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First Ships Leave Shipyards In Constanta

The first german-built Roon-class cruisers have left the recently built shipyards in constanta, these are the first of many ships to be assembled in Rumania, although the cruisers are to be delivered to the ottomon empire the govermant hopes to negotiate contracts with germany for the modernisation of the Romanian navy.

In addition, It is expected that the goverment will also seek contracts for the modernisation of the army.

[[[OOC:a realisation that begins with a quote from the Allrefer.com (http://reference.allrefer.com/country-guide-study/romania/romania29.html)-paragraph 7-:

"An almost obsessive distrust of Russia prompted Charles to sign a secret treaty of alliance with Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Italy in 1883. Thus Charles' kingdom became one of the Central Powers. Romania openly fortified military defenses along its Russian border and left unprotected the Transylvanian mountain passes into Hungary. However, Charles withheld knowledge of the pact even from successive premiers and foreign ministers until 1914, For years the king kept Romania's only copy of the treaty locked in his personal safe at the royal summer retreat." ]]]

In secret:
Recent rumors of an alliance between Russia and Austrohungary has made charles (Carol I) think (cogs are spinning) :" with austria-hungary negotiating an alliance with those treacherous russians what now is this "pact"? while germany has invested in our country, kaiser wilhelm is a Hohenzollern and germany is a very good potential official ally, romanian borders are exposed to the austo-hungarians, romanian transelvania and bukovina are facing Magyarization and if the russians decide to move against us we would be facing attacks from all directions but south, and what if bulgaria (our rival) join them as well? we will be encircled! It seems our "pact" with the austro-hungarians was nothing but a farce! while our pact with germany and Italy seems more reliable. and perhaps also our only chance but they have to be official...

You might want to keep up with current events (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=432096&page=2&pp=15). Russia and Austria are not on good terms right now . . . And getting publicly paranoid about Russia is a good way to get yourself the wrong kind of notice, my little Wallachian friend.

To His Highness, Prince Gheorghe Cantacuzino, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Rumania

Greetings and Felicitations.
It is pleasing to His Imperial Majesty's government that our counterparts in Wallachia have elected to make initial overtures of friendship. But I regret I must inform you that His Majesty cannot contemplate the cession of any Russian territory at the present time. We understand the population of Bessarabia to consist in large part of ethnic Romanians, and are certainly willing to discuss reasonable means of adequately protecting them from unwarranted discrimination, or even allowing them certain privileges with regard to communicating freely with their kinsmen across the Prut.
Moreover, I can assure you that Sankt-Peterburg will always bear your concerns for the region in mind, and furthermore wholly supports the union of Romania with her much larger territory of Transylvania.
We are certainly open to further discussions with your government so long as these guidelines are understood. A lasting peace in the Balkans for all her peoples is highly desirable to the All-Russian Empire.

With Respect,
Graf Vladimir Nikolayevich Lamzdorf, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Empire of All the Russias

[OoC: Is Silistra Russian? I thought it was Bulgarian. And I'd support keeping it Bulgarian (if it is), given the strong Panslavist and Neoslavist factions in the Russian Imperial Court. I'd definitely be willing to mediate a treaty between Romania and Bulgaria, however.]

[OoC: silistra was russian but was ceded to bulgaria around the time of the berlin congress I think..?]

To Graf Vladimir Nikolayevich Lamzdorf, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Empire of All the Russias

We understand that no drastic action can be taken concerning besserabia and do not think any is needed, we are pleased ,also, that you are willing to provide Romanians in besserabia with privileges as his majesty only wants what is best for them. We are willing aswell to determine these privileges so that Romanian Rights are respected and at the same time the interests of other groups in the region are respected aswell.

We appreciate your support regarding Transylvania and would like to inform you that we are attempting to settle the matter diplomaticly. however if ,heavens forbid, things became extreme then your continued support is very much welcomed.

In regard to silistra, as we want to seek better relations with our bulgarian neighbors we will not press for it.

Keep in mind that peace is also desirable to us aswell, The balkan lands are rich while its people aren't and I have always believed that with peace and stability along with progressive thinking that may very well change.

