It was replaced by the British Malaya model. Although British Malaya was also merged, the specific circumstances were different. What Alan Wilson believed was that Mutesa II would be interested.
The plan to establish a constitutional monarchy in Uganda was the plan he himself recommended to Mutesa II. To a certain extent, it was modeled after British Malaya. In fact, there were several rulers in Uganda similar to the Malay Sultans, but Mutesa II
Tesa II was the king of Buganda, the largest kingdom in Uganda.
The territory of the Kingdom of Buganda is close to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. In Uganda, a colony not close to the sea, it is considered a place with very good basic conditions.
"So, dear King, I think the future of Uganda, if we in the UK eventually leave, I would be more inclined to establish a constitutional monarchy. If you don't mind, I am willing to communicate with Governor Philip on this. But well
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When Alan Wilson said this, he looked at Mutesa II and remained silent. He could also veto the Governor's merger plan on behalf of Whitehall, but how would the interests of Britain be protected?
"Even if Uganda becomes independent in the future, the close friendship with the United Kingdom will not be affected." Mutesa II said decisively, "I will try my best to maintain the friendship between Uganda and the United Kingdom for a long time to come.
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"This is how it should be. Who made us all a monarchy? Whether it is the national self-determination of the United States or the equality of all people in the Soviet Union, they all attack benevolent gentlemen like the King. What Britain can do is to ensure the stability of the colonies.
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Alan Wilson said with great satisfaction, "If the king can help Britain as much as possible and make this process smoother. I believe this will be a good thing for both parties, and it will make it easier for me to communicate with Governor Philip."
This is not easy either. Although Philip Mitchell, the governor-general, does not seem to have much power because British East Africa is not like British India. But the governor-general is the governor-general, and his connections in London are quite strong.
It took a few days to complete the survey in Uganda, and he and Mutesa II paid attention to the progress of the project in Uganda. Alan Wilson went directly to Kenya, the core of British East Africa.
British East Africa's main power was concentrated in Kenya, not in Tanzania, which seemed much larger.
The capital of British East Africa was Mombasa before, and was later moved to Nairobi, both in Kenya. It was also the largest and second largest city in Kenya in later generations. Kenya is the core of British East Africa. This is correct.
Compared to Uganda, the British power in Kenya is obviously higher because the British management in Kenya is closer to the model of British India. In other words, in the entire British East Africa, Kenya is more similar to the British Empire.
It is a directly administered province in India, while Uganda is much like a state like Hyderabad.
There are many white settlers in the two major cities in Kenya, and the number far exceeds that in Uganda. Perhaps for this reason, after the independence of British India, Governor Philip Mitchell wanted to merge into a huge and complete colony. Let the British
East Africa replaces India's role.
However, Alan Wilson knew that it was too late to take action now, because he himself had already beaten Philip Mitchell to take this measure first in British Malaya.
In this way, Philip Mitchell's British East Africa plan will be useless. And even if it continues to be implemented, the chance of success is low!
More than half of the population of British Malaya was Chinese, and these Chinese had no affection for the colony of Malaya itself.
Not to mention new immigrants, most of the original Chinese ethnic group do not regard themselves as locals, and they also have no sense of locality. The most important thing is that the Chinese themselves have a motherland, and this motherland is still hostile to the United Kingdom.
So after comprehensive consideration, what Alan Wilson did was to ensure the economic development of Malaya at all costs, in order to ensure that the Chinese guests would not cause trouble, and to maintain the ethnic balance in Malaya.
If the United States uses its tricks on Malaya, it will find that if it succeeds, it may create a pro-China country.
Under such consequences, the United States, which has been helpless because of the Korean War, may not be so easily determined to cause harm.
The threat from the United States was reduced, and Alan Wilson's task was to concentrate on dealing with subversion from the Soviet Union.
These were the objective conditions of British Malaya. Alan Wilson believed in his heart that the United States would not take the risk of subverting British Malaya and promoting the emergence of a country that might fall to the Soviet bloc.
But British East Africa did not have this condition. More than half of the population in British Malaya had no affection for Malaya. The colony was just a place for them to work and eat. But the population of British East Africa were all locals.
It's okay if the merger fails, but if the merger succeeds and the British East African Federation succeeds, won't this follow the old path of British India?
He had arrived in Nairobi two days later. The purpose of his visit this time was obvious, which was to inform the Governor of East Africa, Philip Mitchell, of the East African Federation plan and the alternative plan made by Whitehall.
