"I will try my best!" Alan Wilson understood this idea and even repeated what he said before.
Although he still can't help but feel a sense of discomfort in private; he has an instinct that makes him judge the right and wrong of actions not from principles but from success or failure; this instinct is partly innate and partly the result of years of handling and observing things.
As a result, just like thousands of people of his class.
Before he was about to leave, Alan Wilson brought the Newfoundland representatives to London to experience the ecstasy in the heart of the empire, and it was also a celebration for everyone working together.
On the streets of London, the newly installed street lights are getting brighter and brighter, and the strong light illuminates the faces of the people grayish white; high above their heads, large white clouds sail quickly and lightly across the dark purple sky.
In the hotel where civil servants gather in Whitehall, people in evening gowns have opened their coats and are walking briskly up the steps of the hotel door; workers are wandering in the streets; women - women who are especially lonely at this time of night - are lonely
Single people walked east in groups—walking slowly, with a hopeful look in their manners, dreaming of good wine and a good dinner, or, for an occasional minute, a kiss out of love.
Without exception, everyone gets rid of some of their own class, creed and fashion, or wears a hat on one side, or walks briskly, or laughs, or is silent, and from these, they show their enthusiasm in the sky.
They are all of the same kind under the cover.
After this night, Alan Wilson landed at the Newfoundland military base in a daze the next day.
To be honest, he was still hungover and yawned until he was woken up by the cold wind. "Although I understand that Newfoundland is not warm due to its location, it is too cold in the north."
The southern and northern parts of Newfoundland are completely two different worlds. At the same time of year, the southern part seems to be in Paris and the northern part seems to be in Siberia. It is a bit exaggerated to say this, but that is what it means.
The good thing is that if you are lucky on the day of the referendum, you may be able to prevent many citizens who merged with Canada from voting.
However, judging from the current public opinion, it is very likely that there is no need for such an off-the-beaten-path move. After all, he has been the chief executive for more than half a year, and he still has some effect. No matter how bad it is, it will not be worse than in history. With such a situation in history,
As a back-up for poor results, he feels that any change can be attributed to things moving in a good direction.
In fact, from the perspective of a colonial empire, if this matter is completed, it will give other European colonial countries a lot of confidence and be more flexible in responding to the surging independence wave in each colony.
Alan Wilson can't guarantee it for other countries, but France and Portugal will definitely think of a way. Especially Portugal, to be honest, de Gaulle came to power and received full support from the French military.
The important reason why the French military elected De Gaulle to power was that it was tired of the political chaos in France. By supporting De Gaulle in power, it actually wanted to turn France into a state similar to a military government. Many military generals hoped that De Gaulle would serve as Napoleon's
role, continuing to support the army in the Algerian War.
Of course, in the end, de Gaulle did not continue to be entangled in Algeria. Alan Wilson believed that if Portugal had the national power of France, or conversely, if France had a ruler like Salazar, the conditions for continued suppression would almost be gathered.
Although de Gaulle did not eventually become the Napoleon of this era, in modern society, expecting Napoleon to reappear is a luxury hope. Although he is British, Alan Wilson also believes that de Gaulle is already the most capable person in Europe in this era.
Politician.
The citizens of Newfoundland have no idea how far-reaching the outcome of the Newfoundland referendum will be in the future.
Alan Wilson has also paid too much. In order to save time, he has flown several times because of Newfoundland matters. Such a down-to-earth chief executive likes to fly? Is there any other method?
The next day, Alan Wilson and the Newfoundland representatives who had accompanied him to London had returned to St. John's.
After returning to the Government House, Alan Wilson directly approached Savievich and asked whether the situation in Newfoundland was stable during his absence.
"Governor, Mr. Smallwood has been subjected to many vicious attacks recently." Although he was happy in his heart, it did not show on his face.
"Wow!" Alan Wilson sighed inexplicably, and said in a neutral tone, "Mr. Smallwood should not be treated like this. Although all of this is a spontaneous act by citizens, but for
Isn’t it too much for an old man who has lost his splendor?”
In fact, it can be even more excessive. Alan Wilson plans to emphasize in the next broadcast not to accuse Joseph Roberts Smallwood of his personal behavior, although for Smallwood, letting this matter go is the biggest thing.
It's a good thing, but Alan Wilson will definitely not let this matter pass. He believes that the truth will become clearer with more debate.
