Chapter 458: Some are happy and some are sad

“Don’t be too happy yet, I still have to give the results to Ottawa and Washington.” Allen Wilson said this for no apparent reason, suggesting that there might be more changes in the matter.

The civil discourse was ready; Newfoundland was a windfall, and both immediate neighbors wanted control in their own hands.

The counter-argument was even simpler, that the two immediate neighbors would only interfere in Newfoundland’s internal affairs than the UK mainland, which is separated by an Atlantic Ocean, and that in terms of maximizing benefits, if one had to choose one country, of course it would be the UK.

The referendum has had its result, and not without peace, the problem is Labrador, Newfoundland and Canada have always disputed the extent of Labrador, and of course the thing that Canada is equally most worried about, as Britain is, is the merger of Newfoundland and the United States, which would turn the land dispute between Newfoundland and Canada into a territorial dispute between the United States and Canada, which would be very unfavorable to Canada.

These things need not be worried about now, London naturally has a professional team to deal with them, in fact, after becoming a crown territory, Newfoundland’s situation is similar to Greenland, a Danish possession.

In the telegram to Ottawa, the explanation to the Governor General of Canada, Harold Alexander, was to use Greenland as an analogy, and at the same time to inform the result of the referendum, the citizens of Newfoundland were still resistant to the merger with Canada. Ultimately, the choice was made to transform into a Crown Dependency to remain self-governing.

Harold Alexander is the current Governor General of Canada, Allen Wilson felt it was possible to communicate, and the Governor General, who was a military man, definitely went back to Canada to explain the situation in Newfoundland.

The reason for this judgment was that Allen Wilson knew that Harold Alexander had been made Earl of Tunis. Recognizing the contribution in the middle of the World War, already belonging to a part of the aristocratic group, should understand where the importance of Newfoundland is.

As for the telegram sent to London, it is very business-like, in accordance with the normal format of official documents to apply to it on the line. The two heads of the civil service, both of them know the matter of Newfoundland like the back of their hand, even if they didn’t think Alan Wilson had any idea at the beginning, now they all understand.

Having done all this, Allen Wilson was relieved that the Newfoundland matter was now practically over for him.

On the night of the announcement of the referendum results, Allen Wilson made a heartfelt broadcast to express his love for the land, broadcasting he made it clear that after the transformation into a Crown Dependency, the Parliament of Newfoundland was about to be reopened to restore self-government under the sanction of George VI.

Regarding the poaching faced by Newfoundland’s fisheries, Allen Wilson offered a solution, stating that Newfoundland was in a similar environment to Iceland, and that the two territories should establish a healthy interaction.

Iceland is a Danish possession that became independent in 1944, and Allen Wilson mentions the role of Iceland. It is because Iceland’s mainstay industry is also fishing, which is similar to Newfoundland.

In terms of natural resources, Iceland and Newfoundland could not be compared, and it could be said that fishing was the biggest asset in the hands of Iceland.

In the broadcast, Alan Wilson also bluntly stated that the similarity between Iceland and Newfoundland and the fact that Iceland’s basic conditions were worse than those of Newfoundland, and that under such conditions, Iceland would definitely be more proactive in defending the interests of the fishing grounds than Newfoundland.

This is exactly what happened. In the post-war decades, Iceland’s economy depended on fisheries, and it had several conflicts with neighboring countries over this resource, including the famous “Cod War” with the United Kingdom.

Alan Wilson felt that it would be in Newfoundland’s interest to pursue similar policies as Iceland if it were to face the future as a Crown Dependency.

Iceland is actually the source of the two hundred nautical mile EEZ claim, and it is precisely because Iceland has no good resources that it has been very aggressive on the fisheries issue.

Some people may not understand how the fishery resources around these two islands were still very rich at that time, so how could they be allowed to become independent so easily? The main reason economic exclusive sea area of the argument does not yet exist, the fishery resources around Iceland or Newfoundland fishery fishery resources, are the common resources of all mankind, as long as you have the ability to put the fishing boat over there, you have the right to fish cod.

Spain, Portugal and other European countries have been fighting cod in Newfoundland waters for hundreds of years already.

Iceland, since its independence, has embarked on a series of hard maneuvers to protect its local fishing resources. First, it set up a three-mile coastal closure in the name of protesting against “illegal harassment”; then it set up a four-mile closure in the 1950s to protect haddock and European flounder.

Then in the late fifties, the territorial sea was extended to 12 nautical miles; in the seventies, the territorial sea was upgraded to 50 nautical miles, and then the world’s leading 200 nautical miles exclusive economic zone was established. Iceland has fought many battles with European countries in order to protect its own fishery resources, which have been categorized as the “Cod Wars”.

Iceland also fought with Britain in the Cod Wars, but now Newfoundland has become a Crown Dependency, so naturally it can’t be considered as a simple matter. Since Iceland has set up a three-nautical-mile no-fishing zone, it’s a simple matter: if Iceland is three nautical miles away, Newfoundland will be five nautical miles away.

