To David's surprise, the tied guys were not escaped African-American miners, but British journalists with regular credentials.
"When we were searching for miners, we met these guys. They came from the Republic of Congo and hired guides and bodyguards. After we identified ourselves, one of the bodyguards shot us, and then we
Killed all the guides and bodyguards and brought the people back." The bandage on the shoulder of the patrol leader was probably from injuries sustained in the gun battle just now.
David said nothing and looked down at the IDs brought back by the patrol captain. They were reporters from the Daily Mail, two copy editors, and a photojournalist.
"Are there any cameras?" David asked the patrol leader. Since there are photographers, they should probably have cameras as well.
"Yes, but it fell into the river during the exchange of fire——" The patrol captain didn't know the relationship between the "Daily Mail" and "The Times", but David did.
The "Daily Mail" and "The Times" are both affiliated units of the Times News Group, but the "Times" is a newspaper for the entire Commonwealth, while the "Daily Mail" focuses on the UK.
"We are reporters from the Daily Mail, and the Daily Mail is also the Lord's property. You can't treat us like this -" a tied-up bearded reporter shouted at the top of his voice. He was wearing a checkered shirt and overalls.
Trousers and combat boots, the clothing is indeed very southern African style.
"God, I'm dying, can't you let us go? We promise not to escape -" a reporter wearing glasses wailed. His body was a little thin, and blood was still leaking from his pants. He was probably also
He was injured in the previous conflict.
"Send people to the medical center and take good care of them. Don't let them die." David has a big head. Although the "Daily Mail" has no affiliation with Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd., it must always be remembered.
Affection.
Looking back, David went to find Terrence with the documents. Terrence still had to make the decision on this matter.
"Why did the reporters from the Daily Mail come from the Republic of Congo? Also, shouldn't they go to big cities like Los Angeles or Port Edward? What are they doing here?" Terrence was also confused.
, although newspapers in southern Africa have always advertised themselves as fair and objective, this fairness and objectivity comes with a stand and a choice.
Most of the time, newspapers and magazines in Southern Africa, led by The Times, are indeed "fair and objective" when reporting. After all, Southern Africa has developed very well in recent years, with a booming economy, people living and working in peace and contentment, and federal governments at all levels.
He's responsible and has nothing to complain about.
However, the Times never publishes reports about African Americans, nor does it comment on the federal government's management of African Americans. Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. is located in the Republic of Congo. Southern African newspapers have never even mentioned Haut-Katanga.
The name of Katanga United Minerals Ltd.
"Cure the person as soon as possible and send them away. Don't cause us any trouble." Terrence didn't want to cause too much impact. Since he injured someone, he had to give a personal explanation.
In the infirmary not far from the office, the injured reporter was being bandaged by doctor Sean.
Sean just graduated from Johannesburg Medical School last year. He participated in the World War and received a Medal of Valor. After the World War, he retired with the rank of lieutenant and came to work at Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd.
The mine managed by Terrence only has one official doctor, Sean, and three nurses who have only received simple training. Now the three nurses are dealing with the wounded who were rescued from the 12th mine, so Sean has to do it himself.
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The differential treatment of workers and miners at Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. is very obvious. The miners are receiving treatment in the corridor and are not even qualified to enter the infirmary. Three nurses who have only received simple training certainly cannot
The injured were treated effectively, so sitting in the infirmary, one could clearly hear the cries of ghosts and wolves coming from the corridor.
"What's going on? Why are so many people injured?" As reporters, their news acumen is perfect, and the injured reporter can't help but be curious.
"The mine caved in -" Sean replied casually, the speed of his hand not slowing down at all.
In fact, the injury was not serious. It was a simple penetrating injury, accompanied by a slight muscle tear. After simple sutures and bandaging, he could be fully active after a few days of rest.
"Are the casualties serious?" the reporter asked.
"It's not clear yet, Henry is leading people to deal with it -" Sean shook his head and sighed, it was a landslide after all, how could it not be serious: "-Fortunately, there are not many people in the mine, only more than a hundred people."
Over one hundred--
The reporter's face suddenly changed color, he was suddenly frightened, and blood began to ooze out of the wound.
