NationStates Jolt Archive

Seperation of State and Church

President Émile François Loubet has today announced plans to seperate the State from the Church whether or not this has anything to do with the Dreyfus affair or the recent pulling out of China has yet to be announced, this has however angered many of the French monarchists, antidreyfusards and anti-scemitists, the President is not a very popular man at the moment.

Withdrawal From China

France today pulled out it's interest's in China, the country is suffering a mass civil war between those that despise the Christians and those that are Christian, this is yet more evidence that France is becoming less and less religiously active, a planned seperation of the State and the Church has been put in motion by the President, whether or not this will suceed is an entirley different matter.

Motion Passed

The Seperation of the State and the Church proposal was passed today amidst cries of protest from antidreyfusards, the proposal was not passed unanimously, infact it was only just passed, their have now been plans to withdraw Frances Embassy in the Vatican, this will not be great for the President's popularity with the Catholic populattion.

To: President Loubet
From: President Roca
Re: Separation of Church and State

It deeply saddens the people of Argentina that you would consider breaking your country off from the mother church. Nations still loyal to Roman Catholicism need to show their loyalty now more than ever, with the hightened sectionalism within the various Christian churches. While we respect your descision to distance yourself from a foreign power, even a religious one who's influence in your country is great, we request that you at the very least continue your embassy to the Vatican. Surely, your nation's beliefs have not deteriorated so far as to require no communication between the two heads of state.

Your obt.

President Roca

Telegram
From: 7th President of the Third French Republic, Émile François Loubet
To: President Roca
Re: Separation of Church and State

Though we have cut off diplomatic ties with the Vatican our country will still remain Catholic, we have however severed all ties between the Church and the State, if the Dreyfus Affair taught us anything it is that the State should never interfere with the Church and visa versa, we hope this has cleared up any confusion that you may have had.

Signed:

Émile François Loubet

Presidential Nightmare, or Tactical Genius

Our President the seemingly insane Émile François Loubet has today sent an ultimatum to the larger empire of Britain concerning the state of affairs within the group of Islands known by the English as the "New Hebrides" Lundi du Figaro newspaper must ask, has the President finally snapped, is he totally starck raving mad? Or is he a secret genius, has he fooled the British empire into surrendering land? We want your opinions, we will pay for the postage of what you think, the address is written below.

To: President of the Third French Republic, Émile François Loubet
From: Alberto Gomez, Foreign Minister, Republic of Chile

I wish to cover several recent developments, and assure the French Republic that we understand and are supportive of the development and maintenance of democracy in France, just as we are in Chile. We are in full understanding and support of measures you deem needed to ensure freedom of religion and noninterference within France. We too have fought for such freedoms, in the Constitutionalist War.

Of course, we view with distaste the vile accusations against Captain Dreyfus, and join with the rest of the world in hoping for the prevelance of justice.

If Chile can serve to negotiate between Britain and France with regard to the New Hebrides, we will be glad to serve in that capacity.

Finally, we wish to reassure our friends in France and throughout Europe that our recent purchase of a modern battleship from the German Empire has no bearing on any European or colonial conflicts, but is mandated by increasing needs for naval patrols in the South Pacific.

Thank you.

New Hebrides Riots

The tiny group of islands just off Australia, the former colony of Britain, have been the scene of many recent riots, we have been told these are mostly Britishriots but that a few small, out of control, colonists have began a series of hate crimes against the British settlers, our President, Émile François Loubet, has condemmed the riots saying that the rioters are no more than savage dogs, two protected cruisers, the (...) and the (...) have been deployed to attempt to scare the French populace into order.

Greetings,

Korea is a nation in the throes of industrialisation and modernisation, and that process requires capital to speed it. We, however, lack the capital required. So, we therefore request a five billion ($5,000,000,000) loan payable over twenty years, with a 5% interest rate, to help industrialise Korea. France, as the granter of the loan, will be the primary interest in Korean trade, asside from China and Japan, and will profit from the interest.

As stated before, this loan will be paid off in 1921 if granted this year. Payments of $262,500,000, a large portion of our budget, will be made each year to France. This terms are negotiable, and we look forward to working with France in the future.

Greetings,

Korea is a nation in the throes of industrialisation and modernisation, and that process requires capital to speed it. We, however, lack the capital required. So, we therefore request a five billion ($5,000,000,000) loan payable over twenty years, with a 5% interest rate, to help industrialise Korea. France, as the granter of the loan, will be the primary interest in Korean trade, asside from China and Japan, and will profit from the interest.

