After the establishment of the League of Nations, it focused mainly on rescuing refugees, especially those from the Ottoman Empire. To this end, the League of Nations issued a total of 150,000 Nansen passports within two years, and Southern Africa also received some of them.
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The refugees received by Southern Africa are not the same as refugees in the general sense. Among all the 1,200 refugees received by Southern Africa, nearly half of them have received higher education, and they are mainly concentrated in the professions of doctors, teachers, engineers, and artists.
Not long ago, the League of Nations successfully mediated the dispute between Sweden and Finland regarding the ownership of the Åland Islands. This greatly increased the League's presence. Joseph probably believed that the League of Nations should play a greater role, so he
Target southern Africa.
The Åland Islands are located at the southern end of the Gulf of Bothnia between Sweden and Finland. They consist of 6,554 small islands and cover an area of 590 square miles. Most of the island residents speak Swedish as their native language.
Before 1809, the Åland Islands and Finland belonged to Sweden, but were ceded to the Russian Empire due to the defeat in the war.
After the World War, Finland became independent, and the Åland Islands wanted to return to Sweden, but the Finnish government refused, and conflicts ensued.
After the League of Nations took over, the "Finnish Åland Islands Autonomy Act" was formed, which stipulates that Finland enjoys sovereignty over the Åland Islands and guarantees that the Åland Islands enjoy autonomy, but it was changed to an autonomous province to ensure that residents can use Swedish and preserve their own unique
Cultural customs and other rights, which in turn pave the way for future disputes.
If Joseph thinks that since the Nationality Union can mediate disputes between Sweden and Finland, it can impose sanctions on southern Africa, then Joseph is wrong.
"The French government has decided to stop the water supply and power supply to Saint-Roch as a sanction against us." Christian laughed. The port facilities of Saint-Roch have been basically completed, and supporting facilities such as water plants and power plants are under construction. This is also the case in France.
There are only a few sanctions options available.
It cannot be said that this sanction is of no use at all. Saint-Roch used to be a land of sand dunes and was extremely short of water resources. All water supplies depended on French supplies, as did electricity.
After the end of the world war, there was a honeymoon period between southern Africa and France. At that time, the power supply in Dunkirk, France was seriously insufficient, but it still tried its best to provide power supply to Saint-Roch.
"What did the French government say?" Roque didn't expect that the relationship between France and southern Africa would deteriorate so quickly.
After King George V granted Cyprus to Arthur, there was actually no serious conflict of interest between Southern Africa and France in the Mediterranean. Southern Africa's core interests were in the Indian Ocean, and at most the Persian Gulf. The garrison in Cyprus could
Seen as Britain's second line of insurance to ensure the Suez Canal, it will not affect the French hegemony in the Mediterranean.
France does not have hegemony in the Mediterranean. France does want to dominate the Mediterranean, but it is resolutely counterattacked by Britain and Italy. Don't think that Britain and France fought side by side during the World War, and their friendship was so deep. When Roque took over as the commander-in-chief of the British Expeditionary Force, Britain
But he is ready to abandon France at any time.
"The French government seems to be unaware of the news from Reynard -" Christian's answer was unexpected.
According to Roque's understanding of the country, Joseph's status, words and deeds can basically be regarded as the collective will of the French government.
However, Rock overlooked one issue. After all, this is 1921. The level of perfection of government organizations cannot be compared with that of the 21st century. The League of Nations is also a newly established organization, so it is normal to make some jokes.
During the World War, the influence of the Capet family in France rose sharply, reaching its peak after the end of the World War.
The Capet family now has absolute influence in the fields of medical care and education in France. Relying on being an agent for southern African goods, Leonard Capet has accumulated a large amount of wealth in just a few years.
After the family's revival, the Capet family did not want to repeat the same mistakes. While accumulating wealth, they did not forget to expand the influence of the Capet family. Leonard Capet is now a member of the French Parliament and has a close relationship with the current French President Alexandre Millerand.
Leonard Capet played an important role in Alexander Millerand becoming president.
Like the French Prime Minister, the profession of French President is also very dangerous.
The president who fell off the train resigned soon after and died of illness two months ago. Alexandre Millerand also dealt with Roque. During the World War, Alexandre Millerand served as the French Minister of War and worked side by side with Roque.
Combat.
It’s no wonder that after the League of Nations decided to impose sanctions on southern Africa, France’s sanctions plan was only to stop water and power supplies in Saint-Roch.
Japan was very happy. After the League of Nations decided to impose sanctions on Southern Africa, Japan immediately announced that it would reduce the supply of raw silk to Southern Africa.
