The media in southern Africa did not hype up the news that Roque was about to run for office on behalf of the Liberal Party. The news that filled the front pages of newspapers was that King George V had appointed Ramsay Macdonald to form a government.
As Rock "predicted", Ramsay Macdonald was in disgrace. Although Lloyd George hoped to form a coalition government with the Labor Party, Ramsay Macdonald, who was dazzled by the victory, rejected Lloyd.
George's proposal to form a minority government with Labor members.
As the cabinet members were gradually announced, the British people were surprised to find that the cabinet formed by Ramsay Macdonald was full of "strangers".
J.R. Kleins served as Lord Privy Seal, Philip Snowden served as Treasurer, Arthur Henderson served as Home Secretary, and Ramsay Macdonald served as Foreign Secretary.
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The Prime Minister is also the Foreign Secretary!
It’s not that the UK can’t find someone suitable to serve as Foreign Secretary, but that Ramsay Macdonald decided to focus his work on European affairs. In his acceptance speech, he stated that the first task of this cabinet is to reduce the Treaty of Versailles.
", and mediate the huge reparations issue since Germany's defeat.
Wait, the "Contract of Versailles" was the result of the leaders of all the victorious countries sitting together for more than half a year to discuss it.
As a result, according to Ramsay Macdonald, the "Contract of Versailles" not only failed to bring benefits to Britain, but also brought countless negative consequences. Does this count as a complete overthrow of the Paris Peace Conference?
There is also the issue of German reparations. Probably Ramsay MacDonald thinks that he is smarter than the finance ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Romania, southern Africa, and the United States combined, so he thinks that
He could solve the German reparations problem.
Even if he does, as the British Prime Minister, focusing his work on the European continent instead of solving the thorny problems that the UK is facing domestically is not what a competent British Prime Minister should do.
What's more, before Ramsay MacDonald came to power, he promised voters that he would increase the welfare of British people, improve labor conditions for workers, lower taxes to reduce the burden on enterprises, increase tariffs to protect local British enterprises, and other promises. Now Ramsay Macdonald has promised
Donner seemed to have completely forgotten all about his promise.
Despite Ramsay MacDonald's bizarre behavior, the federal government of Southern Africa sent a congratulatory message to Ramsay MacDonald as usual, congratulating Ramsay MacDonald on becoming the British Prime Minister. Philip himself was also preparing to go
London, for the inauguration of Ramsay Macdonald.
This time there is no need to appoint Roque as acting prime minister. Even if Philip is far away in London, he can still handle political affairs in Southern Africa via telegraph.
"You represent the Liberal Party in the general election, so what else should we elect? We might as well let you become the Prime Minister directly -" After knowing that Roque will run on behalf of the Liberal Party, Stoudemire took the initiative to come to Pretoria: "-If it is
Philip is running for office on behalf of the Liberal Party, so I can still compete. Now if it’s you, the election will be just a formality. Have you prepared your cabinet candidates?”
The rectification of the Progressive Party gave Stoudemire great confidence, and at the same time gave him the illusion that he had the power to fight.
As a result, the Liberal Party introduced Roque as its candidate, and Stoudemire immediately became sensible.
Don't even think about winning, don't lose too much, then Stoudemire will be content.
"Not yet, do you want to be the Minister of Justice?" Roque did his duty. At this time, if Roque was more modest, he would be proud.
When Roque was not prime minister, keeping a low profile was just waiting for opportunities.
Now that the opportunity has come, no matter how low-key it is, it is not in line with the strength of southern Africa.
People who are about to become prime minister should be more confident and lose their low profile.
"There was a conflict between you and Henry?" Stoudemire was surprised. Everyone knew about the relationship between Rock and Henry. They were the best partners in Cape Town.
"No, it has nothing to do with Henry. It's Henry who no longer wants to be the Minister of Justice. He wants to go to the **** meeting." Rock had other plans for Henry.
After the establishment of the federal government of Southern Africa, Henry has been serving as the Minister of Justice. He is not outstanding in the position of Minister of Justice, but he has not made any mistakes and is quite satisfactory.
Since the establishment of the federal government, only the Department of Justice, led by Henry, and the Department of Defense, led by Roque, have not changed their ministers. This situation is actually not good. Officials at the level of ministers cannot stay in one department for too long, otherwise it is easy to form
Interest groups will become too big over time.
Although Roque has not yet become prime minister, it is only a matter of time. Henry has already talked with Roque and it will be Henry's own request to go to the ****.
"I need time to think about it." Xiaosi did not agree immediately. His work in Cape Town has opened up, and the Progressive Party is back on track under Xiaosi's rectification. Now Xiaosi does not want to leave Cape Town.
