Chapter 335
April 7, 1883
The New South Wales Parliament passed the "Bill on Prohibiting Chinese Immigrants from Entry, Naturalization and Property, Marriage and Funeral", passed the "Bill on the Confiscation and Disposal of Property Related to Illegal Immigration", and passed the "Bill on Prohibiting Queensland Immigrants from Obtaining Resident Rights", which was signed by Premier Ben Stevens the next day and became a formal bill in New South Wales.
April 13, 1883
Victoria has taken a substantial step forward in crowding out migrants with similar legislation, and Tasmania has followed suit with similar immigration restrictions, making tensions between the North and the South even more tense.
They have disturbed the public opinion circles in the south, the north and the south, and they have attacked each other's weaknesses, which has led to the further escalation of people's antagonism, and a series of vicious incidents that have squeezed out immigrants have caused concern in the outside world.
April 16, 1883
Lord Lee Hock Shou, Chairman of the Zhi Gong Party, made another public statement;
He called on the North and the South to put aside their prejudices and engage in constructive dialogue, believing that peace and unity will always be the mainstream public opinion, and that efforts to ease tensions through dialogue will never be given up until the last minute, and that the use of force to stop the separation between the North and the South is only the last option.
At present, the most urgent task is to stop the spread of hatred, restore normal social order, suspend the implementation of discriminatory laws, and bring the peaceful life that the Australian people have dreamed of with the greatest restraint and responsibility.
Any politician or speculator who runs counter to the lofty goal of a unified market will run counter to the interests of the people of Australia and will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history.
The Zhi Gong Party will not give up its efforts for a peaceful settlement at any time......
City of the Red River Valley
Red Fort, Sky Tower
A group of bigwigs gathered here to hold a policy symposium, which was chaired by Lord Earl of Queensland himself, and the participants were all top core figures in the Red River Valley, and the atmosphere of the meeting was extremely solemn.
"According to the careful investigation of the black guard;
The cards held in the hands of the southern state have not been issued, just waiting for a suitable time to tear their faces, and the specific content of the relevant exclusion bill has long been detected and has been under strict monitoring.
It is not surprising that these southern politicians suddenly attacked, but it was only a matter of time.
Choosing this point in time is really uncomfortable for us.
One is that the southern states are colluding with the Netherlands and other extraterritorial anti-Queensland forces, and the current situation in Borneo is not a secret, and there must be a big war in Central Kalimantan.
The dry season in Borneo in late March is conducive to large-scale military operations from a military point of view.
According to the Black Guards monitor;
From January to March, Dutch representatives frequently traveled to Sydney and Melbourne, secretly meeting with far-right white politicians and representatives of conservative white ranchers, and even went deep into ranch towns to lobby in an attempt to form an anti-Queensland united front.
The second is the situation.
In recent years, the tide of immigration, mainly in Queensland, has gradually accelerated, and the annual immigration population has increased from an average of 400,000 to 700,000 to 700,000 and then to a new high of more than one million, which has greatly deepened the fear of the south.
Queensland alone, with a population of more than 3/5 of the entire Australian continent and more than 85% of economic output (due to the adjustment of wool price policy, the industrial concentration has weakened), which has formed great pressure on the separatist forces and is one of the important reasons for their recklessness.
At the current rate of immigration, it won't be a few years before the southern states will be a minority, and it's clear that white conservative hardliners won't see that happen.
The sooner the table is flipped the better, which has become the mainstream attitude of white conservatives.
The third is the gift of Her Majesty, which greatly stimulates the sensitive nerves of the white people in the south, who are afraid of losing her demographic and economic advantages at the same time, and then losing Her Majesty's favor, which is an unbearable burden.
To sum up
The black guards have the exact internal information, and have submitted conclusive evidence a week in advance, proving that Southern Week will suddenly attack during the sensitive period from the end of March to the beginning of April, and all departments are fully prepared to deal with this unexpected situation. ”
Dai Yingcai, the commander of the black-clothed guards, made a comprehensive statement at the policy discussion meeting, bowed down after introducing the situation, and then quietly withdrew.
He has no right to participate in such a high-level secret policy meeting, and he is not even qualified to observe.
"Wow......"
Li Fushou lightly knocked on the table a few times, his eyes quietly scanned everyone, and said after attracting everyone's attention;
"These southerners can really find trouble for me and add to the blockage at a critical time, and you know my two public conversations before and after, the main purpose is to show the sincerity of the peace effort, and delay this period of time.
The top priority is the war in Borneo, which is ready to be fired.
