Chapter 459 From Victory to Victory
Contacting the Boston Consulate by telegraph, Allen Wilson was submitting to London, an analysis of Truman’s reelection.
In terms of hindsight, Allen Wilson could well have taken advantage of the final result to repeat it in the form of a farting truism, not to mention the fact that on his last trip to the U.S., he had already telegraphed that Truman would not have conceded defeat so simply.
There are two characteristics of the Democratic Party in this era, the first point is because of Roosevelt’s New Deal, which led to the opponents think that the relationship with the Soviet Union is too close, and the second point belongs to the historical legacy, that is, the Civil War, the Democratic Party is the party that supports slaveholding.
But because of the low approval ratings of Truman this time, it led to the candidates of the two kinds of Democratic Party supporters to run separately, instead of diluting the Democratic Party in the pro-Soviet and racist colors, so that the Republican Party lost two attacks on the mouth.
“This election can be regarded as one of the most important for the post-war period, with decisive significance, and we can make the judgment that the Republican Party, which has been strong after the Civil War, has become history. The two parties are now on the same level. Perhaps the Republican Party will change its mind and remake American politics.”
At the end of the telegram, Allen Wilson stated that his duties as administrator of Newfoundland were effectively over. After dealing with the problems of Newfoundland, he would fulfill his other duty, which was the diplomatic work that he had been doing at the same time when he came to office.
This report, too, was discussed in the Cabinet, where Prime Minister Adderley had read the telegram that Truman would not concede defeat, and indeed, in the light of the present situation, Britain was certainly concerned about the American election.
After all, the main candidates, whether it is the Republican Dewey, or the Progressive Party’s Wallace, on the Marshall Plan are opposed to the Democratic Party’s election seems to be very poor.
Only Edley’s concern, obviously not as Chang Gong more on the heart, with American money to do American things, is the real decision.
“Dear Prime Minister, this is the executive order signed by Allen on the five nautical mile closed area program for the Newfoundland fishery. As it stands this executive order, which is sure to be passed after the reopening of Parliament, looks rather expected by the civic class of Newfoundland.”
Norman Brooke took an executive order and placed it in front of Prime Minister Adderley while speaking, “Allen stated that he has finished handling everything in Newfoundland, established three collective enterprises as the pillars of Newfoundland’s economic development, and utilized Newfoundland’s special environment and status to develop a policy similar to the Three Rings of Diplomacy. Since taking office until now, he has emptied Newfoundland’s fiscal deficit and can now leave office with honor.”
“A debt of over ten million dollars!” Prime Minister Adderley couldn’t help but exclaim, while this was not comparable to the debt of mainland Britain, it was a testament to how successful Alan Wilson had been as an administrator.
If you compare it, the $1.2 billion loan from Canada alone after Airdrie came to power was probably more than twice the debt per capita of the citizens of Newfoundland, but it was also too much for this administrator to clear Newfoundland’s debt in less than a year.
European countries are rebuilding, which means that from now on, Newfoundland is netting out on timber deliveries going forward.
Prime Minister Adderley’s heart very much wants to say, envy! Really envious. Britain is only paying off its short-term debt, of course, compared to when he first came to power, the huge debt of three billion seven hundred million pounds, the current situation has been much better.
Adderley was ready to announce the end of rationing two months later, on New Year’s Day, 1949, “Norman, in fact, Alan is perfectly capable of serving out his term in Newfoundland, with the diplomatic duties being shared by the Ambassador to the United States and the Ambassador to the United Nations.”
“He finds life in Newfoundland very boring!” Norman Brooke shrugged helplessly, “The population of Newfoundland is indeed a bit sparse, less than the population of Australia. And with the current cold weather, he himself wouldn’t want to stay there any longer, and wants to try his luck in Boston.”
“Well, whether this executive order for a five nautical mile no-fishing zone passes or not is a matter for the local council itself.” Adderley mused for a moment and said, “The autonomy of the royal domain, in principle, London does not interfere.”
It was no secret that at this point Alan Wilson was ready to carry his bag and leave. Relying on the merits of his arrival, the Governor’s residence still had many people visiting, but since the referendum ended, Smallwood was nowhere to be seen.
According to gossip that Smallwood is preparing to emigrate to Canada, Allen Wilson does not know the truth of this news, if it is true, then this matter is very ill-considered, Smallwood really emigrated, will only make the citizens of Newfoundland think that Smallwood is really a Trojan Horse planted by the Canadians.
Psychologically resenting Canadian behavior even more, which would not be a good thing for future Canadian relations.