"It doesn't matter. Even if you want to go to the Ministry of Justice, you have to wait until next year." Rock is not in a hurry. There are a lot of people coming to Rock to express their loyalty during this period. Rock not only wants to transfer Stoudemire back to the center, Owen and Yang...
Shi Mozi will also return to the center.
In other words, after Roque became prime minister, the first thing he did was to strengthen centralization and not allow the federal states to develop freely.
The current federal government is completely different from the situation when the federal government was first established. At that time, in order to take care of Cape and Orange, the political structure of three capitals coexisting was determined and is still in use today. When Adelaide and Philip became prime ministers, they wanted to
To end this situation, the result was no success, and Rock would definitely have to finish his work in one battle.
The federal government's state and county system also has problems. The most prominent problem is that the state government has too much power and can even compete with the federal government in some aspects. In this regard, Roque and Stoudemire are responsible. At that time, Roque was worried that the federal government would be affected.
The influence of the Boers left a way out for Nyasaland and Rhodesia.
Now it seems that the Boers have been gradually marginalized and the Chinese have become the main group in southern Africa. After Roque comes to power, this situation will definitely end.
In short, Rock has a lot to do. Fortunately, Rock still has time and can adjust slowly.
"Locke, after you become prime minister, will you increase the immigration of Chinese people?" Xiaosi hesitated, his eyes evasive, and he did not dare to look into Locke's eyes.
Finally here——
Rock knew that the issue raised by Stoudemire was also a concern for many people in southern Africa.
After all, Roque is of Chinese descent. After becoming Prime Minister, he is likely to increase the introduction of Chinese people. Now the Chinese in southern Africa already have a group advantage. If Roque increases immigration, let alone the Boers and the white people as a whole, all
May be marginalized.
"No, we will still increase immigration, but the main target is no longer farmers and workers, but to increase the introduction of high-quality talents. I know what you are worried about, believe me, no matter what I do
No matter what decision is made, the first factor that plays a role must be the interests of the federal government, not other reasons." Roque is serious, this issue cannot be vague, or it may trigger a civil war in southern Africa.
This is really not an exaggeration. Southern Africa’s immigration policy has long been criticized, and the rapid increase in Chinese population has also aroused concerns among many white people.
Fortunately, in Nyasaland, where the Chinese population makes up the absolute majority, white people have not been targeted and excluded. Even during the World War, Germans have not been targeted, which has largely alleviated many people's worries.
"I know, Locke, I have always trusted you, but you also know that Europe is in a mess now. The local Labor Party came to power, the French Prime Minister changed like a revolving door, the Russians are ready to move, the Americans are watching, and the Germans are clamoring
To take revenge - Southern Africa may be the only pure land in the world -" Stoudemire has high expectations for Roque, as evidenced by Nyasaland.
It is recognized in southern Africa that Roque's greatest advantage is that he is not biased and can handle problems fairly and calmly. Even on issues involving Chinese and white people, Roque can be impartial.
This is very rare. When Chinese people poured into southern Africa, many white people were worried that once the Chinese gained a demographic advantage, they would begin to retaliate against the white people.
Facts have proved that these things did not happen. The Chinese in southern Africa have proven by facts that the Chinese are the easiest ethnic group to get along with. Whether in Cape Town or Pretoria, the security of the Chinese community is the best.
"So, you are worried that if I become prime minister, all white people will be expelled from southern Africa?" Roque laughed. If that really happens, Roque will first expel his wife and Nasha from southern Africa.
No way, although Arthur and Gavin are half-Chinese, Phyllis and Ada are both standard white people.
In other words, this is also the fundamental reason why Rock is widely accepted by southern Africans.
"Then what are you going to do?" Stoudemire was very curious about Roque's policy agenda.
"Of course it is to lead Southern Africa towards a more glorious tomorrow -" Roque has no policy agenda. He has not even completed forming his own staff team.
There is an emperor and a minister. When Adelaide was the prime minister, most of the cabinet ministers were his staff when he was the governor-general.
When Philip became prime minister, most of the cabinet ministers were Philip's subordinates when he was mayor of Johannesburg.
When Roque becomes prime minister, he will definitely replace the cabinet members with his confidants or friends. Stoudemire and Henry will definitely be the core. Anton and Martin are also indispensable, plus Ada, Douglas, Yang Smuts
, the candidates for the new cabinet are about to be announced.
Oh, I almost forgot about Barker and Owen, these two will definitely be in the cabinet.
If you think about it this way, Southern Africa is also full of talents, at least much better than the Labor Party, which just came to power and lacks experience in governing.
