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Grand Colonial Hall in Vesper, the Capital of the Covenant
Monday on the Sixteenth of July, Twenty and Twelve

Throngs of interns and national scouters filled the Grand Colonial Hall with their hurried hands and hushed voices, unveiling the wide flags of some ten to twenty nations in the typical positions of the islands and provinces of the friendly confines. The Girls of the national scouting huddled together at the center of the hall, where dancing was known to occur on holidays and cultural events, the most recent being a host of the President of Wasatch for Vesper's Culture Fair for the 'Peoples & Patriots of Wasatch'. With heads lowered and eyes wide shut, the young women devoted their prayers to the Lord Father, lending to his mormon portrayal, as a protector of all righteous people of these friendly confines.

Every security entity of the Covenant was represented in the total lockdown of the ornate historical building in downtown Vesper, ranging from the Grand Force of the Covenant itself, dressed in charcoal grey and crimson berets, to the National Police and Prohibition Investigation & Enforcement Bureau, wearing white uniforms to represent their purity as arbiters of justice. The Covenant was quite convinced that a molestation of their safety was imminent, as both an Engellexic and Monarchist people - the words of Boliatur's Chairman, Magleus Nodovinya, seemed to haunt every patriotic citizen: 'The legs of people like Queen Alice shall be dangling in the wind as the citizens of their respective countries dangle in the night.'

Alice was naturally absent from the proceedings, being the royal half which constituted the Covenant, she could almost never be in the same building, city, and in this case country as the Lady Chancellor, Veronica North. Her Highness the Queen of Cantignia and Duchess of Hammersmith was entirely disposed with another matter of statecraft and pleasantry, visiting her aunt the Queen-Empress of Great Engellex, and grooming her new security detail to protect her on an extended summer holiday in Montelimar. The Lady Chancellor was ever present, however, leading the scouting girls choir in their holy prayer: "Lord Father our Armour of Light, thank you oh so dearly for making your presence known with us here today," Madame North began, peeking up for a moment to assure that none of their international guests had yet arrived, "We ask your affirmation of the eternal blessing bestowed upon our proud and patriotic people, humble inhabitants of these friendly confines, a heaven on Europe that we owe to you Heavenly Father," she continued, feeling a tightened squeeze on her hand from the young girl scout to her right. "In the name of Jesus Christ our advocate to you oh Father, we hope and pray that our voices bring the world closer to your image today . . Amen!" Veronica North exclaimed, giving each the girls on her left and right an assuring squeeze, then clasping her hands together with a warm, motherly smile.

Foreign dignitaries were filed in alphabetically by the name of their respetive capitols, placing the likes of Harriet Fauconberg, the Chief Foreign Officer of Cantignia, well near the end of those presented by the booming voice of the Grand Hall's Master of Honour and Recognition. Ministers and Officers were likewise seated in this queer order of the alphabet, separating Dulwich and Vesper by some distance than was to be expected, in a perfect circle of erected desertwood gidget desks, collected from Concordia in the proximity of First Haven. Chancellor North met the Ministers of Danmark and the Eastern States personally, then proceeded to the Secretary invested by Great Engellex with a clearly displayed curtsy to show her reverance for the institutions of the Imperial Establishment.

Tables within the Grand Hall were arranged in such a way that left wide gaps to walk between, which Madame North did with some expediency once the present parties were seated. A microphone stand was placed at the center, though Chancellor North immediately took the microphone into her own hands, so she might turn about the circle freely. Earpieces and a central linguist network were fed in to every desk to accommodate those visitors who either did not speak English, or perhaps found Madame North's distinctly Cannie accent impossible to traverse with a foreign ear.

"Never before has this country held such an essential duty to the world as has been entrusted upon us today: with a sober mind, receptive ears, steady voice, and an iron resolve we have called you to our nation's capital with a noble purpose," the Lady Chancellor orated, sending her eyes on a journey about the Grand Hall to engage each foreign man and woman with an intimate and purposeful gaze. "We have seen it in the headlines, and we have heard it in the streets, ladies and gentlemen, terror has struck Europe in twilight of World War. Europe is now at the mercy of either those who would lurk under the guise of a thousand falsities, or those who might stand with us here today and fight with a unified cause for the virtuous ideal of the True Peace."