With Respect,
Prince Gheorghe Cantacuzino, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Rumania

Optimistic outlook for Negotiations
Negotiations with both the Russian empire and the austro-hungarian empire over the rights of romanians residing in their dominion have yielded very positive results as both agreed to protect the rights of romanians living in their nations.

The negotiaions were conducted primarily by foreign minister, his exellency, Prince Gheorghe Cantacuzino with the backing of his majesty King Carol I. Russian foreign minister Graf Vladimir Nikolayevich Lamzdorf has stated to the prince that they are willing to protect Romanians in bessarabia from any unwarrented discrimination and granting priviliges to them. The prince is very optimistic and is currently waiting for response from his russian counterpart to finalize the terms of a treaty.

Negotiations with austria-hungary have led to assurances that romanian culture will be respected aswell as promise of future reforms that secure transylvanian romanians' rights.

Prince Cantacuzino has expressed his hope in creating an aura of peace and harmony in the area which benefit the current and future generations.

19. August 1904 - Romanian Pavillion - Forest Park, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

From: HRH Crown Princess Catherine of Bulgaria
To: HRH King Carol I of Romania

I am scared that things could start getting very messy if we do not get this situation rectified soon... It has been a long time since anything has been normal and sane. My father is back home taking care of domestic matters in Sofia. As you could tell, events in Viet Nam and Venezuela are making me paranoid about letting my guard down for a minute...We must find a time to meet in the next few months to see where we stand...

Millitary Exercises Announced
The goverment has announced that a series of extensive millitary exercises, otherwise known as "wargames", along with a "simulation of war" will be conducted all across the country. The purposes of these exercises as told by a goverment spokesperson are to attempt to develop new tactics in both the offence and the defence, to increase the experiance of reserve troops in the field of combat and to determine tactical and strategic weak and strong points in the countryside.

Reserves are to be called up over a number of intervals which will extend over a period of three years to avoid effects on the productivity of Romanian economy. Each period will take place mostly in a different part of the country.

A "simulation of war" will assume that the country is in a state of war, and the goverment advises the citizens to not be alarmed if they hear sounds of artillary and gunshots firing in the atmosphere in daytime or nighttime or see soldiers move about, populated areas where exercises will occur at the night will be informed some time before the exercises commence so that they can be temporary relocated to suitable residence.

The exercises are to be supervised by prominant general Alexandru Averescu. Along with other top army officials.

Prince Cantacuzino Appointed As Premier Of Romania

Following his successful career as a skilled diplomat by founding a foothold for the begining of a new Russian-Romanian friendship, the parliment and Crown prince Ferdinand gave their blessing to the new prime minister. His majesty apparently has given his blessing aswell in the form of a personally written address to the parliment expressing aswell his regret in not being able to attend the ceremony while he's away visiting the German Kaiser.

The office of forign minister will probably be kept by the prince in the mean time although in the future it is expected that one of the many suitable candidates will be chosen for this post.

From: Field Marshal Grand Duke Nikolai Nikolayevich Romanov
To: Premier Prince Gheorghe Cantacuzino

We are coming to liberate the Wallachian people of Transylvania from under the Habsburg Yoke. We respectfully request the free and unhindered passage through Rumanian territory for our troops. We request nothing further of Bucuresti, but would be pleased with any material assistance you may be able to supply [OoC: Don't you have an arms factory down there? That sure would help . . . ].
Germany shows no sign of intervening on behalf of Vienna, and in any case we are prepared to turn any ethnic German territories that God may see fit to award to our occupation over to the House of Hohenzollern.
Austria has been a faithless ally to you. We offer Transylvania to your sovereignty freely, and take this opportunity furthermore to remind you of the various improvements we have undertaken to effect--for no more cause than your simple request--in the condition of your countrymen in Bessarabia.
Our troop shipments will be arriving on the border on 22 September 1905, and I do hope fervently that you will allow them the passage we resepectfully request.
Thank you.

ooc: I have an arms factory there, although I don't know if Germany or Rumania owns it. If Germany owns it then expect the owners there to be sympatetic to the Russian cause and to assist the Russians.

OoC: I think Germany owns it, but if it's Romanian then expect that you have full support from them.