The Governor's Palace of East Africa is a white marble building. It can be seen that it is incomparable with the Governor's Palace of British India. For Alan Wilson, who had seen many high-rise buildings in his previous life, it was even more unattractive.
After waiting for a while, Governor Philip Mitchell appeared and motioned for Alan Wilson to sit down, and the two discussed issues related to the colony.
"Dear Mr. Governor, I know something about Northern Rhodesia. After going to Uganda before, I also know some conditions in East Africa." Alan Wilson got straight to the point and expressed his opinion, "The East African Federation Plan is too difficult.
Much like the Central African Federation plan, there is no need to continue.”
The Central African Federation Plan he was talking about was the federal plan that some voices wanted to merge with Northern and Southern Rhodesia. This was rejected earlier than Philip Mitchell's East African Federation Plan.
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No one in Whitehall cares about the Central African Federation Plan anymore. However, there are still some supporters of the East African Federation Plan!
"Alan, what do you think?" Philip Mitchell did not insist. In fact, in 1945, many people were enthusiastic about the East African federal plan, but as time passed, East Africa There are indeed fewer and fewer supporters of the Confederacy.
"Divide and conquer according to local conditions. For example, in Uganda, I met Mutesa II of the Kingdom of Buganda. He is an easy person to communicate with. I talked to him and he himself was very opposed to the merger plan." Alan Wilson Speaking of this, he smiled and said, "We have very similar views. Although our original intentions are different, the result is the same."
"It is very rare for a colonial commissioner to have the same views as the colonial monarch." Philip Mitchell said with a look of astonishment, "I even thought I heard wrong."
"No, he is doing it for his own status, and I am doing it for the British Empire. The latest realization I have come to Africa this time is that the current momentum of Pan-Africanism is greater than I thought." Alan Wilson changed the subject. , "This reminds me of a very bad precedent. Before we arrived in India, India itself had many forces, and our colonial rule shaped the collective consciousness of India and overwhelmed the autonomous forces everywhere. My friend Ali Khan He is also one of the victims, and this tragedy must never happen again."
"Once we spend a lot of effort to integrate East Africa and form a country that is at least no worse than India in terms of area. Once this country becomes independent, it will be very difficult for Britain to maintain its traditional influence." Alan Wilson thought for a while and said, " We should guard against this kind of thing, rather than indulge it. In a sense, whether it is the East African Federation or the Central African Federation, no matter which one, it may be used by Pan-Africanists in the end, isn't it? Dear Governor?"
Kwame Nkrumah, the dangerous Pan-Africanist described by Alan Wilson, is making nonsense in Paris. After arriving in Paris, Kwame Nkrumah met with various African French National Congress members to explain his ideas.
The consequence is that the French government, which is currently fighting in Vietnam, has now begun to have doubts about the leader who escaped from the British colony, and sent agents to monitor Kwame Nkrumah and his entourage. Pay close attention to Kwame ·The black organizations that Nkrumah met.
Perhaps if Kwame Nkrumah had stayed in Paris for a year and a half, and there were not as open-minded French people as the British, he might have directly nipped the danger in the bud.
Pamela Mountbatten was in Paris, paying attention to every move of her husband's thorn in his side, and contacted her husband via telegraph first in Nigeria, then on the Gold Coast, and then in Uganda. At this time, she was almost completing her work of persuading the Governor-General in Kenya.
Regarding the inquiry in the telegram that Kwame Nkrumah's remarks were not out of line, Alan Wilson said in his reply, "This is all an illusion. The Gold Coast is not independent yet and he is hiding his true thoughts. Even if He is not a socialist, but through his past words and deeds, it can be seen that he is a die-hard Pan-Africanist. Once he succeeds in independence, he will be the first domino to fall."
"Okay!" Pamela Mountbatten still chose to trust her husband's judgment. At this time, Marina came in and said, "Madam? What's the matter?"
"You take my handwritten letter to Algiers and find Major General Philorant, the commander of the garrison in Algiers. Ask him to do a favor. This must be done privately. It is very important, you know?"
Pamela Mountbatten gave a very serious order, "Your companions have arrived in Algiers. When you arrive, you can discuss and settle the matter."
"Understood, madam!" Marina replied calmly, "Then I will set off right away."
Pamela Mountbatten smiled and nodded. She was relieved when Marina left. She wondered how her husband would praise her.