Harriet Fauconberg penciled into her notepad cautiously from her desk along the circles edge, farther from the primary door than most, but well within range of a refreshment table. The Chief Foreign Officer ordered a seltzer water inbetween the Chancellor's opening speech, steering her own eyes clear of the wine and spirits table provided for those nations who would never commit to Cantignia's path of temperance. Prohibition, admittedly, headlined the tabloids of the Covenant above terror with an irking frequency. An arms dealer is only a step above a drug dealer is only a step above a dealer of illegal spirits, thought Mrs. Fauconberg, the wife of a mid-level constable within Vesper's Capital Police Department.

"Vesper opens its Grand Colonial Hall to those nations of Europe who would participate within this unified dialogue to discuss our aims and intents regarding the Radical Republic of Boliatur ; please maintain your manners and respect for one another as ladies and gentlemen of high esteem, and allow me to diverge your attention for just a moment to the 'Young Ladies Choir of Cantignia's National Scouting Movement', who will perform a short piece appropriately entitled 'A Hymnal to Peace', composed by a pioneer of the Cantigian frontier in the year eighteen and sixty-three."

The choir was quick about their performance, taking only one curtsy at the beginning and cessation of their hymnal. Madame North and Mrs. Fauconberg led a soft applause for no longer than a few seconds, then indicated that the centre floor was open for any delegate who was prepared to make themselves heard before the nations of Europe.

 
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Representing the Grand Duchy were two men, one of noble birth and one of common: Gian Lombardo, the new Potenzan foreign affairs minister; and Count Niccolo di Grimaldi, the Count of Turin. Although Niccolo didn't have an official position within the Potenzan central government, he was well respected in the Grand Duchy for his political expertise, so that both Prime Minister Gaetano Merlino and Grand Duke Eldizio I had come to trust him to assist in matters of foreign affairs. Lombardo was a man in his middle ages, wearing his usual business suit and bearing eyeglasses on his face. He was all smiles and friendliness, coming across as very confident. Count Niccolo was in his usual attire for a count of the House of Grimaldi, and showed a bit more stoic professionalism as he was known to show in these kinds of settings. He was not cold, but he also took his time getting to ascertain the surroundings and the manners of the various people there.

The two men, in their minds, had rather different goals, though they both ultimately sought the same end. For Niccolo, it was a matter of gaining a balance of power in Europe, and making certain that this threat to monarchical governments came to an end. Boliatur and its government was the kind of bogeyman his Neo-Reactionist movement needed. For Lombardo, he intended to make certain that Potenza was seen as an active player in the field of world politics. Merlino was adamant about breaking Potenza out of the proverbial shell it had seemed to be in for most of its history, and wanted to show that the Grand Duchy could play with the big boys. Niccolo was slightly unsure of this new foreign minister - with Frattini, he knew how the minister would think, act, and react. With Lombardo, at this moment, it was again time to discern the tactics and thought process of one's associate.

As the dignitaries were filed in alphabetical order by their capitols, the Potenzans (thanks to double dose of San Salvo) were seated close to the end. After the initial formalities, including the hymn of their Mormon faith, the floor was opened to the dignitaries present. Count Niccolo readily stood up to address the conference, speaking in his perfect English:

"My noble and esteemed peers, let us not mince words. We deal with a great threat. We deal with a madman and his minions who seek the death and destruction of an entire people. This goes beyond mere regicide. Regicide, horrible and cruel a thing as it is, tends to be motivated by political machinations or the aspirations of one party over another. The weed that is growing out of Boliatur, however, goes beyond this. It is not driven by rational political motivations or temporary lusts for power; it is driven by sheer madness and a desire for chaos not tempered by human reason. I would dare say that this is not regicide, but genocide. Some might oppose that phraseology, but I think, after careful thinking, one would come to the same manner as I have. The leadership of Boliatur are not merely seeking the removal of a system of government, or the transition of one system of government to another. Rather, they are seeking the complete and deliberate annihilation of all those who bear noble blood. Whether you are in a constitutional monarchy in which you hold ceremonial power, or you are in a federal monarchy in which you are the true leader of a nation, Boliatur's ilk wants to see you and your family - from the youngest infant to the oldest senior citizen - dead. It was said by a heathen governor to the early Christians, 'You do not have the right to live.' Similar words of inhumanity are coming from Boliatur's capitol steps. This is our reality. This is why we're here. We are not dealing with disagreements between political parties, nor which mode of government is the best for the people. We are dealing with whether or not a group of people have the right to live."