War Declared! Army Mobillised!
Due to recent imperiallistic moves by the dual monarchy on the region and their refusal to withdraw the king and parliment have agreed to approve a declaration of war on the dual monarchy and join with Russian forces to liberate the oppressed regions which have fallen under Austro-Hungarian dual monarchy's yolk including the Romanian region of Transelvania which has seen past efforts by the dual monarchy to supress their identity and they currently have little voting rights in the area even though they represent a majority.

10,000 of the finest members of the Romanian Army were dispatched upon declartion of hostillities to assist the Russians, reserves have been fully mobillised in the last two weeks and new recruits will be given a crash course training.General Alexandru Averescu has been appointed the leader of the Army and will coordinate with the Russians in fighting the enemy.

On a final note, major logistical industries are to be temporarily placed under the governments control to provide the troops with needed supplies.

April 2, 1906 - Romanian Embassy, Sofia

From: HRH Crown Princess Catherine of Bulgaria
To: HRH King Carol I of Romania

We have declared war on Austria_hungary as well...

The War Has Ended! Romanians United!

Following the libration of Transelvania and neighbor Yugoslavia and the inevitibale fall of the Austrian Empire, Diplomats from all countries met in the American capitol city of Washington to officially end the war.

In the Washington Conference Romania's rightful claims on Transylvania were officiall recognised making Transylvania officially a part of our kingdom now to be called the United Kingdom of Romania. Many Romanians rejoice at this news and the goverment has declared the 15th of Augest (the day (I guess) when Romanian troops backed with their allies entered Transylvania) a national holiday.

His majesty the king has thanked all of Romania's allies and has expressed his hope for a brighter future.

Also, the Army demobillises and our heros return home to a well earned celebration, while prayers are to be held for those who fell valiently on the honorable field of battle.

The Romanian Government -concerned over its citizens in Besserabia- moves its troops into Besserabia to protect its citizens and offering refuge to any russian refugees who do not want to be governed by the communists (this includes the Tsar and any of his relatives should they make it here)...
It sickens me – sickens me, sir – that after all the good Russian blood split on behalf of Wallachian freedom in Transylvania you should repay us with this disgusting treachery. I cannot credit it – the mind reels.
Get your damn troops out of Bessarabia now, or I assure you sir there will soon be no more Hohenzollern Romania.
And I may as well take this opportunity to offer refuge in the Union to any Wallachians who don't want to live under feudalism.
We are not amused.

A.F Kerensky - Premier, ARSDU

The Union looks with some dismay upon Bucuresti's courting of Italian favors. Roma has ever shown itself an implacable enemy of both the Slavic peoples and Socialism, and indeed in the Great War, Russians and other peoples of the Union fought alongside the Vlachs against the Italian foeman, for the sake of a fuller self-determination for the Romanian people. Both the Union and the Workers' Republic maintain assets in Romania [OoC: i.e., the German naval base and arms factory at Constanta, also used by Russia], and should be more than willing, if approached, to expand our investments in Romanian industry. Moreover, the question of Bessarabia was due, finally, to be permanently resolved between our two powers soon. This would have been much easier, and more preferable to the Vlachs, if Moskva and Bucuresti were on good terms.
Yet Bucuresti has sought the aid of Roma. An enemy.
Know that the Union does not look kindly upon any expansion of Italian influence in the Balkans, so near to Socialist borders. The greedy and treacherous Italian monarcho-capitalists would only be too happy to place such a dagger near our hearts--and as guardians of the Revolution, that we cannot permit.
We hope that this matter can be resolved to our mutual benefit.

Comrade L.B. Kamenev, People's Commissar for International Affairs

Okay, here's the offer:

Russia will transfer Bessarabian sovereignty to Romania on the following conditions:

1) That the current government retains the same autonomy from Bucharest as it has from Moscow. Any changes made within Bessarabia's government should come democratically from within.

2) That workers' rights and properties presently existing under the Bessarabian Socialist government not be interfered with by Bucharest.

3) That Bucharest solemnly pledge not to interfere in any Romanian territory with the lawful political activities of any socialist party. Obviously, terrorism is not a lawful political activity, but peaceful demonstrations and participating in free and fair elections are.

4) That the Union, Romania, Germany, and Yugoslavia enter into a permanent Collective Security Agreement that will take precedence over any other military treaties that the signatory states may contract individually.

5) In return, both Russia and Germany will continue to provide assistance in Romania's modernization and industrialization. Russia particularly can help with agricultural modernization and the development of the transportation and enegy sectors.