As stated before, this loan will be paid off in 1921 if granted this year. Payments of $262,500,000, a large portion of our budget, will be made each year to France. This terms are negotiable, and we look forward to working with France in the future.

(OOC: posted a reply in Boxer rebellion)

Franko Germanic Alliance?

It would appear that our president Émile François Loubet has done it again, this time dropping the long deep seated hatred between the two countries France and Germany, one has to wonder, is this a good thing that two long enemies canfinally put aside all adversities, or is this a plan by François Loubet to gain more territory for France, whether either one is right it is going to cause trouble to an already wired populous.

Terror Strikes At Last

Last night the Arc de Triomphe was destroyed, approximatly a half a ton of Dynamite sticks placed on the left leg of the Arc, the loss of the first beam caused the slow collapse of the whole Arc, it is now a mass scene of rubble as investigators attempt to work out who did this, one thing is for certain, this was the work of anti-German alliance seperatists, a canvas found nearby clearly written in French saying "France is no More!"

Presidential Response

The President was the first man to get directly involved, he ordered that the city of Paris be immediatly shut down so that any investigation could be made a lot easier, a proposed state of Martial law has left many tense but the President has quashed all rumors saying that he only wishes to get this event done with so that Paris could return to it's normal routine.

(OOC: the first of ((possibly)) many French terror Strikes)

To: President Loubet
From: King Alfonso XIII

I support any and all actions you take against the vile terrorists who would destroy such a grand architectual and artistic monument. They are obviously uneducated peasents who do not know that the Franco-German Pact would bring peace and stability to their country. I send my regards to you and your government and hope that these terrorists can be but to rest.
-Alfonso XIII, King of Spain and Protector of the Spanish People

To: President Loubet
From: Lord Lansdowne, British Foreign Minister

We deplore the acts of terrorism taking place in your nation, but can only wonder as to the effects that martial law will have on your capital. Though of course steps must be taken to combat these terrorists. We wish you well in these operations and hope taht the perpetrators can be brought to justice swiftly.

Bombing Plot Stopped

Three French officers have been each given medals for bravery today after they tackled a would be bomber attempting to destroy governmental buildings, Émile François Loubet presented the medals outside of the mayors town hall in Paris.

Crime Rises in Urban France

Acts of theft and vandalism have skyrocketed in parts of urbanised France, specifically Paris and Lyon, the two have faced major acts of vandalism bordering on Terrorism, just the other week a Goverment official was accosted outside his home, he has since been taken to a secure location, are we beggining to see the start of the same acts which terrorised Luxembourg (OOC: ahhh flashback jokes) not that long ago.

Secret IC
To: President Loubet
From: King Alfonso XIII

It appears as if Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Great Britain find our alliance as a threat. Although I am glad that such an alliance can be perdieved as so great I am also sad that is those three nations become allyed it will surely create more tensions and perhaps a shorter fuse for a war. My country can not under go a war as there is much opposition to my reign by the Anarchists, Facists, and Socilaists. I propose that we have a conference between Russia, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Great Britain, and of course our two nations to discuss the current state of affairs and put to rest any rumours. I hope that such a conference could bring about certain peace for the continent.

As to your problems with crime, I regret that I can not send any assistance at this moment as we have our share of civil strife as well. I send my regards and any economic or logistical aid you need.

(OOC: im hoping to explain away all my plotholes in this post, it may get a little hairy so bare with me)

Alexandre Ribot
Alexandre crept up to the half open door of Lebout's room, he could hear the President on the other side, he sounded as if he was argueing, but Ribot could not make out the other voice, Ribot had been worrying about the president for a while now, for a short period he looked to be wanting to unite Europe, and in other cases he looked as though he wanted to tear it apart, the strange thing was that he had seemed to have gained the support of the whole of the Republic, but not the people, Alexandre poked his head slowly into the room.

