. We must also try to get the countries of Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia to get rid of the communists.

From
Jose Luis Tamayo


Dear Sirs,

We, the Brazilian government are socialist and have very close links with communist nations. If this pact goes ahead your two countries will have to fight me, the biggest nation on the continent. If you do not withdraw this idiotic pact our Western trained army will grind your nations into the dust. The signing of this pact is a declaration of war against us as we have left wing leanings and communist ties so stop the signing of this foolish pact. Other South American countries will not die to defend your foolish alliance. Do not declare war with this pact. We are peaceful and are sad to have to threaten violence but that is exactly what you are doing to us with your alliance.

Regards.

Dear Chile

Are you willing to sign a treaty? The countries that are willing to are Zion, Colombia, and Ecuador. We must get rid of this communist swine before they go into are countries.

From
Jose Luis Tamayo

Do not speak for us Ecuador. Chile, Argentina, and I have a defencive alliance. This alliance is not "Anti-Communist" we do not start wars. I will not be in any alliance that has offence as its main priority.

And Brazil, you are indeed the largest country in South America... but only in the geographical sense.

Do not speak for us Ecuador. Chile, Argentina, and I have a defencive alliance. This alliance is not "Anti-Communist" we do not start wars. I will not be in any alliance that has offence as its main priority.

And Brazil, you are indeed the largest country in South America... but only in the geographical sense.

We have the highest population too.

Yes this pact will not be anti communist. It just in case South America gets attacked.

OOC: Umm... Is Chile still active?

(OOC: yes, the most recent activity being 8 hours ago)

OOC: Good, (and sorry to clutter the thread). I just haven't seen a post from them in quite a while.

OOC: Yes, still active. Responded to other threads mostly, before S. America got more populated in this RP

IC: The Chilean Foreign Ministry emphasizes it's good relations with all South American neighbors. Overall, we remain a Pacific facing nation, and don't see much quarrel with Brazil. Throughout the 20th Century the policy of close relations with Columbia and the United States has worked well. We recommend it for our Andean neighbors too.

At this time, with modern engineering technology available we propose securing righ-of-way with Argentina for a Trans-Andean rail and road project. This would be of great benefit to the Southern Cone. Our commercial attache will be in contact with Argentine counterparts.

:: Shortly before noon on September 1st a massive Earthquake with an Estimated magnitude of 8.3 has Struck Tokyo with an Epicenter in Sagami Bay and stretching for miles around. Few details have gotten out since the magnitude of the devastation has prevented any real communication from getting out of the Disaster Area word is that the palace has been damaged and the status of the emperor is unknown at this time. Japan is calling out to the international community to give any aid at all possible to this disaster. A massive firestorm erupted due to the earthquake and the wooden and paper structures incinerated untold thousands.::


OOC: ouch..........

Headlines in 1923:

Earthquake in Japan: Chile offers engineering assistance and proposes a commercial treaty with Tokyo

Adminal Villareal leads exploratory and scientific expidition to Ross Island, Antarctica

Employment Growth Remains Steady

Conservatives in Senate back London Treay Accession: Conservatives Appear Poised to Sweep 1924 Elections.

In addition, the US has offered to sell Chile 8 modern light cruisers (Raliegh class) and 10 destroyers at a subsidized price, along with 5 modern submarines and sufficient seaplanes to equip three squadrons.

The Chilean Naval Attache in Washington has agreed to the terms for the sale of ships and planes from the United States, and payment is being wired at this time.

As predicted, the Conservative Party wins a solid majority in both the House of Representatives and Senate. Presidential election results are as follows:

Stephen D'Amico, Conservative: 54%
Guilliermo Rodriguez, Constitutionalist: 30%
Ernesto McGowan, Liberal 16%

Radio Nacional deChile begins overseas service on July 1, 1924.

The D'Amico Administration has been plagued by labor strife which has been on the upswing with inflation linked to the World War. Violent strikes have occurred in Santiago, Valparaiso, and Punta Arenas. It is expected that the Socialists will make gains in the fall congressional elections.

In the midst of an ever-deepening postwar depression, caused by the collapse of worldwide copper demand, Socialist Marco Arenas sweeps into office with 53% of the vote. No industries are naitonalized during the first two years of the Arenas administration but many public works projects are launched, including port and airport expansion, and rail signalling improvements throughout Chile. A research station is manned year-round in Chillean Antarctica. Electricity production and costs are regulated, and the grid extends to all towns of more than 10,000 population..

Chile has opened the centerpiece of it's transportation capital investment, O'Higgins International Airport in Santiago.

With the completion of many transportation projects and the expansion of the electrical grid, the Arenas Administration turns it's attention to provision of health clinics, and mandatory schooling from age 6 - 15 throughout Chile.