This doesn't sound bad to me. Granted, I suppose Point (3) interferes with your internal political affairs, but not badly, and it's not like you're not getting anything in exchange. Anyway, I hope you'll consider it.

Ahem (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9650099&postcount=176).
Lemme get this straight. There's a Russo-German shipyard already in Romania, and you go to the Americans for help in building up your Navy.
Now I know you're just trying to piss me off.
I'm going to lay it on the line. You have two choices for patronage: Russia or Nobody. I was being pretty damn reasonable allowing you to go with the latter. Much more reasonable than the Soviets were in Real Life. But guess what? Cultivating closer ties with Moscow's sworn enemies is not neutral.
You can forget Moldova (I'm not calling it "Bessarabia" anymore). In fact, you can probably forget your independence as a country at this point. I'm sick of your backstabbing. Consider my troops mobilized and alerted. If you twitch, I'm levelling Constanta with whatever forces I've got there, and waltzing across the Prut.
I gave you Transylvania. How did you show your gratitude? By being the only country on Earth to violate Russian sovereignty during the Civil War. We haven't forgotten. You can toe the freakin' line now, buddy, or be prepared to go down.

ooc
somebody forgot to give the Bear his coffee this morning... (chuckle). The US isn't going to give military assistance to a nation that is dead meat if the Russians invade, especially since that nation essentially raped Austria Hungary with Russian help during the Great War.

IC
The US regretfully declines to provide assistance to Rumania at this time, as all construction is currently commited.

It's true, I haven't had enough coffee. But since the US declined to assist, I'll stand my troops down (more-or-less).

But I'm calling for all Romanian Leftists to rise up and overthrow their illegal Right-wing government, on the basis that Romanian freedom cannot be secured by a policy of constantly antagonizing Moscow, and that the Bucharest government is simply using fear of Moscow as an excuse to oppress the Romanian workers and peasants.

Ahem (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9650099&postcount=176).
Lemme get this straight. There's a Russo-German shipyard already in Romania, and you go to the Americans for help in building up your Navy.
Now I know you're just trying to piss me off.
I'm going to lay it on the line. You have two choices for patronage: Russia or Nobody. I was being pretty damn reasonable allowing you to go with the latter. Much more reasonable than the Soviets were in Real Life. But guess what? Cultivating closer ties with Moscow's sworn enemies is not neutral.
You can forget Moldova (I'm not calling it "Bessarabia" anymore). In fact, you can probably forget your independence as a country at this point. I'm sick of your backstabbing. Consider my troops mobilized and alerted. If you twitch, I'm levelling Constanta with whatever forces I've got there, and waltzing across the Prut.
I gave you Transylvania. How did you show your gratitude? By being the only country on Earth to violate Russian sovereignty during the Civil War. We haven't forgotten. You can toe the freakin' line now, buddy, or be prepared to go down.

OOC:Woaw!! wait just a cotton picking minute!

IC:We asked to purchase (not aid or donate) blueprints for the construction of submarines from both US and Germany in Romania's shipyards, we find it shocking to see that the "workers sociallist paradise" believes that it has a monopoly (capitalist action for your information) on Romania's industry, millitary, navy and airforce! backstabbing indeed, we have not violated any international law or agreements between us, we are attempting to be neutral in this seemingly crazy world but the constant disrespect and seemingly failure to recognise our existance as a nation has made this very hard to do...

OOC:Knock it of already about Transylvania, Tsar Nikoli and Premier De Witte gave us that as reward for alowing the troops to pass through, I mean we practically gave Austria-Hungary to Czarist Russia. Even the US acknowledges that. I'm begining to regret not supporting the Czar when he needed us....

OOC:Woaw!! wait just a cotton picking minute!

IC:We asked to purchase (not aid or donate) blueprints for the construction of submarines from both US and Germany in Romania's shipyards, we find it shocking to see that the "workers sociallist paradise" believes that it has a monopoly (capitalist action for your information) on Romania's industry, millitary, navy and airforce! backstabbing indeed, we have not violated any international law or agreements between us, we are attempting to be neutral in this seemingly crazy world but the constant disrespect and seemingly failure to recognise our existance as a nation has made this very hard to do...

