Chapter 455 Referendum Date

"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, like thousands of people of his class.

Before leaving, Alan Wilson brought the representatives from Newfoundland to London to experience the excitement at 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 gray; 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 - those women who are especially lonely at this time of night - are lonely Single people walked east in clusters—walking slowly, wistfully in their demeanor, dreaming of good wine and a good dinner, or, for an occasional minute, of 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 military base in Newfoundland 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. In the same season, 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-charts 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 developing in a good direction.

In fact, from the perspective of a colonial empire, if this thing is done, it will give other European colonial countries a lot of confidence. Be more flexible in responding to the turbulent wave of independence in each colony.

Alan Wilson can't guarantee it for other countries, but France and Portugal will definitely think of a way. Especially in Portugal, to be honest, de Gaulle came to power with 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 leader. 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 believes 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 assembled.

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 will have no idea how far-reaching the outcome of the Newfoundland referendum will be for 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 royal law?

The next day, Alan Wilson and the Newfoundland representatives who had accompanied him to London were back in St. John's.

After returning to the Government House, Alan Wilson directly called Savievich and Boris over and asked whether the situation in Newfoundland was stable during his absence.

"Governor, Mr. Smallwood has been subjected to many vicious attacks recently." Although Boris was happy in his heart, he did not show it 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 a bit too much for an old man who has lost his splendor?”

In fact, it can be even more extreme. 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 certainly can't let it go. 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'll be neutral and not overly flattering. The Chinese are second to none in the world in 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.

India and Pakistan are still fighting fiercely, each claiming that I am okay, but in fact I am exhausted. The ceasefire 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 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 did not include a dominion plan. For this reason, Alan Wilson gave a long explanation. He mainly explained that there was no essential difference between the crown territory plan and the dominion plan. It still recognized the autonomy of Newfoundland, but it was more important 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 cannot understand anything that is too profound. Alan Wilson said this in a way that obscured the facts, but he actually had the interests of the citizens of Newfoundland in mind.

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.

Alan Wilson then referred to the recent criticism Smallwood has received in reference to the proposal to merge with Canada. The betrayal talk that had gradually begun to subside was once again broadcast through 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 person.

"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.

The referendum is still half a month away. If God has mercy on him, Alan Wilson, the chief executive of Newfoundland, has a small request. He hopes that there will be a sufficiently generous snowfall within half a month.

This was absolutely unselfish. He just remembered the saying that auspicious snow heralds a good year and hoped that Newfoundland's future would get better and better. Although the heavier the snow fell, it would be relatively unfavorable to settlements outside St. John's. .

The date of the referendum has been officially released. Supporters of independence and supporters of the merger of 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 the supporters of the two groups come to pass. The broadcast made its case.

Of course, some of the supporters who support the merger of Canada have such a problem with their eloquence. They are clumsy and tongue-tied 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?