"Don't get excited, this is Katanga, not Nyasaland -" Sean doesn't think that more than 100 is serious. Although the current mines have begun to use large machinery, safety issues have not been effectively solved.
There are no solutions. Just like the industrial and mining enterprises in southern Africa, strengthening safety measures can effectively reduce the occurrence of accidents. However, strengthening safety measures will lead to rising costs, so even the iron mines in Fawalt cannot do this.
, needless to say about Katanga.
In southern Africa, only the gold mines in Johannesburg have strengthened safety measures to a certain extent. This is based on repeated orders from the Mining Alliance. Forget it, Katanga has neither the supervision of the Mining Alliance nor the Republic of Congo.
requirements, safety basically relies on corporate self-discipline.
And self-discipline is the most unreliable thing.
At least for white people, it's unreliable.
"Does this happen often?" the reporter asked seemingly casually.
"It's not very often, but it always happens once in a month or two." Sean didn't explain much. There are six mines in Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd., and there are hundreds of mines in total. Problems occur in a single mine.
The probability is not high, but the total amount adds up to a large base.
"Okay, I have decided to rest these days and remove the stitches in a week -" Sean was quick and had already finished treating the wound.
The reporter holding his arms walked out of the infirmary. The corridor was filled with injured miners. Many miners' limbs were obviously unnaturally deformed, and many more miners were bleeding from the head and dying.
The reporter wanted to take a closer look, so he was sent to the staff dormitory by security personnel to rest.
Terrence and David are indeed quite busy these days. Although the management of the workers of Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. is simple and rough, after all, they are different from the Belgians in the past. They will not take human lives lightly and have basic human nature.
And there is still reason.
After the collapse, Terrence immediately organized a rescue and provided effective treatment to the miners within his ability. If it were another mining company, most of them would have given up on the rescue, but Terrence did not do that.
The rescue work was still relatively difficult. It was not until five days later that the rescue work was basically completed. 23 people died and 69 people were injured, 41 of whom were seriously injured. For a mining disaster, this result is not bad.
Only then did Terrence remember those reporters, and then Terrence learned that these reporters had left the mine the day before and disappeared.
"Whereabouts unknown? Why don't you know?" Terence was angry. He didn't even notice it. In fact, he was more worried inside.
"They are reporters from the Daily Mail, not enemies. We can't lock them up every day. I've been busy catching those workers who escaped these days. God knows where they went." David also didn't expect it.
Those reporters actually left without saying goodbye. In a place like Katanga, leaving without saying goodbye is quite dangerous.
"Leave them alone, I hope they are safe and sound -" Terrence didn't have time to find anyone. The security officer sent by the Ministry of National Defense was about to arrive at the mine. This was the mine's top priority in the past two days.
Both Terrence and David thought the matter had subsided and did not even report the situation. However, a week later, the British "London Evening News" suddenly published a report about Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd.
The content of the report is very unfavorable to the Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. In the report, the Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. is described as a more brutal colonizer than Leopold II, and it is very unfavorable to the Haut-Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd.
The company's miners are brutally exploited.
The accident that occurred at the mine that Terrence was responsible for became the focus of the entire report.
According to the report, all 150 miners died. The mine management not only failed to rescue the miners, but also deliberately blocked the news and injured reporters who went to interview.
The report did not directly explain the relationship between Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. and Southern Africa, but it used some obviously directional descriptions, which made people who read the report involuntarily associate Katanga United Mining Co., Ltd. with Southern Africa.
Africa connected.
Terrence and David did not know these things. The London Evening News had little influence in London, and it had no sense of presence in the Republic of Congo.
However, this report by the "London Evening News" immediately became an excuse for the British Parliament to attack southern Africa.
The day after the "London Evening News" published this report, some members of Congress used the report as a reason to ask the British government to strengthen its management of southern Africa.
The reason is that the national honor of the British Empire cannot be affected by the actions of southern Africa.
This reason is a bit far-fetched, but it immediately gained consensus among the majority in Congress.
Southern Africa performed so well in the world war that the British Empire could no longer afford the loss of southern Africa, so parliamentarians demanded stronger management of southern Africa.
As for whether the British government still has this ability, they don't care.