OOC:Knock it of already about Transylvania, Tsar Nikoli and Premier De Witte gave us that as reward for alowing the troops to pass through, I mean we practically gave Austria-Hungary to Czarist Russia. Even the US acknowledges that. I'm begining to regret not supporting the Czar when he needed us....
I said nothing about a monopoly. I said something about your invasion of Russian territory and the fact that Moscow is sick of you seeking out the support of our enemies. And I will not knock it off about Transylvania. Obviously we have a very different understanding of what happened in the Great War, which probably explains pretty well why I think you're insolent and you think I'm overbearing, and both of us think we're being reasonable. Oh, well. Understanding comes too late. It ends now anyway, one way or another.

The Union Supreme Council formally recognizes the full sovereignty and independence of Moldova as the "legitimate government of the Workers' and Peasants' Republic of Romania," and the WPRR immediately declares war on the "illegal and tyrannical United Kingdom of Romania."

OOC: Well, it seems I didn't have to go violating America's bubble to spill some blood.

Anyways, Russia couldv'e gone through Germany if they wanted Austria-Hungary.

IC: The Worker's Republic also calls for the imperialists to be destroyed and their bodies burned in the streets! Revolution!

The Worker's Army begins preparation and begin mobilization to support an unjust attack on her bretheren.

OOC: Oh, and Monopolies are bad, at least according to the original Capitalist Adam Smith. Monopolies hurt the flow of trade and disrupt supply/demand. If anything they are communist or fascist. Although, there really isn't fascism in this timeline...

OOC: I feel like smiting everyone today. I;m not thinking straight today, so if this comes from out of the blue, please excuse me.
IC:
The Kingdom of Italy strongly condemns this blatant aggression against Romania and demands that this action end. It is obvious that the Russo-German conspiracy desires the whole of the world for itself, and that this blatant act of unchecked imperialism is to destabilise Europe. We cannot stand for this.

The newly-elected Prime Minster, Leon Blum has issued a statement condeming the attack on Rumania and the attempt to incite revolution against the elected government.

The newly-elected Prime Minster, Leon Blum has issued a statement condeming the attack on Abania.
OOC:They didn't attack Albania...did they?

I said nothing about a monopoly. I said something about your invasion of Russian territory and the fact that Moscow is sick of you seeking out the support of our enemies. And I will not knock it off about Transylvania. Obviously we have a very different understanding of what happened in the Great War, which probably explains pretty well why I think you're insolent and you think I'm overbearing, and both of us think we're being reasonable. Oh, well. Understanding comes too late. It ends now anyway, one way or another.

Buy from russia or from nobody?? sounds pretty much like a monoply to me, and seeking the support of enemies?? we're just trying to buy blueprints to build a submarine from Germany and the US (to study and develop our own), It's not like we're giving them bases or vowing to support them or anything. It's just part of being neutral means dealing with both sides, why I was going to approach Italy also but they already have investments in Romania.


Parthini]OOC: Oh, and Monopolies are bad, at least according to the original Capitalist Adam Smith. Monopolies hurt the flow of trade and disrupt supply/demand. If anything they are communist or fascist. Although, there really isn't fascism in this timeline...

Oh sorry, I meant exploitationist or whatever reason you gave for putting businesses in your own nations under the control of the workers...

OOC:They didn't attack Albania...did they?

OOC: No they did not... In fact Russia and Albania have reached an understanding. Jensai meant Romania, where Russia is promoting civil war and revolution.

OOC: Edited. Boy is my face red.

Secret

The Hungarian Government is grieved to hear of Romania's withdrawal from the Eastern European Conference. However, Hungary is still interested in strengthening ties with Romania. In the matter, we propose an agreement between our two nations:

1. All tariffs between our two nations will be reduced and eventually completely abolished over the course of several years. (say 5 or ten)
2. The creation of the possibility of low-interest loans between our to nations governments allowing each other to help one another in any times of economic uncertainty.
3. The reducing of military forces and fortifications on each others borders and the promotion of trade and travel between our two nations.
4. The establishment of a military alliance, requiring us to come to each others aid if the other is under attack or suffering from internal unrest unless it was of the signatories making. (i.e. if you start a war I am not required to help and vise versa, but if say Bulgaria goes psychotic and attacks you, I would be required to assist you)
5. The further cooperation of our governments and militaries to assure no conflict will arise between us.

ooc: obviously because of the fact that Russia is psychotic about you dealing with anyone that he might not like, this is not a take it or leave it treaty. You don’t like #4? Then it doesn’t have to be part of our treaty. Make sure you label your posts Secret so Russia, the evil..…person that he is can’t make a IC post about it.