Niccolo paused briefly to let his words sink in. After a few seconds had passed, he continued:

"Now, this is our reality, but where do we go from here? I would like to put forward this motion of discussion: who is our enemy here? That is, what is the source of our problem? Is it merely the Chairman of Boliatur? Is it the Chairman and his council? Is it the entire government? Is it the state? Is it even the people as well? Why do I suggest we discuss this? It is because this will drive our discussion forward. If it is merely the Chairman, we can move to put him out of office. If it his council, we could move to have the entire leadership of Boliatur replaced. If it is the government, or the state, then nation building will become a priority, it is even the people themselves, then larger demands will be met from us." After finishing that last sentence, the count waved his hand. "But I've been talking too much. I'll leave the floor to someone else."

With that, he sat back down and crossed his legs, his hands resting on his lap.
 

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Marie-Hélene Sant-Carcierre had been the foreign minister for ten years, almost from the very beginning of [wiki]Shahrazad Martinique[/wiki]'s premiership at the start of the last decade, and she had visited many countries and attended many summits discussing one issue after another but these days there was an electrifying atmosphere in international politics. The old world order had been defeated and a new one was ascendant, the rules of the game were changing and she, along with the rest of the Belmontien government, relished the opportunity to be part of this emerging dynamic.

As the choir began their hymn, Marie-Hélene allowed her thoughts to wander, wondering about whether the Supreme Court would send the protesters arrested in Lesmages into prison, as the Premier had been pushing for. Personally, she had found the crackdown unnecessarily harsh but seeing the tensions in the region with Monterrey and republicanism in general, she could understand the pressures other members of the government had been feeling. Even the king, who was usually much too busy with his hunting and bedding women to bother with affairs of state, had been taken by surprise at the demonstrations breaking out in Lesmages. No one wanted that to spread – including her, she had to admit.

As the choir ended their performance, the Potenzans began their introductory remarks. Marie-Hélene agreed with them as to how serious and dangerous the messages of hatred from Boliatur were. And as he finished his speech, she began her own, "I can not help but agree with His Excellency The Count of Turin. The threat of violence is far too vitriolic in its message to be taken just as a threat... it is our firm belief that if the international community does not act and act firmly, there is grave concern for all the noble families of our countries. A nation as barbaric as Boliatur is proving itself to be does not make empty threats." She looked around the room, at the faces of each representative in her line of sight, "But to answer The Count, it is the belief of the Kingdom of Belmont that the true enemy is the ideology of virulence that is extremist republicanism."

"The Kingdom of Belmont is absolute terms is of the opinion that Boliatur needs a change of regime, thus it is the state that is our enemy – but one must ask, in their system where the people vote in their representatives without consideration of values, taken in by the shining advertising and false promises, it is also the people who must be considered threats. If the international community were to intervene... I imagine it may take a few weeks to depose the government... but if we truly seek a lasting victory, we must break the will of the Boliaturan people to fight us. And I commend the Cannie government for leading the charge on this economic boycott, as this is the first step in our eyes to break the will of the Boliaturan peoples to fight against their own liberation." She paused. "With just the right amount of economic and military pressure, we may create an environment where the Boliaturans themselves will depose their rogue regime. Seeing that our good friends in Danmark and Engellex have already decided to carry forth the military decision – we would support a policy of attacking and decimating the infrastructure of the rogue republic to enhance the pressures exerted by our economic embargo."

She knew her position was quite hard-line but these were the views of a government anxious to deliver a message to republican elements at home and abroad, of the strength of the monarchist ideology. She switched off her microphone and leaned back into her chair, waiting others to join in the dialogue.
 

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Phillip Theodore Kosara, now known as Alexander IV and the King of Nicosia, rubbed his eyes. He had rushed to clear his schedule, placing meetings back-to-back. Alexander was now simply exhausted. After 11 hours of meetings, he had gone straight to his jet. The aircraft's 1200 mile range meant stops to refuel. Normally, a trip this long would include other diplomatic stops along the way. Unfortunately, this situation called for serious attention. With Nicosia suffering repeated terrorist attacks; any alliance against terror could only serve in her favor. Not only did it benefit Nicosia politically, but the Nicosian people were disturbed by the actions of Boliatur.

