Almost suddenly, the National Party's expansion accelerated dramatically.
In just one week, the size of the National Party has tripled, from more than 50 people to 160 people. This result is undoubtedly gratifying. The National Party is very excited from top to bottom, even with these new members.
None of the new members have the right to vote, which is still a welcome improvement.
There is no way. All the white people in Johannesburg who have the right to vote have been preempted by the Liberal Party. Even the Chinese who have not yet obtained the right to vote have been absorbed by the Liberal Party. The National Party is now lagging behind in all aspects. It is not only struggling to expand, but also in the election committee.
Excluded by the Liberal Party.
With Rock present or absent, the situation facing the National Party is completely different.
When Roque is not in Johannesburg, Owen will also consider the dignity among the nobles when doing things, and things will not be done so badly.
Rock is different.
After Roque returned to Johannesburg, at the first meeting of the Electoral Committee, Roque became outrageous.
In fact, Roque didn't say anything. Although Roque was not a member of the Election Committee, Owen, as the chairman of the Election Committee, agreed that Roque should attend the meeting of the Election Committee, and then the proceedings of the meeting became a little strange.
The most intuitive change is that the committee members who were previously at opposite ends of the spectrum and were hesitant about whether Chinese Americans should have the right to vote suddenly became firm in their attitudes. Henry Matilda only expressed doubts and was rejected.
Some members of the election committee lashed out.
“One question is that the election in Johannesburg should be decided by Johannesburg people. Henry Alsop and Kevin Trevicorn are neither Johannesburg people nor hold any position in Johannesburg. Why can they serve as members of the Election Commission?
As for their National Party, which has become a joke? Don’t be ridiculous. Even if my cook forms a political party, it may have more supporters than the National Party. I suggest that the qualifications of the members of the Electoral Committee be reviewed and those who are not ethical
The qualified members, drive them all out of the election committee. The election in Johannesburg can only be decided by the people of Johannesburg!" Tax Commissioner Marcos Beaufort had the firmest attitude and bluntly proposed to remove Henry Alsop and Kevin
Trevicorn kicked out of the Electoral Commission.
"I'm not trying to target anyone. Since the democratic representative system in Johannesburg is a pilot project, then don't make a distinction between the upper house and the lower house like in the mainland. Then the democratic representative system will have no meaning. Director Beaufort is right, we should
Simplify the election procedures and streamline the members of the election committee. Some people think that relying on their father’s position in Pretoria, they can dictate the election in Johannesburg. What I want to say to them is, screw you!" said the Director of Home Affairs.
James Bernard's attitude is equally radical. James Bernard and Marcos Beaufort are both members of the Liberal Party, and their party membership numbers are within one hundred. Of course, they will spare no effort to cheer for the Liberal Party.
"Gentlemen, we should not focus on discussing the qualifications of members of the Electoral Commission now, but should discuss whether Chinese Americans should have the right to vote. Whether we are the Liberal Party or the National Party, at least we are all white. This issue is more important.
It deserves our attention." Henry Alsop tried to put the topic back on the right track.
If this had happened before, Henry Alsop might have succeeded, but this time Rock was present at the meeting, so as soon as Henry Alsop finished speaking, Rock stepped forward immediately.
"Mr. Chairman, please speak!"
Rock abides by the meeting rules.
The chairman of the election committee is Owen, and Rock's request is just a formality, but before Owen can say anything, Kevin Trevicorn can't wait to jump out.
"Mr. Chairman, according to the charter of the meeting, people who are not qualified to elect the committee have no right to speak. Lord Nyasaland is also Chinese and should recuse himself from this issue!" Kevin Trevikan's righteous face, this family may
They all forgot that if he really strictly followed the regulations, he would not have the right to join the election committee.
"Do you mean that I also have no right to speak? Don't keep talking about race. What do you want to say? What do you want to express? Chinese Americans should not be given the right to vote? Please see for yourself,
Two-thirds of the population of Johannesburg are Chinese, and now you want to exclude Chinese from the election. I am very suspicious of your motives." Rock was not polite and directly launched a sharp counterattack against Kevin Trevicorn.
"Some people are always self-righteous, thinking that if they have a good father, they can rise to the top in one step, without looking at what they are." Marcos Beaufort laughed without any cover-up, Kevin Trevicorn and Henry
Alsop's expression changed drastically at the same time. They never thought that Marcus Beaufort would be so disrespectful.
face!
