Chapter 776: No one is decent
Because Britain is alone overseas, neither France nor Germany will regard Britain as its first opponent, which gives Britain room to implement continental balanceism.
Russia has a clear goal and is only targeting Britain, which makes Britain uncomfortable.
Under normal circumstances, facing an aggressive Russia, the UK should work hard to promote the "Russian threat theory" and win over other European countries to jointly fight against the Russian threat.
The current situation is that Germany is cooperating deeply with Russia, France is trapped in the Rif War and cannot extricate itself. Others, such as Italy and Spain, can provide extremely limited help to the UK. The UK has searched all over Europe and cannot find any. A suitable ally.
Now Britain misses the Austro-Hungarian Empire very much.
There is no need to think about the United States, not to mention that the United States is another shareholder of the Suez Canal and, like Russia, is the initiator of this matter.
The role played by the United States in the world war has also left the British with lingering fears, and they dare not accept the so-called "aid" from the United States.
"In order to safeguard the interests of the countries surrounding the Mediterranean, the Mediterranean Fleet must immediately stop operations and lift the blockade of the canal."
The Greek representative followed Nicholas Jr. and fired at Chamberlain.
"It turns out that a certain Mediterranean fleet is the main factor affecting regional security. This is really a thief's cry to catch a thief."
The representatives of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia maintained their formation.
“Tony, shouldn’t you say something?”
Romania was not willing to be left behind and shouted to the representatives of the Kingdom of Italy from a distance.
“Asia belongs to Asians and does not need to be dictated by countries outside the region. We support people in all Asian regions to pursue independence based on President Wilson’s Fourteen Points. This is the right they deserve!”
The position of the Grand Duchy of Yuriev is clear.
“We have not extended an invitation to the Mediterranean Fleet, and we are also opposed to the intervention of any external forces to break the military balance in East Asia.”
The speech of the Australian representative gave the Royal Navy a fatal blow— —
Not fatal, the real fatal blow came from Egypt.
“We hope that London will respect Egypt’s sovereignty and withdraw the Mediterranean Fleet from Alexandria as soon as possible. This is of great significance to maintaining regional peace.”
The Egyptian representative's speech won the support of the vast majority of countries.
Unable to face the attacks from all directions, Chamberlain left the table angrily and walked away. The seemingly massive attack turned out to be nothing.
"If we cannot protect the interests of our member states, is there any need for the League of Nations?"
Little Nicholas banged the table and shouted.
“What do you want?”
Clemenceau was helpless. The League of Nations was just a decoration and he couldn't expect much from it.
“We should impose economic restrictions on Britain to punish Britain for its military actions that undermine regional security.”
Little Nicholas finally picked up the trade stick.
Is there any economic sanctions against Britain——
Clemenceau is quite moved.
Everyone is hungry for the Commonwealth market. Not only Russia and the United States are eyeing it, but France also wants a piece of it.
If the British monopoly on the Commonwealth can be broken, even if France cannot eat meat, it will definitely have as much broth as possible.
However, it is the first time since the Industrial Revolution that economic sanctions have been imposed on the UK.
Only the UK has historically wielded the trade stick and imposed economic sanctions on other countries. Russia and France have both been victims, and the UK has never been subject to economic sanctions.
In terms of manufacturing alone, Britain’s global share reached 19.9% in 1860.
The second-ranked country is not the United States or Germany, but the Qing Empire, which accounts for 19.7%.
If calculated in terms of GDP, the Qing Empire accounted for 17.3% of the world in 1870, while the UK only accounted for 9.1%.
This data has changed dramatically in just a few decades. By 1900, the Qing Empire accounted for only 11%, the United Kingdom still accounted for 9%, and the United States caught up with it, reaching 15.8%.
If only the export trade volume is simply calculated, Britain's advantage is too great. In 1871, it accounted for 60% of the world's total export trade.
This is what the Commonwealth is about.
Since its peak in 1871, British industry has gradually shrunk.
In 1894, the GDP of the United States surpassed that of the United Kingdom and became the largest in the world.
In 1905, Britain was surpassed by Germany and became the third largest country in the world.
Now the UK is still the third largest, the US and Russia are the eldest and the second respectively.
If economic sanctions can be imposed on the UK, it sounds very exciting, let alone the consequences.
Just when Clemenceau was about to express his stance, Chamberlain, who had just walked away, returned.
"It's really funny. If the League of Nations wants to impose economic sanctions on the permanent members, then there is really no need for the League of Nations to exist!"
Chamberlain was furious, you are trying to rebel.
“If the League of Nations becomes a tool for big countries to oppress small countries, then it really should be disbanded.”
Frederik, who represents Germany as ambassador to the League of Nations and once served as Germany’s ambassador to Russia ·Von Putales looked at Chamberlain secretly and looked at him with hatred.
Thanks to Britain, Germany has fallen to where it is today.
If the League of Nations can be buried with Britain, it will be a win-win for Putales.
