Chapter 417: The Governor’s Craft

As a colony with an area of 400,000 square kilometers, but only such a small population, naturally there is no environment that cannot reach heaven, so it is quite normal to say that the news leaked, Allen Wilson did not blame for this.

St. John’s is originally opposed to the incorporation of Canada’s home base, the governor of the time, know the public opinion here to say something good, this is also very normal, not to mention that he is really for the sake of the future of Newfoundland.

Alan Wilson from going to office until now, in the eyes of the residents of Newfoundland, not dare to say it is a call, but at least some influence, diligent key politics is still effective, politicians are afraid of no presence.

Although he is not a politician, but the reasoning is the same, just like China in the agricultural era, officials every not like Wanmin umbrella, even if this official is a corrupt official also like.

This is Alan Wilson’s pursuit now, the residents of Newfoundland get benefits, he can also use this place to jump to a bigger stage, both sides can have a win-win result.

In the following days, there are local respected elite, came to the Governor General’s Office to seek confirmation, and Allen Wilson to discuss, about the future development of the issue talked about in the broadcast.

“This is of course, Newfoundland’s per capita possession of resources is so high, attracting prying eyes is not normal?”

Alan Wilson said in an insightful tone, “The fishery resources of the Newfoundland fishery alone, that’s billions of dollars in revenue. Even if you put it there, it’s still billions, enough to support any welfare reform in Newfoundland. Honestly, conditions in Newfoundland are too good, even better than Australia.”

Before the discovery of the iron ore, his words definitely stood, and then again, there were oil resources in the shallow sea area of Newfoundland. Even if the technology is not mature enough to extract it now, it can be lined up in the future.

The reason why Scotland feels better about independence in the future is not because after independence the North Sea oil fields will be owned by Scotland?

The residents of St. John’s, who make up half of Newfoundland’s population, are also opposed to annexation to Canada because they feel that once annexed, Newfoundland’s fisheries will be out of their control and at the mercy of the federal government of Canada, and will therefore suffer.

Allen Wilson, who was harboring a sinister intent, then began to pull the pedal on Canada and the United States, stating that Canada’s welfare was indeed far superior to that of the United States, and that the cost of living for Canadians was indeed much lower than that of Americans.

He then turned the tables, stating that with the innovations in fishing technology and the export of lumber to the European market, on a per capita basis, Newfoundland’s income in the next few years will exceed Canada’s, “I believe that three years from now, taking into account welfare and costs, the standard of living in North America should be Newfoundland, Canada, and the U.S., and it’s only right that it should be aligned that way. ”

“The United States, after all, is separated from Europe by the Atlantic Ocean, and there is no pressing incentive to improve welfare, unlike the situation on the home front, where national health and medical care must now be improved domestically to reduce the burden placed on its citizens.”

This kind of talk brought a look of fascination to the faces of a number of delegates, in fact it was one of the reasons why Labrador wanted to join Canada, but for the residents of St. John’s, welfare benefits were not the deciding factor in swaying their autonomy any more than the fisheries coming under Canadian management.

Indeed it was, and the 150,000 voting Newfoundland citizens who voted in the referendum were 78,000 in favor of annexation to Canada, and 71,000 in favor of maintaining autonomy, a really, really grudging result.

This was a number that even Alan Wilson felt that with some effort on his part, Newfoundland could remain under British control and exist in the Commonwealth as a self-governing territory.

Newfoundland had all the potential to easily surpass Canada and the United States, because to appease his fiancée, and as a sort of atonement for keeping the iron ore out for a while, Allen Wilson stated that the Grande Banks in the eastern part of Newfoundland had a geologic layer of oil.

As early as the beginning of the century, the United States has been around the Gulf of Mexico for marine oil exploration, the 30’s and 40’s marine oil exploration technology has been very mature, now, the difficulty of marine oil exploration in the search for the time above, rather than in the technology above.

Can’t find it doesn’t matter, Allen Wilson said there are traces of oil resources, so that the residents of Newfoundland have the heart to have this expectation on the line.

Anyway, in the impression of the residents of Newfoundland, no matter whether it is a real meeting or in the broadcast, he, the Governor General, has never been that way, the situation is either a small good or great, there is no bad time.

Leaving the Humber River logging area, Allen Wilson did not stay idle, if there is any change, that is, the number of broadcasts increased slightly, the citizens of Newfoundland also learned some new vocabulary, such as what attracting investment ah ……

There is also an additional habit is nothing when, will take a lunch break for a while, this is completely in the logging area left behind the habit, after all, it is physical work, even if only a little rest, squinting for a while is also better than keeping your eyes open.

But at noon Allen Wilson did not sleep very solidly, twelve o’clock has not yet arrived suddenly woke up. Only his eyes were still squinting. He always felt that there was something resting on his mind, and after thinking for a while he could not think what it was. Surely it couldn’t be something about Newfoundland, who would have such a hard time letting go of work?

