Steam and Steel: Diplomacy Thread

Crossroads Inc. · Post by **Crossroads Inc.** » 2006-09-13 07:57pm

From the Desk of Vice Manager Walter W. Wonker, minister of trade

Of the main vital resources of the nation of Crossroadia, Currently the primary resource of Coal is being trade with The Grand Duchy of Valua in exchange for Sulfer. As well as an agreement of open trade for education of citizens at Valua Universities.

To the Nation of The Indepedent Republic of Sulawesi. The order of 3x Edselon Battleships and 6x Tuckera Cruisers has been finalized and shall be completed within the following months for deliver.

As of the current Fiscal quarter, surplus amounts of grain and Food are being stockpiled in the nations warehouses for open Trade along with stores of Iron and Opium. It is the wish of the Economic ministers that stores of excess Cotton and Rare Metals be sought after.

Walter W Wonker.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2006-09-15 08:55pm

From the desk of Martin Van Peebles, Foreign Minister to Tsar Nicholas the Second, by the Grace of Almighty God, the Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, of Moscow, Kiev, Vladimir Novgorod, the Tsar of Kazan, Tsar of New Guinea, Tsar of Astrakhan, the Tsar of Poland, Tsar of Siberia, of Tauride Chersonese, Tsar of Georgia, Sovereign of Pskov, and Grand Duke of Smolensk, Lithuania, Volkyria, Podolia and Finland.

To: The Nation of Crossrodia and the Nation of Valua.

We humbly present to you the following treaty for your modification and ratification:

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	Preamble: The Nation of Valua, the Nation of Crossroadia, and the Nation of Russia and declaring themselves to be solely influenced by the preservation of peaceful international relations, and the protection of national integrity and interests hereby agree to the following articles.


                                                                                                  Article 1
     The contracting parties seeking to ensure the safety human life and the facilitation of commerce agree to allow ships from any contracting party unfettered access to safe harbor and agree to help provision ships in need with food, coal, and any other items as the situation requires.

                                                                                                  Article 2
	The contracting parties agree to declare neutrality if any signatory becomes involved in war with another Power.

                                                                                                  Article 3
	The contracting parties promise full support if any signatory becomes involved in war with more than one Power.

                                                                                                  Article 4
	The contracting parties promise not to enter into separate agreements with other Powers to the prejudice of this alliance.

                                                                                                  Article 5
	The contracting parties promise to communicate frankly and fully with each other when any of the interests affected by this treaty are in jeopardy.

                                                                                                  Article 6
	The treaty shall remain in force for six months, after which it shall be subject to review by all contracting parties and renewal for five years, with subsequent reviewing periods every five years.

Adrian Laguna · Post by **Adrian Laguna** » 2006-09-15 09:15pm

Crossroads Inc. wrote:From the Desk of Vice Manager Walter W. Wonker, minister of trade

[snip]

As of the current Fiscal quarter, surplus amounts of grain and Food are being stockpiled in the nations warehouses for open Trade along with stores of Iron and Opium. It is the wish of the Economic ministers that stores of excess Cotton and Rare Metals be sought after.

Walter W Wonker.

El Ministerio de Comercio de las Filipinas reminds the Vice Manager that we are have a surplus cotton crop and are willing to trade it for opium. We also have fine silks that we are perfectly willing to trade as well.

Crossroads Inc. · Post by **Crossroads Inc.** » 2006-09-15 10:01pm

Let it known that from this date forward the Nation of Crossroadia ratifies the treaty as offered by The grand Nation of Valua and worded by the glorious Princapality of Russia.

The Following ministers of the Diplomatic wing of Crossroadia do hereby Sign and bind the aformentioned treaty

Ambassador Hugo Wizenheimer
Vice Manager Walter W. Wonker
CEO Johnathan Andrews

Additional, as of now Economic Manager Walter W Wonker does accept the intial offer of trade with island nation of Filipinas of the current stockpiles of Opioum for Raw cotton for textile production.

SirNitram · Post by **SirNitram** » 2006-09-16 12:03am

The nation of Luminiferia, in the spirit of all enlightened people standin on the cusp of a new century, extend their wishes for peaceful research to the betterment of all. We seek to establish reliable ties with those nations interested in devoting time and effort into uncovering the secrets of the world, and thus wish to enter into agreements with our neighbours for the purpose of civilian research and to ensure stability. The death throes of Europe need not envelope the world, and the violence there need not end Humanity's quest for the light of truth and order.

