The dispute over Lake Victoria originated during the World War. When Southern Africa attacked Tanganyika, part of the German army in Tanganyika was defeated northward and fled into the East African Protectorate. The Southern African troops continued to pursue and fought until
It took about 60 kilometers from the north shore of Lake Victoria to completely annihilate this German army.
After the war, Tanganyika became the mandated territory of Southern Africa, and Lake Victoria was successfully managed by Southern Africa.
An explanation should be made here. In 1890, Britain and Germany divided East Africa. Because Lake Victoria was located between the East African Protectorate and Tanganyika, half of the family owned half of it. The southern half belonged to Tanganyika, and the northern half belonged to Tanganyika.
East African Protectorate.
Two years ago, the British upgraded the East African protectorate to direct colonial administration.
Last year, the first national political party was established in the East African Protectorate, which proposed the implementation of universal suffrage, the establishment of self-government, African control of the economy, and the release of King Mutesa II of Buganda who was exiled in the United Kingdom.
At this time, East Africans were surprised to find that Southern Africa had quietly annexed the entire Lake Victoria, not only built a railway around the lake, but also relocated all the East Africans who originally lived around Lake Victoria.
Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world. It covers an area of 69,400 square kilometers and is rich in fish resources. East Africans are certainly not willing to lose Lake Victoria. After the end of the world war, East Africa has repeatedly submitted reports to the Ministry of Colonial Affairs.
A request was issued in the hope that southern Africa could return to the southern shore of Lake Victoria and give up half of Lake Victoria in accordance with the 1890 agreement between Britain and Germany.
This request would not be agreed to by any southern African, let alone Roque.
"You want us to give up half of Lake Victoria, yes, but who will make up for our losses?" The Colonial Office in London, Francois, the new ambassador of Southern Africa to the United Kingdom, argued hard, and Yang Smuts returned to Southern Africa as a diplomat.
After becoming minister, François succeeded Jan Smuts.
"Loss, what loss do you have? You fished in Lake Victoria and made millions of pounds a year. You took over the German plantations and sold them for about ten pounds an acre. You will also live in Victoria.
All the East Africans around the lake have moved away and illegally occupied the land where they have lived for tens of thousands of years? Now you say you have losses? Where are your losses?" Malop Jacob, the East African Commissioner who came to London to handle Lake Victoria affairs.
Bu looked unhappy. In terms of level, Southern Africa should let Philip come to London to be qualified to talk directly to Marlop Jacobs.
Even Malop Jacobs did not expect that only one ambassador to the United Kingdom came from southern Africa, which made Malop Jacobs feel indifferent.
Oh? François is not only the ambassador to Britain, but also the ambassador to France.
“During the World War? In order to destroy the Tanganyika German Army, we in southern Africa lost 1,400 brave and capable warriors. Isn’t this a loss?” Francois looked sad. The Tanganyika German Army was still very effective.
"Huh? You lost 1,400 people? But you got Tanganyika with a total area of one million square kilometers. Isn't this enough to make up for the loss?" Malop Jacob made a mistake? He shouldn't be so understated.
Say the number 1400.
“Tanganyika is a mandate given to southern Africa by the League of Nations? What does it have to do with you in East Africa?” Francois had a bad expression. Listen to what Marlop Jacobs meant? It seems that not enough people have died.
“Then your attack on Tanganyika? What does it have to do with us in East Africa?” Malop Jacob thought he had caught Francois’s loophole.
"Haha, Your Excellency, if we hadn't wiped out the Tanganyika German army that fled into East Africa, whether East Africa would still exist would still be a question." Francois sneered. Both East Africa and Southern Africa during the British rule were British colonies.
Far from it.
Putting aside everything else, there are currently no more than 100,000 white people in East Africa, and even Africans are pitifully few. The total number is probably more than two million. The huge gap in human resources is irreparable.
As for industrial strength, there is no comparison in this aspect. There is not even a decent enterprise in East Africa. It is a standard colonial single economy. After the outbreak of the World War, East Africa also followed the British in declaring war on Germany. However, when the war was declared, the total military strength of the East African colonial government
There were less than five thousand, and all of them were colonial servants composed of Africans.
Expect a colonial servant army composed of 5,000 Africans to fight against the Tanganyika army composed entirely of white Germans?
Let’s fight with your head.
"The situation you mentioned did not happen, and it cannot happen at all," Malop Jacob said vehemently. Anyway, the German troops in Tanganyika have been wiped out. No matter what he says now, those German troops will not come back to life.
“That’s enough, gentlemen, we are here to solve the problem, not to vent our anger.” Austin tried to ease the atmosphere. After all, it was an internal conflict within the British Empire and had not yet risen to the level of a hostile conflict.