This is a good topic. If Harry Alsop and Swift Trevicorn were present, Marcus Beaufort would not be so presumptuous. Henry Alsop and Kevin Terry
After all, Weikang is still not important enough. When these two unlearned second-generation officials entered the officialdom, they might have a higher starting point than others because of the energy of their fathers, but in terms of actual work ability, Henry Alsop and
Kevin Trevicorn is really not as good as old guys like Marcos Beaufort.
That is to say, Marcos Beaufort did not save Henry and Kevin any face before. If a fundamental conflict of interest really occurs, Marcus Beaufort and other experienced veterans can take Henry and Kevin out of control in minutes.
Wen and others, the second-generation officials who relied on the shadow of their fathers to enter the officialdom, have swallowed up all the scum left.
Now, Henry and Kevin had a fundamental conflict of interest with officials like Marcos Beaufort. Marcos Beaufort only made a little effort, and Henry and Kevin were already losing ground.
"Going back to the original question, Chinese Americans must have the right to vote. Who is in favor? Who is against?" Roque was so domineering that he gave these officials no room to evade.
Looking around the audience, almost no one dared to look at Rock.
Rock's gloomy eyes swept across everyone's face. Every member of the election committee who made eye contact with Rock either showed a humble and flattering smile or nodded slightly with a smile. Even Kevin Trevi
Condon didn't dare to look at Rock, only Henry Alsop
Henry Alsop's eyes were a bit complicated. He was full of contempt for Roark before. Even though Roark was now a baron in the British Empire, Henry Alsop still criticized Roark.
Henry Alsop did have the capital. He had a father who was a deputy governor. Henry Alsop had the capital to stand up to Roark, but that was in Pretoria, not in
Johannesburg.
"It has been a long-standing practice that people of color cannot have the right to vote. We cannot exempt all Chinese people just because of some special cases." Henry Alsop finally found an angle to fight back.
"Shut up, you Luther. According to what you say, the Mahanlais family with French ancestry should not have a noble title in the British Empire. Then what qualifications do you have to sit here and talk nonsense?" Luo Kehao
The Mahanlais family's background is not pure either. If we really talk about the bloodline, everyone's bloodline is not pure.
"Asshole, this is not the place to discuss this issue!" Henry Alsop finally lost his mind.
"Are you angry with shame? Sorry, if you want to take action, you may regret it. See, everyone, it was not me who provoked them first!" Roque had already reached this point, and he did not forget to rope in other committee members to testify for him.
In fact, Henry Alsop really had no intention of taking action. Roque also had a bad reputation in this regard. He was first the police chief, then the commander of the new 1st Cavalry Division, and then he distinguished himself in the counterinsurgency in Natal. Basically
No one in the world dares to take action against Rock.
Henry Alsop was going crazy. He jumped up from his chair and rushed towards Rock.
Rock smiled ferociously and got ready.
It's a pity that Henry Alsop was held back by Kevin Trevicorn.
Except for Kevin Trevicorn, there was no one around to help. The other committee members looked on with cold eyes. They slapped the table with their hands while booing, and they all actually beat the rhythm. They were really watching the fun.
It's not a big deal.
"Quiet, Henry Alsop, sit back and don't force me to disqualify you as a committee member!" Irving banged the table with something similar to a gavel and looked at Henry Alsop's eyes.
Full of anger.
Henry Alsop was very obedient and immediately sat back on his chair, glaring at Roark angrily with bloodshot eyes.
Roque doesn't pay attention to such people. Regarding the right to vote, Roque naturally has his own way: "Whether Chinese Americans can obtain the right to vote, we can completely decide in a more democratic way. Johannesburg has already implemented a democratic representative system. Someone, or someone
The era when a family can make decisions with just one word has passed, let alone if you are not a full-time official, what can you be proud of!"
Even now, Rock has not forgotten the irony.
Henry Alsop tried to jump again, but Kevin Trevicorn held him tightly.
"Let's vote with a show of hands. Those who are willing to give the Chinese Americans the right to vote should now raise their hands!" Before Marcos Beaufort could finish his words, he raised his hands high.
Rock sneered and raised his hand.
James Bernard followed Roark in raising his hand.
More people responded, and even Irving raised his hands in agreement.
"This vote is invalid and does not comply with the charter of the meeting!" Henry Alsop was furious.
"Well, Henry, this is the collective decision of the election committee. We must pay attention to democracy, so this result is valid." Irving responded slowly. This is the power of democracy.
