Start 1861: I just inherited the Dutch throne

Chapter 902 Garfield’s political trap

In 1881, the domestic election of the American Commonwealth began, and Republican presidential candidate Garfield was the first to launch an attack.

Garfield criticized the Republican Party for constantly denying relations with the Netherlands and rejecting the possibility of negotiations with the South, constantly undermining channels for friendly cross-strait interactions, and constantly deviating from the approach of "one United States, each country". In addition, President Stephen's support for the United Kingdom The practice of supporting one America is to deliberately replace it with two Americas or one America and another country, or to directly split it.

There is also the ethnic antagonism between the south and the north created by the British created by the Stephen government, tearing apart the federal government of the United States. Looking at the current treatment of Dutch people, you can see that the Stephen government's handling of these issues is not adequate at all.

What's more important is that they turned a blind eye and now they are deliberately provoking America's strong allies for more than 20 years and frequently manipulating issues to provoke the Netherlands. This has brought the relationship between the United States and the Netherlands to the embarrassing situation it is now.

Galfield later rushed to a local campaign rally in Philadelphia, praising Philadelphia's economic and political contributions to the United States. "The reason why the United States has today's development and development, Philadelphia's contribution is indispensable."

I heard a colleague also issue a peace declaration, saying that his presidential candidacy is based on peace, prosperity, and progress, with peace being the most important. He also bluntly stated that Britain’s hostile military actions so far are not aimed at the United States, but who is it?Who is preventing the unification of the United States?Doesn’t President Stephen Douglas of the Democratic Party know?

Garfield asked in turn, "The Netherlands did not stop us from the south, and the Netherlands did not ask the Dutch to leave the United States and put the American economy into trouble. Is it possible that the Netherlands is not as good as the United Kingdom? President Stephen has not once condemned the United Kingdom since he came to power for so long. Supporting the idea of ​​separatism in the South seems to be easing relations with the United Kingdom, and in turn antagonizing the Netherlands. It is really ridiculous."

Finally, Garfield bluntly said that in countries governed by the Democratic Party, many Democratic media and newspapers reported that the Netherlands’ hostile political behavior was not actually aimed at the country of the United States, but at the current Democratic government that is hostile to the Netherlands. came from all kinds of provocative words and deeds.

Galfield also said that if he is elected, he will immediately establish an open "Permanent Memorial History Museum of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1867" in Alexandria between Washington and Richmond. The alarm bell will sound to warn against the civil war. ; Actively form a cross-party, ethnic, and era team to firmly support the unity of the United States, including the South, develop an international economy comparable to the Netherlands, strong military strength to protect itself from infringement, and friendly political diplomacy and a sound legal system.

During direct negotiations with Richmond in Dutch Guyana, no foreign forces are allowed to intervene. Before the negotiations are successful, the North and the South should also respect each other and resume people-to-people exchanges between the North and the South.Promote economic development and integration between the North and the South so that everyone can live a good life. This is what a president of the United States should look like.

He directly pointed out that these are "political and economic operations from both internal and external sides, gradually changing consensus into differences, and then catalyzing differences into opposition."

Galfield said that his next mission is to "maintain normal peaceful exchanges between the North and the South, create a prosperous and happy life between the South and the North on the basis of peace, and at the same time integrate each other, and finally unify together to become a strong America."

He said: "One United States and various states include a Commonwealth of America under the flag of the United States of America and a Confederate States of America. The latter is the states, and the two parts are equally important. One United States refers to the United States of the Confederate States of America, which is also the United States. The one-US principle of the Confederate States of America is also the one-US principle recognized by the international community in various communiqués establishing diplomatic relations with the Confederate States of America.”

Even the relationship between Britain, the South's biggest supporter, and the South states that it supports the One America policy.This is something that hangs high on the legislative body of the British Parliament.

Galfield advocated that if elected, he would renegotiate with the Richmond government in the south based on the principle of "one United States, each represented" and the position that American unity is a principle recognized by both parties. "I will represent the Commonwealth of the United States." country, and negotiate thoroughly with them to finally minimize the estrangement between everyone. I hope all voters will support me and let me fight against a strong and unified America." It seems to be in response to the Republican president's candidacy. In response to Garfield's gesture of goodwill, Southern President Alexander Stephens in Richmond said: "The Confederate States of America are committed to creating peace between the North and the South on the basis of reciprocity and dignity."

According to the "Southern American" report, Alexander Stephens said after paying homage at the local war memorial in Richmond on April 1881, 4, that in the face of peace, although the South had no intention of challenging the rule of the North, the agricultural development of the Confederacy was closely related to the North. Industrial development takes different routes, but peace is priceless and war has no winner.

He said that in the next stage, facing the threat of Stephen Douglas, the Confederate States of America must unite and cooperate to protect their homeland and promote peace and prosperity in the south. “In the past, we were able to break away from the British and establish our own country, and then separated from the workers in the north. Take care of yourself, then we will be the next stage of our mission to fight for peace in the future. No matter what, we support the kindness conveyed by the Republican Party Galfi."

The declaration of peace between the North and the South issued by Garfield in New York, advocating North-South dialogue, attracted the attention of both the North and the South of the United States, and even caused a sensation in the world.

There is even a lot of disagreement within the Commonwealth of America, but there is also a lot of praise.

After he issued a peace declaration, the ruling Democratic President Stephen Douglas, who was seeking re-election, also expressed his own peace theory, saying that the Democratic Party also supports dialogue between the North and the South to prevent internal strife in the North and the South.

He said that it is everyone's responsibility in peacetime. The United States, governed by the Democratic Party, is willing to conduct cooperative negotiations with the South on the basis of reciprocity and dignity and without affecting the One America policy. Through cooperation, we can increase mutual understanding and understanding; after understanding and reconciliation, Wear peace in the north and south.

Many people claimed that Stephen Douglas's remarks were also aimed at the peace declaration recently proposed by Garfield, his opponent in the presidential election six months later.

As for Garfield’s dissatisfaction with the Stephen government’s opposition to the Netherlands, Stephen Douglas said, “Facing the increasing strength and influence of the Netherlands, no surrounding country will not feel alarmed. This is a potential Despite the threats, our pursuit of peace will not change and we will not give up any opportunity for peace. Love, peace, and non-violence are the founding spirits of the Democratic Party.

If we launch a war or deliberately provoke a world-class power, it will not only harm the United States, but also cause a global economic disaster for Britain and France. The Netherlands will not be able to survive, and the United States will not be able to bear it. Peace is in the interests of both sides, and is in line with the peace and harmony on both sides of the Atlantic. The interests of both sides of the Pacific are in line with global interests, and one nation will not provoke the other.Really, we’re just reducing dependence.”

Obviously, Stephen Douglas still refused to bow to the Netherlands.

Garfield was not only not angry, but also privately satisfied that the other party had fallen into his trap.He also happily told his campaign staff: "This will be stable. The Dutch votes will still fall into our hands."

(End of this chapter)