I am not psychotic. I'm paranoid, and rightly so - he invaded me once, and I still don't entirely trust him.
Regardless, we're working it out. Moscow will not object to Article (4) of Hungary's proposed treaty. That is, if you don't keep it Secret. Then I'll know I can't trust you.

I am not psychotic. I'm paranoid, and rightly so - he invaded me once, and I still don't entirely trust him.
Regardless, we're working it out. Moscow will not object to Article (4) of Hungary's proposed treaty. That is, if you don't keep it Secret. Then I'll know I can't trust you.

ooc: sorry I just like giving people a hard time. Its one of my more nasty tendincies.

Sorry, just giving it back. One of my own nasty tendencies.

ooc
war moderator here... so at this point no war between Rumania and Russia... right?

ooc
war moderator here... so at this point no war between Rumania and Russia... right?
Nor will there be. We're working it out. Slowly. But. Surely.

OoC: Alright I think I got things worked out with VP. so...
Conspirators Caught! Crisis Averted!

In the wake of the Recent crisis with the USDR, war seemed inevitible as border clashes arose between the two sides and internal unrest caused by several extremist political groups and parties. The Prime Minister urged everyone to stay calm but the situation was seemingly going to erupt.

Fortunately, due to valient efforts made by calm-headed reasonable parties from both sides the crisis was averted and was identified to be a conspiricy against regional peace and stabillity. The details of which are still unknown but government officials tell us that more will be revealed at the nearest convenience.

The Treaty of Kishinev (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9672120&postcount=132).
In effect, though amendments can still be made at your request.

Conspiracy Unravelled! "Iron Guards" Behind the Plot!!

The country is in shock after the near outbreak of war between Romania and Russia, whole famillies lived in fear that a war might engulf their homes and the economy suffered as frightful bsinessmen were moving their capital amidst fears of conflict.

Fortunately, Government officials were able to resolve the situation and uncover a most dasterdly plot to bring Eastern Europe to war.

The masterminds of this plot were the paramillitiray group known as the "Iron Guards" and are thought to be involved in the dissapearence and assasination of several leftiests and sociallists. The group has been declared illeagel and several of its members have been brought in for questioning. However officals are concerned that the bulk of the paramillitary group have temprorally eluded cature and are reported to be hiding out in the Carpathians.
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In secret: the group have taken over some supply caches that were put in the carpathians in fear of a war with Russia and has ambushed a convoy that was returning supplies from the carpathians. So the fascist group may last for a while. officials are puzzled on how the caches and convoys were located as their location were of highly classified nature...

[OoC: There's a huge background to this in the Yugoslavian Thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=440871&page=8&pp=15). We may need to send more troops to Yugoslavia soon. It's totally up to you whether we can ship them across Romania.]

You cannot predict with such certainty the outcome of a military campaign. Do not even try to pretend to me that this is possible. You are evading justice and obstructing the peace process in an attempt to illegally seize the historically Serbian land of Kosovo. You have not answered any of the Council's concerns openly or honorably. The only obstruction to a solution is Tirana, which protects its terrorists behind the human shields of Albanian refugees. It sickens me, frankly.

You will permit French peacekeepers to do their jobs - which is to keep the peace, by effectively dealing with threats to it. Or the consequences will be dire for the current Albanian Government.

The Mediterranean Squadron of the Red Fleet is already returning from Spain to blockade the Albanian coast.

If you refuse, Red Army units will be ordered to fire on any Albanian that comes within range of our guns. After all, any of them might be a terrorist, and we must do whatever we can to keep the peace. And let me assure you, Mr. President, the range of our guns is long.

This is your final warning. Moscow has lost all patience with your obstinacy.

