Chapter 418: The United States and West Paris Peace Talks
The battle off the coast of San Diego ended in a disastrous defeat for the United States. When the news came out, countries around the world were in an uproar. All countries were extremely concerned about this decisive battle between the navies of the United States and Spain.
Newspapers from various countries have commented on the outcome of this decisive naval battle between the United States and Spain.
The French newspaper Le Figaro commented: The emerging US government was too eager to show its maritime interests and rushed into action before it was ready, so it was knocked unconscious by the aging Spain. Maybe the US government needs to
Let’s reflect on whether its urgent external expansion is reasonable.
For this reason, Le Figaro also drew a cartoon. President McKinley, wearing an American flag uniform and holding a model of a battleship in his hand, was knocked to the ground by Prime Minister Castillo, who was wearing a Spanish big-brimmed hat.
The irony of the picture is self-evident.
France's cynicism towards the United States is of course motivated by interests. The United States has been trying to seize its canal digging rights in Panama from the French in recent years. To this end, various methods have been used, such as using the Panama Railway in its hands, and building transportation
Canal supplies are charged high prices and even suspended for various reasons.
France is well aware of this, but because of its lack of strength in the Americas, it can only endure it silently. How can it still laugh unhappily when it finally sees the Americans being defeated?
In addition to France, the British Empire, which was extremely concerned about the United States, also reported on it. The Times commented after publishing the news of the United States' defeat. The United States' failure in this naval battle was a huge blow, but the most important thing for the United States at present is
The thing is to negotiate peace with Spain as soon as possible, because if the Spanish fleet recovers, a second bombardment of New York is very likely.
Don't think that The Times is concerned about the United States. In fact, it is just to prevent Americans from stepping down. Because the Times's suggestion is the best choice for the United States. If the United States chooses this, then there will be an explanation. Look at the cleverness
Americans have fully accepted the Times' suggestions, which will also improve the newspaper's quality and sales.
Of course, other countries also reported on this naval battle, but in general, the defeat of the United States by all parties was unexpected.
Of course, other countries can view this naval battle as a spectacle, but for the two countries involved, this is a matter of interests.
So when the attack fleet was defeated and the news of Rear Admiral Samplin's death reached the United States, a passionate denunciation immediately began. The expensive warships returned with a disastrous defeat. The American people were not satisfied with this, and neither was the capital of the United States.
Since we were not satisfied, someone needed to come forward and give an explanation, and no one was more suitable than Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt.
There was nothing to say. Faced with the unanimous call from all over the country for Roosevelt to resign, the U.S. government had no choice but to comply. So on the third day after the defeat in the naval battle, Theodore Roosevelt announced his resignation as Secretary of the Navy.
However, some people can become great people and must have their own unique strengths. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt is one of them.
On the occasion of his resignation speech, Theodore Roosevelt released a big piece of information. According to him, the failure of the United States in the naval war was due to the secret help of Spain from a country with malicious intentions. The reporters present at the time thought that this man was going to make a cliché.
When Italy sold warships, this person directly said that the British were causing trouble.
It was the British who secretly provided the Bermuda Islands for the Spanish fleet to use, and also provided various supplies and coal for fuel. For this reason, the British warships also prevented American warships from patrolling the surrounding area. They also provided defense maps and hydrographic maps about our country (falsely copied), to
The Spanish fleet provides advice and more.
Anyway, according to Theodore Roosevelt, the Spanish fleet was able to appear on the east coast because the British were hiding behind it.
Theodore Roosevelt's revelations not only satisfied reporters, but also made the American people angry. They surrounded the British Embassy without waiting for the British ambassador to defend himself, and threw eggs, vegetables, leaves and other items at him. Some radical people even wanted to
They wanted to storm the embassy. Fortunately, the U.S. government still had sense and sent military and police to protect the embassy.
Theodore Roosevelt's diversion was very brilliant, and the anger of the Americans was transferred from him to the British. Anyway, this was not an injustice to the British. Did he know that the Spanish fleet could go to the east coast to attack, but
Transited through Bermuda.
Well, the Americans' dislike of the British can be deepened yet again.
The defeated Americans passionately denounced the British Empire, while the victorious Spain sang and danced with joy. Major Spanish newspapers reported extensively on Spain's victory in the naval battle, especially Lieutenant General Cedela, who commanded the naval battle.
It is described as Alvaro de Bazin of the new era (the commander of the Armada and the most capable admiral in Spanish history, who died before the expedition to England), and he leads the Spanish Armada of the new century.
Of course, regarding the mercenaries from Italy in the fleet, the newspaper still mentioned it in passing, thanking the sailors hired from Italy.
Well, fortunately, the Spaniards' self-pleasure does not include high-level government officials. Because the Madrid government knows that this war has allowed the Spanish treasury to run away with mice again.
Yes, Spain had no money, so after hearing the news of the victory, Prime Minister Castillo was so happy that he burst into tears.
Well, Spain didn't have to wait long before news came that the United States wanted peace talks.
That's right, since this naval battle has been lost, the hope of seizing Cuba is gone. Why not negotiate for peace and wait for the Spanish fleet to plunder the east coast again?
Well, at least at this time the U.S. government has no psychological baggage about victory or defeat, so it can afford to take it and let it go. In fact, there is nothing that can be done about it. After the failure of the naval battle, the American capitalists have been demanding peace talks because they were affected by the failure of the naval battle.
Affected by the epidemic, the U.S. maritime shipping industry fell into the Great Depression. No one wanted to go to sea at this time, no matter how much money they had.
Therefore, after recognizing the facts and urging domestic capitalists, the United States made a request for peace talks.
Faced with the United States' request for peace talks, Spain naturally wanted it, and it chose to agree without much restraint.
Immediately, the two parties chose to conduct peace negotiations in Paris. European countries were very concerned about the peace talks between the United States and Spain. They tried to participate, but they were directly rejected by the two countries.
Regarding the peace talks between the United States and Spain, when other countries wanted to get involved, Italy, which was qualified, walked away. Because Italy has completed its mission and there is no need to show itself at this time.