“Gentlemen, I thank you for coming to the door to retain me, but I really do have another job, coming to be Administrator is part time, I myself am also the Consul of Boston at the same time, it’s just that the work in Newfoundland is more important and that’s why I’ve stayed here. The current situation in Newfoundland is on the right track, and after the reopening of Parliament I personally have nothing more to be busy with.”
Speaking of this Alan Wilson took out a telegram and said, “With regard to Newfoundland’s claim to a five nautical mile no-fishing zone, London has already said that it will not interfere, and it will be enough to wait until Parliament is reopened and passed.”
“Is it so urgent? Officer Allen, you’ve actually been very popular with the citizens even though you haven’t been in office for a long time, and you’re leaving in such a hurry.” One of the members expressed his reluctance and said.
“It’s not my merit, but the extensive colonies of the British Empire have served to optimize integration. Newfoundland lacks the manpower to carry out resource development, and it just so happens that half a world away, we have a reliable labor force to carry out this one job. The biggest problem was that we all knew in our hearts that it wasn’t that simple for peoples of different civilizations to work together. Fortunately, the regulatory measures in place, as well as calm communication, prevented an accident.”
Allen Wilson said this emphasizing, “Regarding the salary issue, I’m sure the commissioners, or councilors won’t let me worry about it.”
“Of course they won’t, and we have learned how good this is for Newfoundland.” The commissioners present nodded their heads, stating that they would never do anything to default on their paychecks.
“That’s good, Newfoundland is really a good place. The citizens here in the future will be the envy of the world, I have no doubt about that.” Alan Wilson spoke with great relief.
He had already booked the date of his departure, and the rest of his time was spent keying politics with the local elites.
In fact, the royal territories, with a unique constitutional status, have their own judicial and tax system, the United Kingdom is responsible for the diplomacy and defense of these royal territories. The British Crown Dependencies in later times were just three small islands in the English Channel, where is the Crown Dependency of Newfoundland so big?
Regarding the fight for the status of the royal territories, Allen Wilson, on the other hand, said not to be in a hurry, and by the way, pulled out Smallwood to whip his body, saying that a person in a hurry will do irrational things, and that Mr. Smallwood made impulsive choices because of his haste, which should be taken as a warning.
“Perhaps there will be a place for you all in the House of Lords in the future.” Alan Wilson rested his chin on his hand and said with a joking tone, “The House of Commons is tough enough, those political parties are very reluctant to see their seats become fewer.”
“Oh, really?” Many of the members wore a happy face, it was true that the House of Lords was a place for peers, but they were not members of the British House of Commons either, and were not averse to the grave of politics.
“Everything can be fought for, that’s our British tradition isn’t it?” Alan Wilson said noncommittally.
November 5, three days after the results of the Newfoundland referendum, two days after the results of the U.S. election, Allen Wilson packing, as when he came, carrying a bag as a civilian worker who will enter the city, once again embarked on the journey until.
The entrance to the Governor’s Mansion was already full of people, someone read the statement of the Newfoundland Commission, let Allen Wilson sign, “The Newfoundland Commission, awarded Mr. Allen Wilson, as an honorary citizen of Newfoundland, Newfoundland is your home, welcome our Governor General to come back to visit often.”
“Thank you, honorable citizen of Newfoundland, for bestowing this honor upon me.” Carrying his bag, Allen Wilson raised one hand high into a fist and expressed his gratitude to the citizens who had come out to see him off.
“Sign it, sign it!” On the streets of St. Johns, a number of citizens waved flags and chanted for Allen Wilson to sign the last executive order.
“Good, let’s use our power for personal gain today.” Allen Wilson laughed out loud, brought the statement bar over, took out his pen and signed the executive order involving himself, and then shouted, “It is a great honor for me personally to be given an opportunity to benefit society in Newfoundland. Farewell, Honorable Citizens ……”
“Farewell, Governor!” On both sides of the street, countless people waved their hands to say goodbye to Allen Wilson, the administrator who had been in office for less than a year, while Allen Wilson kept waving until he reached the dock to board his ship.
“Is there a big man coming up on our ship?” Some of the crew of this British ship exchanged glances and jaws at the sight that stretched from the docks all the way to the city.
“I heard it’s the Governor of Newfoundland, such a popular bureaucrat?” One of the crew members tsked, his eyes filled with incredulity as he saw Alan Wilson, who was carrying a bag, board the ship.
“Want a drink?” Seeing these crew members who looked at him with strange eyes, Allen Wilson took the initiative to open his mouth to invite him, indicating that among his own backpack, he still had some earthly happy water.
The freighter headed towards Boston, Allen Wilson was about to start a new job, which could also be described as going from one victory to another.