Adrian Laguna · Post by **Adrian Laguna** » 2006-09-16 01:09am

Luminiferia's offer is intriguing. For one thing Baron von Lugenbrau is actually smiling at the thought of it. He usually doesn't do that unless he's holding an explosive device of some sort. Or some luckless lab assistant is about to die, thought that tends to be the same thing.

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2006-09-16 05:10am

SirNitram wrote:The nation of Luminiferia, in the spirit of all enlightened people standin on the cusp of a new century, extend their wishes for peaceful research to the betterment of all. We seek to establish reliable ties with those nations interested in devoting time and effort into uncovering the secrets of the world, and thus wish to enter into agreements with our neighbours for the purpose of civilian research and to ensure stability. The death throes of Europe need not envelope the world, and the violence there need not end Humanity's quest for the light of truth and order.

The Batavian Conglomerate is always interested in ties that benefit both parties and humanity. It is an age of discovery and change and should be weathered with reliable friends than merely alone.

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2006-09-16 05:13am

To the Islamic Republic of Oman

To further deepen the connection of trade between our nations, the Batavian Conglomerate is interested into establishing permanent representation in the Islamic Republic of Oman, and would invite the Islamic Republic of Oman to do so, as well.

Adrian Laguna · Post by **Adrian Laguna** » 2006-09-17 10:16pm

-Las Filipinas offers its fine silks in exchange for the Maldives's opium.

Post by **weemadando** » 2006-09-18 03:13am

Adrian Laguna wrote:-Las Filipinas offers its fine silks in exchange for the Maldives's opium.

An intriguing and *ahem* forcefully marketed offer. We would gladly exchange luxuries with your society.

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-09-18 05:39am

weemadando wrote:The Austrian Empires offer is graciously taken for consideration. The Grand Sultanate will dispatch envoys to further negotiate.

The Habsburg Islands hope the Grand Sultan's envoys have reported favorably, so that the treaty can be signed.

to Luminifera:

Our University of Neu-Lemberg is very interested in discussing physics and chemistry with your scientists, while it may provide some insight into biology and biochemistry. A research treaty would be welcome and provide both of our nations with the light of knowledge.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2006-09-18 02:38pm

SirNitram wrote:The nation of Luminiferia, in the spirit of all enlightened people standin on the cusp of a new century, extend their wishes for peaceful research to the betterment of all. We seek to establish reliable ties with those nations interested in devoting time and effort into uncovering the secrets of the world, and thus wish to enter into agreements with our neighbours for the purpose of civilian research and to ensure stability. The death throes of Europe need not envelope the world, and the violence there need not end Humanity's quest for the light of truth and order.

From the desk of Martin Van Peebles, Foreign Minister to Tsar Nicholas the Second, by the Grace of Almighty God, the Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, of Moscow, Kiev, Vladimir Novgorod, the Tsar of Kazan, Tsar of New Guinea, Tsar of Astrakhan, the Tsar of Poland, Tsar of Siberia, of Tauride Chersonese, Tsar of Georgia, Sovereign of Pskov, and Grand Duke of Smolensk, Lithuania, Volkyria, Podolia and Finland.

An exchange of scientific information would please his most Autocratic Majesty Tsar Nicholas the Second greatly. We would further suggest the foundation of a central academy for greater efficiency in research, and for the formal exchange of scientists and professors between all willing nations.

Pablo Sanchez · Post by **Pablo Sanchez** » 2006-09-19 12:08am

To the Batavian Conglomerate

The Batavian Conglomerate, like any other state, is free to establish a trading factor at Muscat. However, Oman is loath to commit to an exchange of embassies with the Conglomerate at this date. Because you are a government of Christian Dutchmen which rules over islands peopled by Muslims unto the ninety-ninth person, and because we do not know of how you have undertaken to treat our brethren under your rule, we can have no confidence in your government.

If you desire to win our confidence, we will send imams to your nation who will make a survey of the condition of the Muslims on your islands and report to us their findings, and only if these reports satisfy us as to your sincerity will we consent to an exchange of embassies.

Ismail bin Haroun al Katiri
President of the Islamic Republic of Oman

Dahak · Post by **Dahak** » 2006-09-19 03:16am

Pablo Sanchez wrote:To the Batavian Conglomerate

The Batavian Conglomerate, like any other state, is free to establish a trading factor at Muscat. However, Oman is loath to commit to an exchange of embassies with the Conglomerate at this date. Because you are a government of Christian Dutchmen which rules over islands peopled by Muslims unto the ninety-ninth person, and because we do not know of how you have undertaken to treat our brethren under your rule, we can have no confidence in your government.

If you desire to win our confidence, we will send imams to your nation who will make a survey of the condition of the Muslims on your islands and report to us their findings, and only if these reports satisfy us as to your sincerity will we consent to an exchange of embassies.