Because the results of the U.S. election will soon come out, the Republican Party is currently in the state of lighting a fire and blowing up, Allen Wilson has been ready to change the focus of the work, will be the main work from Newfoundland, shifted to the United States, so to leave a political achievement before leaving.

“I will be working with the soon-to-be-revived Newfoundland Parliament on a number of issues to protect Newfoundland’s fishing grounds, and for now I’m going to wait for London’s response first” Allen Wilson’s tone was quite strong, impressing the citizens of Newfoundland at the end of the referendum.

Although many citizens speculated on the methods used by the Chief Executive to defend the interests of Newfoundland’s fishing grounds.

But in this world, there is no pure secret, about legislation to expand the rights and interests of the Newfoundland fishing grounds of the speech, or quietly in the Newfoundland folk spread, Iceland has been implemented in the three nautical miles of the closed area, but also became the topic of discussion of the citizens of Newfoundland, the discussion is very enthusiastic, since the Iceland can do so, of course, Newfoundland can also be done so.

The results of the Newfoundland referendum were also radioed to the Royal Salute, which was traveling to South Africa.

Pamela Mountbatten proudly read out a telegram that had just arrived, “More than fifty percent of the citizens of Newfoundland are in favor of autonomy for the Crown Dependencies, the referendum is over, and the results are awaiting London’s response. Elizabeth, Alan has made this work.”

“Pamela, look how happy you are.” Crown Princess Elizabeth smiled lightly, pointing out that Pamela Mountbatten’s statement was not objective and neutral at all, “But I’m sure many Duke and Earls will be happy.”

“That is of course, the order and cornerstone of the British Empire is finally solid.” Pamela Mountbatten was all smiles, what Prime Minister is just a figure of fun, the key moment still has to be his fiancé.

“Look at this look!” Crooked mouth war goddess Princess Margaret, see Pamela Mountbatten a proud face of praise, the heart can not help but be dissatisfied, is not that man said anything, this sister of their own will feel correct?

Princess Margaret thought about the scene that she bumped into that night again, and her face couldn’t help but burn a little.

“Actually, transforming into a royal territory would not be a bad solution.” Pamela Mountbatten didn’t notice the love-brain situation and then was giving credit to her fiancé, “That’s just the way he is, he likes to deal with very tricky issues.”

Why don’t you keep British India then? Princess Margaret rolled her eyes, only not daring to say it for fear of being lectured by her two sisters.

She also knew that since the last time she failed to unmask the hypocrites, the difficulty of trying to save Pamela Mountbatten had increased again, and she couldn’t fight unprepared battles, and she needed to wait slowly for the opportunity.

Allen Wilson does not know that there is still a princess at sea who is not dead in my heart in his thoughts, he is now looking at the telegram sent from Boston, the results of the U.S. election have come out, out of all the mainstream media’s expectations, Truman won the victory.

Dewey won in almost every industrial state in the east except Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but the smallness of Dewey’s margin was quite surprising. Some states, such as New York and New Jersey, where Dewey won, were arguably close victories thanks to Wallace.

The shocking election results came from states west of the Appalachians. In the Midwest states of Wisconsin, Iowa, and Colorado, Democrats were way ahead.

Even in Dewey’s home state of Michigan, Dewey just barely won. And preliminary results from eleven western states showed Dewey with only a slight edge in Oregon. By midnight, vote counts began to come in from agricultural areas, still in favor of the Democrats. By this point, the election situation was clear.

Along with Truman’s victory, there were Democratic victories in the midst of congressional races, taking back the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the emergence of three new Democratic governors, which was a big win by any measure.

“One of the most famous pictures in America at the moment is Truman holding a newspaper of Dewey’s victory.” Allen Wilson finished reading the telegram, the photo was famous, he had seen it before.

“Good, how honored members, the draft on the five nautical mile no fishing zone is finalized, wait until the Newfoundland Parliament is officially reinstated, and you will vote on it then.” Alan Wilson put down the telegram, rushed to the committee members gathered here in the clouds and opened his mouth, “My term of office is not yet over, but the focus of work may have to be shifted, after the transformation into a crown territory, the power of Newfoundland will be vested in the citizens, there is no need for me as the administrator, I will shift the focus of my work at that time.”

Now that the Republican Party is in a state of flummox, Allen Wilson wants to check it out, and if it’s any later, he won’t be able to see it.

While the commissioners were opening their mouths to stay and tell of Allen Wilson’s contribution to Newfoundland, Boris entered the hall with a telegram, “Chief Allen, a telegram from London.”

“Bring it to me!” Allen Wilson received the telegram again, scanned it, and congratulated the Newfoundland commissioners, “Honorable gentlemen, London has endorsed the results of this referendum, now, let’s talk about the parliamentary elections in Newfoundland, I believe you all can’t wait.”

Heh! The Newfoundland Parliament building was instantly filled with laughter, a far cry from the cursing motherfuckers in the middle of some East Asian mansion.