Alexander slowly stood, his large body was imposing. Some said he was overweight but there was no denying that the aging monarch once, and still had some brute strength. Alexander folded his arms and rested his large hands that were reminiscent of the paws of a bear on his biceps. He shook his head without a word. "Nicosia is a small country, no? Nicosia is a small country that has suffered large wounds from terrorism. Nicosia, though small, has great knowledge and great experience. Now, I am not implying this extends to me" said Alexander with a slight smirk. A few smiles and even a muffled chuckle hit the room.

"..We need to consider the fact that this is not only the views of the leadership of Boliatur. Let us not forget what happened when Nicosia was challenged by a regime and their minions bombed hospitals, attacked ships, and let loose chemical weapons. Those of you who have worked with me know my character well. I do not place a coating of sugar on serious matters with those whom I respect. I am not implying that I do not care about the nobility of the world but our focus should not be on the safety and security of us but for the safety and security of our people. That is noble is it not? It would be nice for us not to be killed but we must accept the fact that Boliatur is taking a turn to become a terrorist state. They will kill innocent people. It is imperative we devise an intelligence sharing base in order to cool the terrorist activities. I am not saying this takes prescedent over the other problems that are involved in this issue but it is key that we discuss this. I hope that we would come here and reason together. And as a reasonable man, I'm willing to do whatever is necessary to find a peaceful solution to these problems" said Alexander uncrossing his arms and sitting back down. "We must not allow our people to be bullied in our place"
 

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Defense Minister Christian Svenson was having a cringe-worthy experience in listening to the addresses made by one pompous monarch after another. Though he supposed that a mental travel back to the 18th century was a healthy refresher of thoughts whenever one had become momentarily cynical with the politics in Freistadt or the Confederate system as a whole, he did not particularly enjoy the way Sant-Carcierre here had apparently decided to hijack the conference as a way of delving into her her personal interest in re-enactment of history. Svenson, exchanging a glance with Security Advisor Constantin Tännhauser who sat next to him amidst the group of aides and Marshals Service protective personnel, hoped that the woman would shut up for the rest of the conference. It wasn't a Belmontien show anyhow. Oriental solutions for Oriental problems.

Though, to be fair, Svenson was pleased with the fact that Foreign Minister Hauer whose purview this meeting normally would've been was in fact stuck with hosting the Karakhstani foreign minister in Freistadt. While he'd never admit it publicly, the former career officer and current Confederate Republican Defense Minister was a secret admirer of Cantignian culture and politics, at least regarding the parts other than monarchy. He'd never understood the passion with which certain nations, or at least the people in their establishment, regarded the monarchic institution for it had always seemed to be somewhat irrelevant in this modern day and age. Though, at the same time it was at best a peripheral issue.

"Ladies and Gentlemen", Defense Minister Svenson said as he took the stand, "At first on behalf of President Steinhauser and the people of the Eastern States I'd like to express my solemn thanks to the governments which have send representatives to this assembly, and of course to the Confederacy's esteemed Southern friends in Cantignia for playing the part of the host in this assembly."

The Defense Minister briefly paused, then continued, "As I stand here making this speech, at this very moment thousands of courageous men and women in my homeland are risking their lives to protect the Confederate way of life and our liberty from aggressors which would seek to do them harm, and which have seized terror as a vehicle in order to carry out these goals of theirs. In jungles and towns unknown to most of the world, they fight to stem this tide, and so that the citizens of our country could sleep their nights in peace. Thousands of others have already done their part, some bearing lasting wounds - mental and physical - left by the ignoble actions of such terrorist cowards. The Eastern States have witnessed the scourge of such terror first hand, and it is the solemn will of this country to see that it will not be visited upon innocents anywhere in Europe."

"Ladies and Gentlemen, this is not about ideology, for to protect the sanctity of innocent life and to visit vengeance and justice upon those who'd wish to do the innocents harm should be a mission shared by all civilized peoples. Taking a stand against terror is to take a stand for the entire world, for those in the future who'd seek to use such ignoble weapons for their own political gain shall at the same time be broadcasted a message that their deeds of cowardice will not go unpunished."

Christian Svenson paused again, this time for breath, and to silently congratulate himself for the achievement of oratory that he'd managed to put up. He continued, "The flow of arms and goods which could be used in favor of military and terrorist operations to Boliatur must be stopped, and we propose cohesive measures to enforce the agreed-upon embargo of arms against this country. Second, as His Majesty Alexander proposed, we need measures of intelligence-sharing to address this matter and others seeking to use the instruments of terrorism for their grain. Third, we must agree on measures to be enacted against Boliatur in case the first and second points which I have outlined will prove ineffectual."