Ismail bin Haroun al Katiri
President of the Islamic Republic of Oman

To the Islamic Republic of Oman

The Batavian Conglomerate has adopted a policy of religious freedom. Our Muslim populace is treated no worse or better than any other part of the populace. Indeed, the former Muslim sultanates and kingdoms were vital in the foundation of the Conglomerate and share seats on the Conglomerate Raad van Bestuur. Former muslim Directeur Agung can attest that the Conglomerate does not discriminate against race or religion. We are interested in trade and prosperity, not race or religion.
But if you wish, you can send imans if it makes you feel better. Though we must advise against any proselytisation.

Pieter de Beer
Directeur, Raad van Bestuur
Batavian Conglomerate

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2006-09-19 12:05pm

Richard the First, King of the Two Islands, Steward of Timor-

"In the unfortunate events which have so recently harmed our two great nations, it has become necessary for certain colonies and possessions to remain in states of disrepair and malcontent. Native uprisings have gone unpunished, and the flower of European civilization has wilted in so many lands."

Her Royal Majesty understands your own efforts to reverse this bloody tide, and applaudes them. She also is pleased to announce that the great line of the Bragancas is revitalized and empowered, having regained it's former glories and won great victories. The Portuguese government in Goa is once more capable of establishing- and defending, to the last pint of blood- good Christian possessions which are the right of Her Majesty."

Therefor, this government thanks you kindly for your stewardship in Timor- a fine sign of your long-standing friendship with Portugal and the Royal State of India- and is pleased to inform you that said stewardship is no longer necessary. Her majesty is fully prepared to once again exercise her full rights on that province of Her queendom."

Of course, as thanks for your kind service, She offers the usage of Portuguese coaling stations at seventy-five percent discount, with free coaling on Timor, as well as a two-year fifty percent discount on tariffs in Portuguese ports."

Her Majesty presents the following timetable for the arrival of a governor and Royal troops for the raising of the Standard of Braganca on the Eastern segment of the island, and hopes that no problems arise in the orderly exchange of power."

I eagerly await your reply."

From the desk of Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque, by the Grace of God Prime Minister to Her Majesty Maria III Ana Wadiyar de Braganca, Queen of Portugal, Mysore, and Ceilao, sovereign ruler of Macao and Timor."

A-Wing_Slash · Post by **A-Wing_Slash** » 2006-09-19 10:39pm

To Prime Minister Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque:

It is with the deepest regrets that I inform you that the Island of Timor is the sovereign territory of a member of the Alliance of United Kingdoms, and whatever rights to that island your Queen may have held in the past no longer apply. The Kingdoms of both East and West Timor are sovereign nations in the Alliance of United Kingdoms, and as such the Alliance shall defend their freedom, as you have so aptly put it, "to the last pint of blood."

As you mentioned, the Alliance has a long history of friendship with Portugal and the Royal State of India. We desire nothing more than to continue that friendship with your monarch and her kingdom. We invite you to trade with us, and are prepared to acknowledge your previous rule on Timor with favorable trade agreement.

However, under no circumstances shall we allow the sovereignty of the Kingdoms of Timor, or their continued membership in the Alliance, to be threatened.

The Right Honorable Nathaniel Wilson, MP, Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, on behalf of His Majesty Richard the First, King of Sumba, King of Kings of the Alliance of United Kingdoms, Grand Admiral of the Allied Fleet

Post by **Beowulf** » 2006-09-20 06:38pm

To:

Rey Adrian de Borbón y Saionji, of la Republica de las Filipinas

His Highness Henry Fredrick Romanov Hanover, Governor of the Crown Colony of South Australia and Tasmania

His Majesty Richard the First, King of Sumba, King of Kings of the Alliance of United Kingdoms, Grand Admiral of the Allied Fleet

Pieter de Beer, Directeur, Raad van Bestuur, Batavian Conglomerate

We invite you to discuss the creation of an economic trade pact for the furtherance of the goals of each of our nations. If so interested, please come to Palmerston, or send an ambassador.

Signed,
Archibald Philip Primrose
Earl of Rosebery
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of Oz

on behalf of
Klaus Battenberg
Governor of Northern Australia
Vice Admiral of the Blue
Baron von Wulfenbach
Wizard of Oz

OOC: the general idea I have, though not necessarily the idea to be adopted, is that of a trade pool, where each signatory puts up the materials they don't need, and get assigned the ones they do. Resources in contention would be distributed in either a first-comes first served arrangement, or a random way. Again, merely a suggestion for what to do.