"Jules Develle, I do not trust him - you don't need to trust him, just make sure he does as is asked!" Alexandre had a sudden look of confusion over his face, the president was arguing with himself "what should we do with him? - Have him killed! - No no i will not be responsible for the death of one of my ministers." Lebout poured a glass of whisky and passed it to thin air, the glass fell and smashed, Lebout did not seem to notice and continued "I suggest we get him on our side - NO! He will merely betray us, just like the British! - We have been over this, the British mean us no harm, they are our friends - so thats why the entire Republic agrees with my plans?" Alexandre crept back a bit, the door creeked and Lebout span to look straight into Alexandre's eyes, he walked slowly over "You! You're a British Spy!" The president grabbed Alexandre's collar "No monsenior President, I do wonder why you seem to be talking to yourself?" Alexandre asked with a look of panic on his face, the President moved quickly grabbing his silver letter opener and placing it onto Alexandres throat "You're a spy and you will die for it! - what are you doing? - He's a spy, he'll ruin the whole thing - he is my minister for foreign affairs! - well you made a good choice - unhand him! - No! He will die at my hands! - release him or, or - or what, im the strength you're just the brains!" The President smacked himself causing Alexandre to be cut on his left cheek, Émile seemed to taunt himself carrying the letter opener as a blade, he swiped causing the bridge of his nose to open, "You are not fit monsenior President" Ribot pleaded for the madness to end, he rose to his feet and began to move slowly towards the president "I am still fit to lead Europe into peace! - Peace is not what we need, a war for the French to re-establish themselves it what we need! - Shuttup!" The President was obviously quite insane, Alexandre moved up to the president he hoped to disarm him and take him peacefully to a mental ward, the president began to speak gibberish "It is MY life - you'd still be a peasant if it wern't for me - I NEVER needed you, leave me! - HA! I am you! - NO! GET OUT!" Loubet took the blade and jammed it into his temple "AHHHHHHHHH - You FOOL! what have you done?! - I am ending this!" Blood spurted out as the president fell to the floor, Alexandre crept closer to the body, he was shaken this was a terrible event, his thoughts were interupted by two French Police officers rushing into the room "Monsenior Ribot! What have you done with Monsenior President?" Alexandre looked at how this made him seem to be guilty "Please i have done nothing wrong!"

(OOC: I hope that wasn't too crazy)

Émile François Loubet Dead
President Loubet was found dead, the prime suspect being that of Alexandre Ribot, Minister for foreign affairs, of course the nation is now leaderless, elections will take place this wednesday.

(OOC: if this is found to be insane then i will delete it)

From: King Alfonso XIII
To: French Parliament

We extend our condolences to the loss of your president. We hope that you will remain faithful to us after your elections as we need your help in our greatest hour of need.

Kaiser Wilhelm and the citizens of Imperial Germany offer their condolences to the French people for the loss of President Loubet and hope that this incident will not place our alliance between our great nations into jeopardy.

Election Day

The Votes have been counted and the results are in, a landslide victory for the right wing party La Droite, they promised to end the treaty with Germany, begin operations to peacefully retake Alsace Lorraine, to increase the spending in the military and most importantly to reopen the French Embassy in the Vatican, La Droite leader, and now president, Jacques Capet's first motion was to commision the rebuilding of the Arc de Triomphe, Jacques has already got on the good side of the general public.

Telegram
From: 8th President of the Third French Republic Jacques Capet
To: King Alfonso XIII
Subject: Revolts
Now that the land is in the capable hands of La Droite, and the people have began to become more sedate, we would be willing to send more men to help quell the riots, we will be sending in 10,000 more soldiers including 15 Artillery pieces, we hope that our ally can return to it's former glory.

Signed

Jacques Capet

Telegram
From: 8th President of the Third French Republic Jacques Capet
To: Kaiser Wilhelm
Subject: Treaty
The treaty that my predecessor foolishly formed without the publics consent shall be declared null and void, there is no longer a diplomatic link between our peoples, the subject of Alsace Lorraine will be discussed at a later date.

Signed

Jacques Capet

To: Jacques Capet
From: King Alfonso XIII
Subject: Re:Revolts
We thank you greatly for all the help you have supplied us with in our hour of need. We will be sure to thank you in any way you wish once these revolts have been quelled.

To: Jacques Capet
From: Esteban Iglesias
Subject: Revelucion
We have become aware of actions by your government to help the monarchy. You as well as I know that democracy is necessary and Alfonso refuses us that right. We hope you will change your mind and support us or at least remain neutral and recall all troops. Once we come to power we will be sure to thank you and remain your allies if these requests are met.

OOC: check for the revolution thread soon cus im gonna post an attack

Telegram
From: 8th President of the Third French Republic Jacques Capet
To: Esteban Iglesias
Subject: Revolution
We respect the Democratic values of our country, we would respect the values of our country if they happened to be so far left that it is beyond redicule, the point is that even though you live under what could possibly be called a dictatorship, you should respect it, the simple fact is that you are merely unpatriotic, we will never assist, and if you ever do rise to power you can be assured that the French will never respect you as a nation.