"But we must keep our eye on the objective", Svenson continued with a glance towards the Belmontien foreign minister, "The threat to peace is the Nodovinya regime, not the people in Boliatur. Undoubtedly, the international community must be vigilant and tireless in prosecuting this regime of terrorism and in safeguarding European peace, but with clarifty that enables the appropriate cohesion in engaging this threat."
 
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Count Niccolo leaned forward and turned on the mic with his gloved finger, saying into it:

"I would agree with Mr. Svenson that the enemy is the government and not the people. As it stands, there is no evidence that the people of Boliatur are themselves fully behind their government. Remember that the society of Boliatur is not like that within each of our nations - it is a confederation of 'khaganates,' not a united republic. If we engage in violence or force against the people of Boliatur, we will give them reason to unite behind Nodovinya, and he will grow on the inside. What we must do is weaken him from the inside. The best way to kill a weed is from the root up."

The Grimaldi count folded his hands under his chin and continued:

"What must be discussed, on this end, is the role of Karakhstan and Yujin in all this. As it stands, Karakhstan has engaged in total neutrality, and doesn't engage in any serious control of the border with Boliatur. This permits elements in Yujin to send supplies into Boliatur. Until this is stopped, no true pressure can be placed upon Boliatur's economy and government. Boliatur relies on these two nations for independence and strength. Discussions must be held with Karakhstan first and foremost to close the borders with Boliatur, and if not, then with Yujin. Otherwise, our embargoes will end up being as effective as stabbing a rhino with a sewing needle."
 
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Ricardo Gomez, Frescania's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, had decided to listen to the first few speakers before making his presence known. So far, everyone agreed that Boliatur had to be punished, yet who to punish within the nation-state was the question. The government? people? ideology? This last one had hit a nerved with Gomez, as the Belmontian delegate called on the dismantling of republicanism.

"Ladies and gentlemen,

I would like to first thank the Convenant for hosting this conference and inviting the Republic. Now, we fully agree that the 'Republic' of Boliatur is a threat to world peace and one that we must handle. All our countries have taken steps toward this direction by putting in place embargoes, while others have gone as far as declared open war. Whichever our tools, our governments are all united in the single goal of ending this radical regime."

He paused and looked at the Belmontian delegate before continuing.

"However, I completely agree with by Minister Svenson's statement. The Nodovinya government must be the target as they are the reason for that society's radicalism. We must not believe that this is a conflict of ideology. As the fatherland of republicanism, we have been shocked at the recent anti-republican expressions throughout Europe. My ministry, with the full support of the President and Government of the Republic, has fully and has condemned this quasi communist ideology that rules over Boliatur has undemocratic and not republican.

Let me be clear, Frescania will fully cooperate with all governments in this chamber so that we can end this tyrannical and oppressive regime that is driving Boliatur towards the deepest levels of hell. But we shall not stand aside as our ideology is tied to a terrorist, oppressive and tyrannical government. We demand that all nations in this great hall agree that different systems of governance can peacefully co-exist, and what one country's action does not represent a whole ideology".
 
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Markus Boyack sat in the room sweating. His brain trust was beginning to criticize his drunkenness. He hadn't had a drink all day, and it was starting to get to him. He had sat and listened to all these men who hadn't earned their power as he had. He was infuriated how easy it was for these men to gain power in their home countries. In Wasatch you had to battle for control. And he was proud that he had won. He stood up after the last speaker and began.

"While I agree that the ideology is not an evil one. No one can ignore how violent and extreme the terrorists who fly these Republican banners are. The Government of Boliatur needs to be stopped. It has been proven that the Jacobin Pact has been providing arms, drugs, and money to the ACR. The ACR is a immoral and violent cell of terrorists who are most active in the Matanzas Isles. In the last battle between the National Guard and the ACR an innocent mother was killed. She was holding her 8 month old infant child. Luckily the boy survived.

Now Wasatch is preparing its invasion of Boliatur soil, and we cannot ignore other society's reluctance to take action! More action must be taken before the Boliatur threat becomes to much for the international community to handle. We are confident in our armies, but it would be a lot more powerful with the support of the Conference I believe."

With that he looked around, and sat back down.
 

