Regarding maintaining the traditional influence of the British Empire in Asia, Alan Wilson said that London hopes that Australia can take the initiative, and London is also happy to see the leadership shown by Australia.
Menzies said that his government also has this intention, and now that he has the help of the United Kingdom, he is even more confident.
He knew in his heart that the interests of Britain and the United States were not completely consistent, but national security was the greatest national interest. Britain, Portugal, and the Netherlands wanted to keep their colonies and protect Australia.
In this case, Australia would of course choose to follow the UK rather than the United States, which seems to have better prospects.
"Chifley and I have opposite views in many areas, but there is one thing we have in common." Menzies said sincerely, "That is we both believe that the traditional relationship between Australia and the United Kingdom is priceless.
, both the Liberal Party and the Labor Party in Australia respect this relationship very much. This will not change because of the initial change of government. The Liberal Party even cherishes this relationship more than the Labor Party."
"Traditional relations will also have new developments, just like Canberra, which will definitely get better and better." Alan Wilson used Canberra, the capital of Australia, as an example.
The current Canberra is actually relatively inferior to Australia's two traditional major cities, Melbourne and Sydney. Currently, Menzies is focusing on promoting the construction of Canberra.
In this era, a considerable number of Australians considered themselves British, and this also included Canada and New Zealand. In fact, some powers in Australia and Canada were still in London.
The constitutional power and the power to amend the constitution are both in London. Alan Wilson remembers that when Australia and Canada took back these two powers, it happened to be the period when Mrs. Thatcher was in power.
Let Alan Wilson evaluate these Conservative prime ministers. The so-called major crime of the Labor Party is to provide benefits, but the Conservative Party has continued to do so since it came to power. However, the Labor Party has not done what successive Conservative governments have done.
The Labor Party has long been accused of being a Soviet spy by American spies such as the Conservative Party. However, the Conservative cabinet does not say that every term can create big tricks that will cause serious damage to the United Kingdom. However, almost every two Conservative governments can make a plan to destroy the British government.
Shaking events.
Alan Wilson even believed that Mrs. Thatcher's disregard for the existence of the Commonwealth and her desperate behavior to cash out during her reign were the reasons why Queen Elizabeth was disgusted with her.
In Mrs. Thatcher's eyes, the Commonwealth was just an inefficient, money-consuming, and disorganized organization. This organization only reflected a ridiculous imperial complex. Mrs. Thatcher would never change Britain's policy because of her views on the Commonwealth.
Policy, when necessary, she would not hesitate to go against the entire Commonwealth.
"Parties in London sometimes only care about their own interests. After all, Australians do not have the right to vote." Alan Wilson said with emotion, "In fact, Whitehall does not like this style, but we are not a party in power.
, even if you don’t like it, you can only execute it.”
"Oh, Alan, your fiancée has expressed his apology for World War II many times." Menzies heard the implication of Alan Wilson's words and said, "It was indeed an unpleasant experience. We all hope that he will not do it again."
It’s happened again.”
"I believe Prime Minister Attlee will not be the same as Mr. Churchill." Alan Wilson replied reservedly.
With the Labor Party gaining the upper hand, Britain may slowly decline, but if the Conservative Party considers itself to be in power to safeguard Britain, Alan Wilson will have to prevent the British Empire from performing a fancy free fall.
Currently, he is working hard bit by bit to get Britain out of the free fall.
Ask yourself, are there any commissioners in the major British colonies who are almost always at work like him? Not at all. Alan Wilson himself believes that if there is a role model in Whitehall that needs to be set, besides himself
There is no second choice at all.
After having a pleasant discussion with Australian Prime Minister Menzies, Alan Wilson sent a message to London to express his idea of safeguarding and consolidating Britain's influence in Asia. He received an enthusiastic response from Australia. I believe that there will be no problem in implementing it!
In the telegram, Alan Wilson also reported that Australia wanted to establish a commission in British Malaya and whether London would agree to this commission.
Soon Alan Wilson received a call back, asking for his opinion as the Commissioner of British Malaya. To this end, Alan Wilson said that the Commissioner's Office could be established in Singapore or Penang, both of which belonged to the original Straits Settlements.
Regarding economic and development support for Asia, Alan Wilson was instructed that it would be best to coincide with the Imperial System of Preferences.
Alan Wilson understood immediately and began to negotiate with Australia to help Southeast Asia achieve political stability through economic growth, thereby maintaining regional security around the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
Australia has a vast land and sparse population, and there is no shortage of capital and technology, but resource development is limited. However, Southeast Asia has a large population and huge market potential. Through assistance to Southeast Asia, Australia not only opens up the local market, but also makes use of the rich local labor resources.
Promote the country's energy extraction and industrial upgrading.
You must know that even British Malaya has a population of 10 million, and Australia's population is just over 9 million. What's more, it can radiate to the surrounding areas through the important throat of British Malaya.
Alan Wilson also answered some questions about Australia, such as how Australia believes that a hostile country like Indonesia can occupy the market.
"The planned economy of the Soviet Union cannot yet solve all problems, let alone Indonesia. From the perspective of market rules, high-quality and low-priced products are far from problems that can be solved by tariffs." Alan Wilson thought to the people in Australia.
He didn't want to say, "Once this happens, it will only lead to a rampant smuggling industry."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Indonesia is an island country, and the cost of preventing smuggling is already huge. I don't see any good way."
Indonesia is still the most concerning issue for Australians because it involves national security. Of course, Alan Wilson took the initiative to express his concern about this issue and has been making efforts to overthrow the Sukarno regime. However, the time is not yet ripe.
If we compare the navy and air force in the Korean War this time, the British could handle it more severely than in history. However, the Americans still remembered it by not sending out ground troops.
"Now even if the British want to share the glory of victory, we don't need it anymore." The New York Times report has a sense of deja vu that you ignored me yesterday, but today I am beyond your reach.