Signed

Jacques Capet

The 8th President of the Third French Republic Jacques Capet

Monsieur le President,
Allow me to express His Imperial Majesty's fondest congratulations on the occasion of your inauguration. We are sure that France will prosper and indeed flourish under your wise governance, and are pleased to see that you are correcting the errors of your lamented predecessor.
Glory to France.

With Deep Respect,
His High Excellency, Count Sergei Yulyevich Witte, Premier of the Empire of All the Russias (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=9257735#post9257735)

Greetings and congratulations,

I, King Victor Emmanuel III, wish to extend my congratulations to your victory in the elections, President Jacques Capet. I hope your election triggers increased diplomacy between Italy and France, and I hope that our two nations can grow together.

As a first act of friendship between our two nations, we would allow France to open a shipyard in southern Italy for the production of French warships. This would do two things: provide jobs for many Italians and provide warships for the French navy. If France requests such, Italy can provide land for multiple shipyards. We hope that with French help Italy can forge its economy with a backbone of ship building, and we have requested help in this field from several nations.

To the friendship of our nations,
King Victor Emmanuel III

Telegram
From: 8th President of the Third French Republic Jaques Capet
To: King Victor Emmanuel III
Subject: Shipyards

We thank King Emmanuel III for his excellent and generous offer, the senate has agreed and the deal has been accepted, we would also be willing to assist Italy in any economic matters, if the need be, we hope that this will lead onto a great friendship between our nations.

Signed

Jaques Capet

To: President Jaques Capet of the Third French Republic
From: King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy

Italy thanks France for its offer of economic aid, and its generous construction of a shipyard, but there is only one thing we think that France could do to aid Italy further economically: provide discounts for Italian businesses that import French coal. In order to more fully increase incentives to purchase French coal, we will remove all tarrifs associated with French coal. If France removes all taxes associated with its coal industry, or just provides a non-tax related discount, many Italian businesses that require coal can make use of cheaper, but less abundant, French coal resources until they are well-off enough to purchase the more-abundant but more-expensive coal from other nations.

This will provide two-way economic growth: French coal miners will have a ready source of demand and, with incentives to buy their coal, will see more capital flowing into their banks. Italian firms will pay less for coal and will profit in that the operating costs of running a coal-related industry will drop. This, in turn, may reduce the cost of goods associated with these industries and may increase demand, as Italian coal-requiring products will be cheaper.

Telegram
From: 8th President of the Third French Republic Jaques Capet
To: King Victor Emmanuel III
Subject: Shipyards

This proposal has been agreed to, we wish King Victor Emmanuel III good luck in all his countries economic matters.

Signed

Jaques Capet

Cycling Race Announced
Automobile magazine L'Auto has today announced that it will be holding a race around France, a race designed to compete with the likes of the Paris-Brest-Paris, the race will take place this July and is open to anyone skilled enough.

(OOC: oki, yes this is the begining of the Tour De France, I will be using the actual roster for winners in the Tour De France, name changes are however welcome, this year France wins)

Secret IC:

"On the matter of Germany, what is to be done? They will obviously be untrusting of us since the Loubet affair." Pierre Eudes, minister of war, asked Capet who took another puff of his pipe "We will send spies into the land, try to find out what the Germans plan, get the Senators to agree to an increase in eastern defences and try not to be discovered!" Jaques brushed Pierre off to do Capet's bidding

TOP SECRET COMMUNIQUE

To: The French Government
From: By the Grace of God and by the will of the Nation King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy

Greetings, friends in France! It is with great concern that I am forced to telegram you. Both of our nations cannot wait for the sickly Turks to tumble over and fall, and when we take steps to achieve just that, the Germans interfere with us and threaten war. Our proposal is that if Germany declares war on Italy, France declares war on Germany. Likewise, if Germany declares war on France, Italy will declare war on Germany. It is a fairly simple alliance that will benefit our two nations and defend Europe from German aggression.

Mongolia requests aid in its potential independence fight with China. Any weapons, soldiers, and/or supplies that could be spared are greatly welcome. We have vast space and resources that we cannot tap and believe it would be profitable if you helped us.

Mongolia awaits a response from France in its quest for independence.