A-Wing_Slash · Post by **A-Wing_Slash** » 2006-09-20 10:15pm

To Klaus Battenberg, Governor of Northern Australia, Vice Admiral of the Blue, Baron von Wulfenbach, Wizard of Oz :

The Alliance of United Kingdoms seeks above all else peacful cooperation with all nations. In fact it is this desire for cooperation that brought the Alliance's great kingdoms together. We also have great interest in forming trading and economic relations with our neighbors. As such we wholeheartedly support your proposed economic trade pact. The Alliance's Minister for Trade, the Right Honorable Alistair Straw, MP, will be dispatched to your capital of Palmerston to negotiate such a pact.

The Right Honorable Alan Prescott, MP, Foreign Minister, on behalf of His Majesty Richard the First, King of Sumba, King of Kings of the Alliance of United Kingdoms, Grand Admiral of the Allied Fleet

Thirdfain · Post by **Thirdfain** » 2006-09-20 10:37pm

Captain Richard Blair-

"In bloody years past, the fields of Europe have run red with the blood of many men. There can be no doubt of the root caue of this- the sad and constant decay of the royalty of Europe. The time when the grand family of European monarchs could trust one another to behave like gentlemen passed, and with it passed civility and peace. The rise of a thousand common pretenders with no real claim to royal blood or divine right only exacerbated the situation."

It seems that even after that horrible reminder, which is acted out even now as the dispatch-boats and refugees attest, the lesson has not been learned."

There is more to nobility than a title. There is more to nobility than the obedience of followers. There is more to nobility than a crown, especially when it rests upon the brow of a jumped-up sea captain with no respect for the grand order of life as dictated by both Man and God."

Her Majesty can only assume that the virtues of a true monarch are absent from your heart. This being the case, we can not legitimatize either your so-called claims on sovereign land under the purview of her Majesty by the Grace of God or your very crown. There will not be friendship between the so-called Allied Kingdoms and the Estado Real, and your ships may find other ports in which to coal and unload their goods, until such time as you see fit to re-negotiate."

From the desk of Joaquim Augusto Mouzinho de Albuquerque, by the Grace of God Prime Minister to Her Majesty Maria III Ana Wadiyar de Braganca, Queen of Portugal, Mysore, and Ceilao, sovereign ruler of Macao and Timor."

Cincinnatus · Post by **Cincinnatus** » 2006-09-20 11:25pm

Vanas wrote:The Grand Duchy of Valua is willing and able to trade Food and Iron to suitable, stable partners and our universities are always open to those willing to learn.

We have existing trading contracts with Crossrodia and have recently signed a mutually beneficial deal with Tsarist New Guinea, trading our excess silk with their cotton.

From the Desk of Franklin Chase, Seceretary of State
To: The Grand Duke Rufus Cavendish

The People's Republic of India is interested in your offer; specifically, we would like to trade our excess coal supplies for any food you can spare. Our agricultural production is not what it could be, and we need outside support if our people are to live comfortably. I hope this deal is acceptable.

If you would consent to it, we would also be willing to trade opium (which, while I know you frown upon, could be very profitable for your country) or spices for the various rare metals you have on your island, as the researchers at Calcutta University would be interested in studying them.

From the Desk of Franklin Chase, Seceretary of State
To: The Grand Duke Rufus Cavendish
RE: The previous communication

I regret to inform you that we must take our spices off the barganing table, for we have just concluded a deal with Tsar Nicholas the Second's government. Aditionally, the other deals spelled out in my letter may also be taken by other parties.

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From the Desk of Franklin Chase, Secretary of State
To: All interested parties

The People's Republic of India is interested in building bonds with other nations in this region in order to build stability and peace. In this spirit, we are willing to exchange embassies with any interested party, which will allow better communication and prevent any potential hostilities.

The People's Republic also feels that trade is another way to set up diplomatic channels, and thus is offering up its excess cotton supplies for either iron or sulfur, as these are needed to both expand our economy and to defend our nation. If you would prefer, we would instead be willing to trade either opium or spices. However, other diplomatic deals (OOC: see above) may make one of these resources unavailable, so I urge you to inquire quickly if interested.

From the Desk of Franklin Chase, Seceretary of State
To: All interested parties

Our spices are now promised to Tsar Nicholas the Second's government, and regrettably I must take this offer off the table. However, we are still willing to trade cotton or opium for sulfur, but in fairness I must tell you that the opium is also liable to be promised to another party.