- Premier N.I. Bukharin, Union of Social-Democratic Republics

Traitors Found Guilty, Sentanced to Imprisonment and Exile
Following the arrest of several paramillitary group leaders in relation to the recent political crisis which almost esclated to war. The trial of these individuals commenced at Bucharest. Strong evidence provided by the Romanian intelligence Branch and several testimonies by conffessed paramillitary group members gave little for the defence to argue, but the most damning proof came from Arkaidy Gaider, A prominant Russian journalist who also participated in a mediation attempt in Serbia, Mr. Gaidar provided photographs, copies of reports and even a sound recording recorded by his phonograph, which however did not give strong argument by itself due to the low volume and a mild unclearness, but coupled with the rest of the evidence gave a reasonable hypothesis for the chain of events which lead to the crisis.

All defendants were found guilty and were sentanced to imprisonment according to their degree of involvement and after Exile on an island on the Baltic which lcation has been kept unknown for security matters.
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The inteligance branch have been kept on high alert and are attempting the source of the security leak, the main cause has been found but is being followed to find the parties involved.
In Transylvania the millitary has begun a series of operations to root out the insurgents but no major forces are comitted, although the airforce is trying new recon methods to locate the troublemakers.

The Hungarian Government requests military and economic aid in the curent civil unrest in Hungary. (ooc: its way past just civil unrest at this point but...) Right-wing terrorists fighting under the banner of the Arrow's Cross have been steping up their attacks on government forces, and your aid would be appreciated. We also wish to warn you that these extemists often call for reclaiming old territory including Trannsylvania and may attack your forces there or encourage and help extremists in your nation that share similiar goals as they do. Please, our two nations have not always seen eye to eye, but these times have past.

Secret

The Hungarian Government is grieved to hear of Romania's withdrawal from the Eastern European Conference. However, Hungary is still interested in strengthening ties with Romania. In the matter, we propose an agreement between our two nations:

1. All tariffs between our two nations will be reduced and eventually completely abolished over the course of several years. (say 5 or ten)
2. The creation of the possibility of low-interest loans between our to nations governments allowing each other to help one another in any times of economic uncertainty.
3. The reducing of military forces and fortifications on each others borders and the promotion of trade and travel between our two nations.
4. The establishment of a military alliance, requiring us to come to each others aid if the other is under attack or suffering from internal unrest unless it was of the signatories making. (i.e. if you start a war I am not required to help and vise versa, but if say Bulgaria goes psychotic and attacks you, I would be required to assist you)
5. The further cooperation of our governments and militaries to assure no conflict will arise between us.

bump for the new player to see and read.

Romania is interested in purchasing a carrier, as well as the fighter carrier group.
Warsaw will inquire of Bucharest as to what possible strategic need a Romanian fleet carrier might serve, given that Romania possesses only two ports, which both open on highly contained waters surounded by friendly powers. Bucharest's answer may affect the delivery of aid for 1936.

OOC: I should have posted this here...but my new news thread is located here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=10119433#post10119433)

My mistake!

Bucharest responds that they are only seking to purchase a carrier of any type, in order to improve their nation's defense. They original plan was to build Rumania's own escort carrier, but if an oppurtunity arises to purchase a better one, than RUmanian government will take it. Bucharest reminds Warsaw that Rumania is not a protectarate, colony or province of the Soviet Union, but merely an ally. What the Rumanian goverment chooses to spend it's money on is of no concern to Warsaw. Would the Rumanian government question why the Union sought to purchase a carrier? The note ends cordially, saying that relations shall remain friendly, espite any minor difficulties the two nations may encounter.
The issue of whether or not Romania was a "protectorate, colony, or province" of the Sovereign People was neither addressed nor implied by Warsaw's inquiry, and this response is merely evasive.

If the military expansions of nations on the Union's borders - nations which have in the past engaged in unprovoked acts of aggression against the republics of the Union - is of "no concern to Warsaw," one is left to wonder what, if anything, Bucharest imagines to be a legitimate matter for Warsaw's interest.

I will ask again. As you point out, sir, Romania is the Union's ally. Romania is experiencing no threat in the Black Sea that could possibly justify maintaining the expense of a modern aircraft carrier, so Warsaw feels it has just cause to wonder: just what purpose this aircraft carrier is intended to serve?

A question asked between friends should not have provoked such a defensive response.

- Kazimierz Świtalski, Union Minister for Defense