As for Savievich, he said that everything was business as usual in the logging area. “It actually surprises me that tens of thousands of people are so obedient.”
"I'm going to be neutral and not overly flattering. The Chinese are second to none in the world when it comes to respecting authority and discipline. What's more, many Chinese workers are soldiers like you, so they can still ban them." Allen
Wilson breathed a sigh of relief. For any established society, foreign population is a very sensitive place.
Always mentioning it seems to be making a fuss out of a molehill, which seems unforgiving, but if you accept it silently, when the day comes when a problem actually occurs, it usually won't be a minor problem.
As for Alan Wilson now, he hopes that everything will be stable in Newfoundland. He will get the results out first, everything will be settled, and he can handle it with ease if anything happens in the future.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! India and Pakistan are still fighting fiercely, each claiming that I am okay, but in fact they are exhausted. The ceasefire date between Israel and the Arabs is almost over.
Although these two events are considered big events in the world, they have something to do with Alan Wilson. The biggest thing in his eyes right now is the Newfoundland referendum, and all other things are trivial.
It’s not like he thinks so. The three major battles have begun. Do Truman and Dewey have time to take care of them?
Although he as a chief executive cannot be compared with a candidate for president of the United States, the principle is the same.
In the evening, Alan Wilson, who had just returned to St. John's, his voice appeared on the radio again, explaining what he had learned from his trip to London and the three plans approved by Prime Minister Attlee.
The three plans do not include a dominion plan. Alan Wilson gave a long explanation for this, mainly explaining that there is no essential difference between the crown territory plan and the dominion plan. It still recognizes the autonomy of Newfoundland, but it is more difficult to consider the issue of Newfoundland.
comprehensive.
"In fact, Newfoundland's population is like sitting on a golden mountain, but it does not have the ability to protect this golden mountain. London took into account Newfoundland's population disadvantage and was unable to protect its own fishing grounds. That's why it proposed the royal territory plan.
This will allow the Royal Navy to protect Newfoundland's fishing grounds."
Although this is a complete lie, most people in a society are simply unable to understand something that is too profound. Alan Wilson's use of vague facts to talk about this matter is actually for the benefit of the citizens of Newfoundland.
To put it simply, self-government is the crown territory, and the crown territory is self-government. Just let the citizens of Newfoundland realize that this is the best choice for Newfoundland.
Later, with the help of the plan to merge Canada, Alan Wilson mentioned the recent criticism Smallwood had received. The talk of betrayal, which had gradually begun to subside, was once again broadcast on the radio.
Although during the broadcast, Alan Wilson repeatedly emphasized that Smallwood's proposal should not be the reason for him to be criticized. In fact, the fundamental purpose was to let the citizens of Newfoundland not forget this man.
"As for the final colonial plan, to be honest, I can't understand why this plan will be retained. In my opinion, the biggest effect of retaining the colonial plan is to make the remaining plan look more democratic. It dilutes some of the two referendum plans.
There is no other explanation for the possible hostility and opposition." Alan Wilson's voice reached thousands of households through this broadcast, and finally he set a date for the referendum, "The time should not be delayed too long.
After all, it has been three years since the world war ended, and we will hold a referendum to determine the future fate of Newfoundland on the 1st of next month."
"Dear citizens of Newfoundland, the future is in your own hands, and you must seriously consider the precious power in your hands."
The broadcast ended. Alan Wilson turned off the broadcast, stood up and stretched, and made a decision in his heart to go to the Anglican Church tomorrow.
There is still half a month before the referendum. If God has mercy on him, Alan Wilson, the chief executive of Newfoundland, has a small request. He hopes that there will be a sufficient snowfall within half a month.
This was absolutely unselfish. He just remembered the saying that auspicious snow heralds a good harvest and hoped that Newfoundland's future would get better and better. Although the heavier the snow fell, it would be relatively unfavorable to the settlements outside St. John's.
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The date of the referendum has been officially released. Supporters of independence and supporters of integrating Canada can open the stage to debate. This kind of thing cannot be stopped at all. Alan Wilson simply gave up the broadcast and let supporters of the two groups come to pass.
Broadcasters make their case.
Of course, some of the supporters who support the merger of Canada have such a problem with their eloquence. They are clumsy and have nothing to do with Alan Wilson. They may be a little nervous for the first time.
People are different. How can supporters of becoming a royal territory speak clearly?