“Mr. Allen, there’s a ship docking from the United States.” Savievich pushed his way in, “It looks like a couple of stars have arrived, and a lot of the locals are crowding around.”

Allen Wilson popped up like a spring, at the same time his hands fiddled with his hair and washed his face not forgetting to order, “I’ll go and greet them right away, let the guests who have come from afar feel the warmth of the Newfoundlanders.”

To be honest the four actresses that came were much more popular than Alan Wilson was when he first arrived in St. John’s, and he had to admit that beautiful women were just more popular than brown old men, everywhere.

The residents of St. Johns, were extremely welcoming to the four actresses who had come to their door, the streets as well as the windows on both sides of the street were full of people. It was a stark contrast to when he first came to St. Johns.

“Honorable Ms. Vivien Leigh, thank you for being able to come here at the invitation of Newfoundland.” Allen Wilson arrived at the pier with a brisk walk, expressing his welcome to these actresses who had come here to help the poor in his capacity as the local administrator.

“Mr. Allen is so kind, it is only right that I, as an Englishman, help the subjects of the British Empire.” Vivienne suppressed the enthusiasm in her chest and replied in a tone unfamiliar to us.

A hint of understanding flashed in the eyes of Hedy Lamarr and Ingrid Bergman, and Pauline Gaudet, who had never met Alan Wilson, was just about to say something when the corner of her coat was tugged by Ingrid Bergman.

Allen Wilson from the front to lead the way, the four actresses have become the focus of the residents of St. Johns, both sides of the cheers continue to come, Vivien Lei a few people are friendly nodding to express respect for St. Johns, this reaction makes the atmosphere even more enthusiastic.

In fact, Vivien Leigh’s girlfriends group, no age on the younger members, although one of the natural beauty can still maintain the classic image on the screen, but inevitably are facing a downhill crisis.

Part of the members have a sense of crisis, such as this time to Pauline Goddard, but in fact only Pauline Goddard themselves have a sense of crisis, in the view of others there is no crisis.

Alan Wilson put the four actresses up at the Governor’s House, and himself was going to deal with Parliament for a while.

“The conditions in Newfoundland are simple, and I am aggrieved Wei …… Ms. Feiwenli, and your friends.” Alan Wilson said as he led the four actresses to the door of the Governor General’s Mansion, “All in all, thank you all for your help.”

“Let’s talk about work first!” Seeing that Alan Wilson was about to leave, Fei Wenli opened her mouth to retain, “As the local administrator, Mr. Alan must have a plan in his mind that we would like to talk about.”

“Respectfully!” Allen Wilson obediently followed into the Governor’s Mansion that was supposed to be his residence.

After the door of the room closed, Fei Wen Li blankly glanced at Allen Wilson who was pretending to be unfamiliar and said, “Pretending is really something, Governor Wilson. You don’t know how tired I am from my trip here.”

“Vivian, don’t say that, there are so many people watching outside, am I saying I am familiar with you?” Alan Wilson apologized with a bitter face, “We have to consider your reputation, you are the national treasure of the British Empire.”

Alan Wilson than than chattered a bit, a turn of phrase, “Which tired, I and Hua Gong learned a hand of orthopedics, do not mind, I give you press.”

Feiwenli coughed softly, reminding Alan Wilson to pay attention to the occasion, there are other people in it.

God’s conscience, Allen Wilson really learned a hand of orthopedics, just arrived in Humber River those days can give him tired farts. If it were not for the fact that the Chinese laborers have this kind of skill among their group, he would have to lie down for a few days to slow down.

Vivien Lei obviously thought back to the time in New Delhi, a certain commissioner’s assistant under the guise of relieving fatigue, and ultimately take advantage of it, she thought wrong, this time definitely not.

Gabba! Alan Wilson, who had already practiced with a couple of workers, applied his hand to Ingrid Bergman’s body, accompanied by the occasional bone rattling, “Actually, Greta’s temperament, which is perfect for Newfoundland, is that of the iceberg, tinged with melancholy temperament, and it would be even better if we shot it when it was snowing.”

“I called her and she said she wasn’t feeling well and couldn’t come.” Ingrid Bergman, who had volunteered to try her hand at orthopedic craftsmanship, listened to Alan Wilson and replied, “She’s been staying home and doesn’t come out much. Hm ……”

“That’s a shame.” Allen Wilson moved his shoulders, Ingrid Bergman, a Nordic goddess with a one meter seven and a half tall skeleton in this swing, the workload clearly exceeded his estimation, gab ……

“My idea is this, Newfoundland needs a few recognizable spokespersons, and for the moment it needs to open up awareness, so I’m requesting a few beautiful ladies to come over and help.” Effort to move Ingrid Bergman’s body over, Alan Wilson let out a long breath, “Ingrid, if I make a living with this kind of craft, you should be added money for any body of your size know?”