Straha · Post by **Straha** » 2006-09-21 12:09am

From the desk of Martin Van Peebles, Foreign Minister to Tsar Nicholas the Second, by the Grace of Almighty God, the Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, of Moscow, Kiev, Vladimir Novgorod, the Tsar of Kazan, Tsar of New Guinea, Tsar of Astrakhan, the Tsar of Poland, Tsar of Siberia, of Tauride Chersonese, Tsar of Georgia, Sovereign of Pskov, and Grand Duke of Smolensk, Lithuania, Volkyria, Podolia and Finland.

To: Franklin Chase

The Grand Nation of Russia is interested in exchanging ambassadors to better our relations, and is also interested in exchanging its Iron for your nation's excess spices.

Cincinnatus · Post by **Cincinnatus** » 2006-09-21 12:31am

Straha wrote:From the desk of Martin Van Peebles, Foreign Minister to Tsar Nicholas the Second, by the Grace of Almighty God, the Emperor and Autocrat of all the Russias, of Moscow, Kiev, Vladimir Novgorod, the Tsar of Kazan, Tsar of New Guinea, Tsar of Astrakhan, the Tsar of Poland, Tsar of Siberia, of Tauride Chersonese, Tsar of Georgia, Sovereign of Pskov, and Grand Duke of Smolensk, Lithuania, Volkyria, Podolia and Finland.

To: Franklin Chase

The Grand Nation of Russia is interested in exchanging ambassadors to better our relations, and is also interested in exchanging its Iron for your nation's excess spices.

From the Desk of Franklin Chase, Seceretary of State
To: Martin Van Peebles

Excellent. As soon as an ambassador can be selected by President Greene and approved by Parliament, we will send one to set up an embassy in a suitable part of your capital.

You trade deal is accepted. If his majesty is willing, we would also trade our surplus opium crop for the rare metals found within your borders, or our coal reserves for any foodstuffs the Tsar could send. These deals are offered to other parties (OOC: Vanas), so it may not stay on the table indefinitely.

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-09-21 09:26am

To:

His Majesty Richard the First, King of Sumba, King of Kings of the Alliance of United Kingdoms etc.

From:

His Highness, Archduke Franz Martin von Habsburg

The Habsburg Islands are interested in a trade agreement with the Alliance of United Kingdoms. Our shipbuilding industry can supply vessels up to the size of our protected cruisers. Our shipyards are currently being enlarged to permit us the construction of ships of the line.

Our Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Industry informs us that you are willing to deliver Rares and Food to interested parties, we can offer you Silk, Spice or Iron in return.

signed,
Archduke Franz Martin von Habsburg,
in the 10 Year of the Reign of His Majesty Rudolf I

A-Wing_Slash · Post by **A-Wing_Slash** » 2006-09-21 10:38am

To His Highness, Archduke Franz Martin von Habsburg:

The Alliance of United Kingdoms believes that at present the distance between our respective islands poses a great risk to Alliance shipping. Any trade agreement would likewise require the asurance of Habsburg protection for Alliance shipping across much of the vast Indian Ocean.

If such asurances could be made, the Alliance could offer large quantites of the finest foods and spices for trade. We are loathe to trade our supplies of rare metals away, but could be persuaded to trade them under the proper terms. We are interested in aquiring a source of sulfur or of cotton. Our navy is also quite interested in purchasing protected cruisers, along the lines of your 6,000 tonne Battle-Class, if suitable terms could be negotiated.

We await your response.

The Right Honorable Alistair Straw, MP, Minister for Trade, on behalf of His Majesty Richard the First, King of Sumba, King of Kings of the Alliance of United Kingdoms, Grand Admiral of the Allied Fleet

Raesene · Post by **Raesene** » 2006-09-21 11:17am

To:
The Right Honorable Alistair Straw, MP, Minister for Trade, on behalf of His Majesty Richard the First, King of Sumba, etc.

From:
Arnold Skoda-Krupp
Secretary of State for Infrastructure and Industry, acting for
His Highness Archduke Martin Franz

The k.k. Admiralty informed me that, poviding coaling and docking rights are granted, cruisers will be tasked to patrol the trade route between our territories; similar rights will be granted to your civilian ships and naval escort forces.

Our surplus of cotton and sulfur is already being traded, but may be traded as soon as it is available again.

Currently we can offer only a trade agreement for the delivery of fine silk for use in clothing industry or gun cartridges, while we receive your food surplus.

The conditions for construction of protected cuisers will be discussed in the next session of the governing council [ooc: when a decision about foreign ship construction has been reached; or for the shipment of rares you could just include one in your order of battle as the result of a previous deal

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we hope for a stable trading partnership bringing prosperitiy to both of our countries,

signed,
Arnold Skoda-Krupp, acting for Archduke Franz Martin
in the 10 Year of the Reign of His Majesty Rudolf I