We don't have the ability to fight on two fronts, and everything else has to be detoured by the war in Borneo, and we will wait until a peace agreement is reached, and then go back and settle the North-South dispute.
Therefore, the current mainstream thinking is to appease the people's emotions and avoid fierce ethnic contradictions, whether it is now or in the future, Australia is a society where Chinese and white people coexist, which is an unavoidable reality.
We need to win more white sympathizers to stand on our side, to stand resolutely on the anti-separatist stance, and to safeguard the ultimate interests of the Australian single market.
Try to explain our philosophy of the Zhi Gong Party, rather than simply serving which ethnic group, even if there is such and such careful thinking, it is also hidden for me deeply, and it is not yet the time to my tail.
I would like to remind you that there is a nosy mother-in-law above us, ready to shut off all trade lanes in Australia and suffocate us on this land.
Without trade, without money, there would be no development, there would be no immigration, there would be no Zhi Gong Party, and the great prestige of raising one's arms and calling for the obedience of all people.
We must always remember clearly;
There is no need for the people to support us, only when there is food to eat, clothes to wear, and a good life to run for the sake of the Zhi Gong Party, when all this is in vain, and the city pastures are full of hunger.
Therefore, the first priority at present is to occupy the moral high ground, to set an example in enduring humiliation and burden, and to strive to safeguard the overall situation of peace, unity, and unity.
The current situation is both a difficulty and an opportunity, and it is always necessary to get to this point. ”
Li Fushou's faint voice echoed in the room, setting the tone for this secret countermeasures meeting, and everything in the meeting should be centered on the core, not ridiculous.
Tian Shan, director of the audit department and deputy director of the secretariat, as the convener of the Zhi Gong Party, took the initiative to say; "Count, allow me to share my thoughts."
"Director Tian throws bricks and leads the way, then let's all listen to it." Li Fushou nodded and gave permission.
"I don't think the Dutch should be left to their current covert operations in Australia, but should be hit back with severe penalties for any individual behaviour." Tian Shan paused, and when he saw the Earl's interested expression, he was relieved, and continued to explain the plan in his heart;
"The Dutch are constantly haggling in the peace talks in Singapore, showing a full merchant mentality.
In light of this;
I suggest that troops should be sent to take Sulawesi, as a severe punishment for its clandestine activities in Australia, and the relevant matters can be communicated to the British side through appropriate channels, and I don't think the British will like the Dutch to make trouble in Australia.
Geographically
Sulawesi is located in the middle of Borneo and Shangri-La Island, the route can not be avoided, and there are thousands of islands and reefs near the Sulawesi Islands, several important straits, which are the only routes for Australia to the Far East and Malacca, and the only route for Luzon to go south to Australia, and the geographical location is extremely important.
Judging by the current situation
The Dutch exploited Sulawesi to a very low level, with only a few small towns, and the total number of troops was less than 1,100 (except for the indigenous soldiers), so the attack was not difficult, but the deterrent effect was large enough after success.
Therefore, I propose to take Sulawesi with our hands and clear the last obstacle for our subsequent reinforcement fleet, and take possession of this island in fact.
I have repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, and I think it is extremely feasible.
According to the nature of Dutch merchants, the more colonies they lost, the lower their expectations, and as long as the core interests of the Dutch on Java were not touched, they might not have the confidence to fight to the death.
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Tian Shan said a lot, and the various situations were considered in great detail, but the eyes of the bigwigs present became brighter and brighter, and after he finished speaking, the venue immediately burst into warm applause.
"That's a good point, second."
"This must be supported, and the real favor is not a good idea, seconded."
"Seconded the proposal, although Sulawesi has not surveyed any resources, such a large island can always come in handy, that is, plantations and land reclamation, and it is still possible to resettle one or two million."
"You have to take it, or you're blind."
"The Dutch must be taught a lesson that they will never forget, and before making small moves, they must weigh whether they can afford serious consequences, and the occupation of Sulawesi is deterrent enough, and I support it."
Saying goes; What people play with what birds!
Under the guidance of Li Fushou's aggressive policy, the bigwigs who had heard and witnessed all day long were aggressive and aggressive, and the proposal was unsurprisingly well-received, and the key was not to touch the sensitive nerves of the British, and all the bigwigs supported it.
Li Fushou pondered for a long time, nodded slowly and said; "There is a lot of truth in what is said, so this is included in the agenda as an option, and after careful research, it is necessary to specifically test the reaction of the British, and they will most likely not interfere."
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