“How can you dissolve the League of Nations so easily? Don’t forget that our purpose is to resolve international disputes in a peaceful way.”
Little Nicholas, who has been disbanding the League at every turn, Suddenly transformed into a defender of the League of Nations. "Oh——"
Chamberlain laughed angrily. Is there anything more ridiculous than this? It is simply contrary to Tiangang.
However, the impact of the blockade of the Suez Canal on the UK is similar to that of economic sanctions.
Among all European countries, the one that relies most heavily on the Suez Canal is the United Kingdom. The Mediterranean fleet blocked the canal, killing eight hundred enemies and losing one thousand.
“Regardless of whether you impose economic sanctions on the UK, if the Mediterranean Fleet does not lift the blockade of the canal, Russia will transfer the interest it is prepared to pay to the UK to the canal company to make up for the consequences of the blockade of the canal on the canal company. Loss. "
Little Nicholas is confident, and it is the uncle who owes the money.
"When did you pay the interest!"
Chamberlain roared.
Russia and the United Kingdom are still negotiating regarding the arrears from the Russian Empire. The latest development is that the United Kingdom voluntarily waives interest and only needs the principal.
Russia demands half payment.
This is definitely not about surrendering and losing half.
"Are you talking too loudly to intimidate me, an old man?"
Little Nicholas slapped him down.
“The Grand Duke is right. If the Mediterranean Fleet does not lift the blockade of the canal, the Grand Duchy of Yuriev will stop all trade with Britain.”
Alan Gabulov Continue to push forward with sanctions against the UK.
“Don’t overestimate your own capabilities!”
Chamberlain was dismissive.
The reason why Alan is so radical is because the trade relationship between the Grand Duchy of Yuriev and the United Kingdom is almost non-existent. If it is interrupted, it will have no impact on the Grand Duchy of Yuriev and the United Kingdom.
“Agree!”
Yugoslavia expressed its support for the Grand Duchy of Yuriev through actions.
"Second the motion——"
Romania also has very little trade with the United Kingdom. All industrial products that the United Kingdom can provide have substitutes in Russia.
Many products in Russia have no substitutes in the UK.
Even if it were available, it would be uncompetitive in Romania due to shipping costs.
The Greek representatives began to pretend to be dead.
Let the Greeks shout slogans, but when it comes to taking action, Greece is not willing to charge into battle.
The Grand Duchy of Yuriev, Yugoslavia, and Romania are either far away in Asia or under the protection of Russia.
Across from the Kingdom of Greece is Alexandria. If a fight breaks out, Greece will be the first to suffer.
“Is this about to enter a voting process?”
Chamberlain’s eyes passed over the faces of the representatives of the Commonwealth member states. The representatives either looked at the sky or lowered their hands. He was thinking hard on his forehead, not looking at Chamberlain at all.
At the critical moment, while visiting Europe, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover, who was attending the plenary session on behalf of the United States, requested to speak.
Hoover gained much of his reputation during the World War by organizing relief committees in Belgium that provided food to millions of civilians in Belgium and northern France.
In 1919, Hoover served as chairman of the European Coal Mine Council and since 1921 he has served as U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Hoover and Joseph had a very good personal relationship.
“The UK should safeguard its own rights and interests without harming the interests of other countries. Blocking the Suez Canal has gone beyond the scope of safeguarding its own rights and interests. The UK should respect the sovereignty of other countries——”
Hu Buddha's attitude is equally clear. After all, the two major shareholders of the Suez Canal are Rockefeller and Dolgrukov.
"Three days, I only give you three days. If the Mediterranean Fleet does not lift the blockade of the canal within three days, the League of Nations will vote on whether to impose economic sanctions on Britain."
Little Nicholas issued a final Ultimatum.
Chamberlain took a plane back to England that night.
Little Nicholas held a welcome dinner for Hoover at home regardless of Chamberlain.
The dinner at Nikolayevich Palace is the most popular diplomatic occasion in Geneva. All diplomats stationed in the League of Nations are proud to receive invitations from Nikolayevich Palace.
Representatives of Romania, South Korea and Yugoslavia are frequent visitors to the Nikolayevich Palace. As long as little Nicholas appears, representatives of the three countries will always surround him.
Others, such as Korea and Greece, are still distant from each other after all.
After Germany joined the League of Nations, Putales also became a frequent visitor to the Nikolayevich Palace, and Clemenceau would occasionally appear here.
Due to Chamberlain's sudden return to England, the British Deputy Ambassador to the League of Nations, Robert George, did not receive an invitation letter from the Nikolayevich Palace.
Robert George arrived uninvited, but when he entered the Nikolayevich Palace, he was intercepted by the guards.
Robert George was furious because his car, flying the Union Jack, traveled freely through Geneva and was never stopped.
"Sorry, please show me your invitation letter."
The guard had a poker face and was unable to accommodate.
“Come in!”
Robert George is going to make a big fuss, and since you won’t give me the dignity, then no one will have the dignity to do so.
(End of this chapter)