“No one wants to quarrel, but what do you think of someone’s attitude?” Malop Jacob was the first to complain.
"Obviously, we in southern Africa have made huge sacrifices to save someone, but instead of being grateful, someone just asks for it. This kind of person is really disgusting!" Francois was sarcastic. Although he did not mention his name, he also welcomed it. Take your seat.
“You” Malop Jacob was furious, and the words starting with f almost blurted out.
"Stop! No one is allowed to speak without my permission!" The veins on Austin's forehead were jumping. It was indeed a bit too much for Marlop Jacobs and Francois to push this gentle and gentle man into a hurry. .
The Minister of Colonial Affairs still has to give face. Although Malop Jacob is the Commissioner for East Africa, Francois doesn't care. He relies on the powerful southern Africa behind him and doesn't care about Malop Jacob's identity at all.
In terms of rank, the status of Ambassador François is indeed lower than that of Malopou Jacobs.
But this is not how we look at it. Southern Africa and New Zealand are both Commonwealth countries. Philip holds a high position as the Prime Minister of Southern Africa, but who knows who the Prime Minister of New Zealand is?
No one cares at all.
“David, tell us about Southern Africa’s demands. You just mentioned compensation. What compensation does Southern Africa want?” Austin tried to cut through the mess quickly.
"I have just said that in order to destroy the Tanganyika German Army, more than 1,400 brave and capable warriors in our southern Africa died in the battle. If we in southern Africa are to return to the south bank of Lake Victoria, well, those warriors who sacrificed their lives heroically, Pensions must always be paid." Francois did not mention a specific number for fear of scaring Marlop Jacobs.
“Haha, it was 1,400 just now, and now it’s over 1,400,” Malop Jacob sneered, already prepared to be blackmailed.
“Shut up!” Austin is not polite. Francois’s attitude is very clear. If he wants half of Lake Victoria back, he can provide enough compensation. Southern Africa can consider it.
Yes, even if Southern Africa receives sufficient compensation, it is only to the extent that it can be considered. Austin and Philip were colleagues in the past, and they both served in the Department of Colonial Affairs. Because of the relationship between Roque and Neville, Austin is no stranger to Roque. I understand Roark's attitude in this regard very well.
Based on Austin’s understanding of Rock and Philip, not to mention that the East African colonial government did not want to pay, even if it paid a high enough price, the federal government of Southern Africa would probably not be able to give up half of Lake Victoria.
Just kidding, if it were Austin, Austin wouldn't let me.
“Francois, how much are those pensions?” Austin’s attitude towards Francois and Marlop Jacobs was completely different. He really didn’t know the standards in this regard in southern Africa.
"During the World War, the average annual salary of officers and soldiers in Southern Africa was about 250 rand. The pension for the officers and soldiers killed in the war was a one-time payment of ten years' salary, and at the same time, the officers and soldiers' families were taken care of. This part of the cost is immeasurable, so let's calculate it based on five years' annual salary.
"Okay." Francois is really not a lion talking loudly, this is really what the federal government of Southern Africa has stipulated.
250 for one year, 2500 for ten years, plus five years
This calculation is a bit complicated, Austin tried to do it mentally, and then quickly gave up.
"Ha, one person costs 25,000 pounds. You southern Africans are all made of gold, right?" Marlop Jacobs calculated quickly, and he didn't know whether it was correct or not.
François looked at Marlop Jacobs as if he were a fool.
Austin's expression was a bit complicated. He wanted to laugh, but he was probably embarrassed and wanted to correct it, but he didn't know the correct answer either.
"Okay, then 25,000 pounds, if calculated based on 1,400 people." François' eyes widened when he said this. The arithmetic was a bit complicated. François subconsciously looked at the dip pen on Austin's desk.
It’s not a fountain pen, but an ancient quill pen.
This kind of pen is made by selecting the hardest feathers from the birds, and sharpening the end surface into a bevel, so that it can be dipped in water to write.
Generally speaking, the feathers on the tail of the goose are selected, so the quill pen is also called a quill pen.
The quill pen on Austin's desk uses pure white feathers, mostly goose feathers.
“No way, we can accept London’s pension standards, but we cannot pay according to your southern African standards.” Marlop Jacobs solved this embarrassing problem. If it is too complicated, then don’t calculate it.
“Haha” Before Austin could speak, Francois sneered.
What is the pension standard in London?
It does not exist. Not every government is as efficient as the federal government in southern Africa. The world war has ended four years ago, but the UK has not yet formed a unified standard for pensions.