This decision also has little impact on Southern Africa. Nylon has been developed in Southern Africa and the demand for raw silk is decreasing. Japan's decision is a double-edged sword, and the harm it brings to Japan is no less than that of Southern Africa.
"Tell Leonard, if a person is not suitable for a certain position, then adjust him to a position that suits him." Roque was unhappy. Although the sanctions would not have much impact on southern Africa, the sanctions themselves would
It has already caused harm to southern Africa.
If southern Africa were replaced by Britain and France, the League of Nations would probably not dare to impose sanctions.
To put it bluntly, the power is still not strong enough——
Looking back, of course Roque will not let go of some clowns. It is very simple to fight back against France. Asking Ada to collect debts is enough for the French to drink.
Dealing with Japan needs to be roundabout. Japan does not owe southern Africa any money.
It's not impossible. Japan's steel mainly relies on buying scrap ships that are about to be dismantled from the United States, dragging them back to Japan and then recasting them.
Although Southern Africa does not need those scrap steel, it can still cause some trouble for Japan.
About a week later, Mike Carlisle showed up in Hoover's office.
After Hoover was elected President of the United States, he intended to appoint Mike Carlisle as Undersecretary of Commerce as a thank you to Mike Carlisle.
Mike Carlisle declined Hoover's invitation. If he did not join the cabinet, he would not be responsible for some bad things. Hoover's reputation as president was not very good.
"Buy scrap steel? Have you asked Lord Fawalt for his opinion? Do you want me to introduce you to Mr. Andrew Carnegie?" Hoover's expression was broken. Behind the Washington car stood Fawalt Steel Group, United States
There was Carnegie in the country, and Hoover really didn't understand why Mike Carlisle wanted to buy scrap steel.
The cost of recasting scrap steel is higher than that of blast furnace iron making. The Japanese cannot buy ore, so they have to buy scrap steel. Will Nyasaland Automobile Group be short of steel?
It’s funny!
If Hoover knew that Rock owned two of the three largest iron mines in the world, Hoover would have collapsed even more.
The last one has not been found yet.
"Of course not. Nyasaland Automobile Group will never be short of steel, and we don't need to recast it. The League of Nations absolutely imposed sanctions on Southern Africa a few days ago. Japan voted in favor. The Lord was very angry, and the consequences were serious——
"Mike Carlisle was also helpless. Wilson proposed the great Fourteen Points, but the United States did not join the League of Nations.
Many things are so ridiculous.
"Oh oh oh, you want to raise the price -" Hoover was also very good at using crooked ways, otherwise he wouldn't have become a slave owner to make money. He immediately understood what Mike Carlisle meant.
"Yes, with the participation of our Nyasaland Automobile Group, the American shipping companies should be grateful to us." Mike Carlisle smiled. The Americans were rich and built half of the battleships. They said that when the target ship sank, they would sink it.
The Japanese did not leave any chance to collect junk. The bosses of shipping companies were even more extravagant. Those ships that were about to be scrapped were sold to the Japanese as junk. Many of the ships were not dismantled at all after being towed to Japan. They were repaired.
It can barely be used for another ten or twenty years.
"Hahahaha, okay, okay, how about I set up a card game another day?" The card game Hoover was talking about was not mahjong, but Texas Hold'em.
This Texas Hold'em poker is not the Texas Hold'em poker that deals cards online, but a real sport that competes with brainpower.
"No problem, my poker skills have improved greatly recently, and I will definitely kill everyone!" Mike Carlisle happily agreed.
Another week later, Ito Steel Co., Ltd. received notice from the American Shipping Association that in the future, the price of scrap ships sold by companies affiliated to the American Shipping Association will increase by 20%.
"Why?" Matsu Ito, general manager of Ito Steel Co., Ltd., came to the American Shipping Association's office in San Francisco as quickly as possible.
"Because Augustus Company gave a higher price, I'm sorry, the current price is like this." Dalton Howard, director of the Shipping Association, was proud. No one wanted it in the past, and scrap ships could only be sold as
The price of scrap iron for sale is different now. If there is competition, there will be gains.
"Augustas——" Itomatsu racked his brains and couldn't remember the existence of this company.
Of course, I didn't expect that Mike Carlisle's driver's surname was Augustus, and this company was just established a few days ago.
"Yes, Augustus Company - Mr. Augustus is Mr. Mike Carlisle's driver. He established a company, hoping to cooperate with our shipping association at a higher price." Howard laughed loudly.
Laugh, since it disgusts Japanese people, then we must make it clear that Japanese people are disgusted.
"Who is Mike Carlisle?" We can't blame Itomatsu for his lack of information. There are too many people named Mike, Tom, and Jackson in the United States.