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihail Pavlichenko stood, and listened to all those present. Now, after he heard all those ideas presented by other representatives, he began talking:

"Ladies, and gentlemen,

While I believe that calling this regime a republic erroneous, I support the idea of Minister Sant-Carcierre. We must make the Boliaturian people see that all their problems is because of the immaturity of their leaders. A blockade of Boliatur will create many shortages, but it will also show them that the world does not accept the fact that their government supports terrorism. We must communicate with the Boliaturan people and present them the fact that the Post-Delegationist government is not so perfect as it was seen. It is in fact an anarchist regime that threatens the whole world. Post-Delegationism is an ideology that must be developed in each country that supports it, it cannot be enforced to others. We must make the Boliaturan people see that and if they don't want to fight against the whole world, they must at least fight against their anarchic regime.

An invasion of Boliatur will only make the people more radical and more supportive of... let's say... problematic elements of our own society. To fully make sure that Boliatur isn't a threat, we must make sure that the people will fight against the regime."
 
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The Count di Monpozat, 58, had been a career diplomat for most of his adult life. But he never held a government post, let alone the office of Foreign Secretary. And, after just two days in office, he was now sitting with senior foreign ministers and heads of states to negotiate an important issue. His bushy brows arched up, lowered, then up again after hearing the representatives from the regional neighbors. Clearing his throat he began to speak.

“I also agree with the honorable representatives from Altai and others. If the great and respected nations represented here are to move as one voice - as the harbingers of democratic values and ideals - then we must also take great heed at the how the Boliaturians will look at our nations today, tomorrow and forever.” He took off his thin-rimmed glasses and began tapping them on his papers.

“The Cœurlois Government does not believe an armed invasion should take place. We propose a warning to the Boliaturian government, declaring full-heartedly the regime changes its current repressive policies. If they do not respond, then, we propose economic sanctions for two months.” The count puts his glasses backs on and looks at the distinguished assembly, confidently.

“If the Boliaturian government does not respond, and demonstrates that her actions are becoming even more repressive to her people, the Cœurlois Government recommends the Navy of Great Engellex to lead a naval blockade. Using naval and air power, the military blockade would target key government and military locations.”
 

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Svenson let off a quiet sigh as more and more delegates from assorted countries, most of whom having nothing to do with the entire Boliatur affair, begun to open their mouths. At least the guest section of the Confederate embassy in Vesper - where he'd stay the night with his retinue before heading home in a private jet - was likely to be well-stocked with assorted heavy liquors. Their host country's prohibition did not obviously extend beyond the embassy's extraterritorial fences.

The reason why Defense Minister Christian Svenson was in the need of a drink was the bravado of his fellow delegates. From his perspective of things it appeared as though everyone had just scrambled to make a name for themselves with bold proclamations amidst news of carrier groups setting sail without actually thinking about the problem and how it could be solved. An idealist would've felt disgust, Svenson just felt frustration over the fact that such adventurers who would undoubtedly move on the moment Boliatur stopped being "it" of European geopolitics, leaving nations more committed and invested in Oriental security to clean up the mess. Counts Grimaldi and di Monpozat as well as King Alexander IV seemed to be the only voices of reason.

"A blockade should by all rights already be in place", Svenson replied to di Monpozat, "But one should not be implemented in a way that'd further expand this crisis in the Toyou region, therefore this coalition of the willing being assembled should also attempt to secure Karakhstani and Yujiner cooperation in the endeavour.

"Having said that, the Confederate government is willing to propose as a second step in the event of continuing lack of cooperation on behalf of the Nodovinya regime concerted point strikes against key regime targets. The intent of which, and I stress this part strongly given the amount of thought needed for an actual and concerted political strategy for the country, to pressure Boliatur into accepting a free and fair election with the placement of an international peacekeeping and observership mission, as well as agreeing to an international trial of proven terrorist sponsors. Should the aforementioned measures fail to secure Boliaturian cooperation, further military measures will then and only then be needed."
 
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Count Niccolo leaned forward, turning on his mic and asking, "Could Mister Svenson explain what he means by 'concerted point strikes' against 'key regime suspects'?"
 

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Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor Kögler had come to the conference on behalf of Eiffelland. He was sitting in his chair in a perfectly fitting dark grey suit, a white shirt of thick cloth so that it didn’t shine through, a silk red tie, black socks and hand-made black shoes. He was the political leader of the smaller party in the coalition governing Eiffelland. He was a monarchist, as was his party.

He normally liked a good glass of wine, like almost every adult Eiffellandian, but he never drank alcohol on duty, like almost every Eiffellandian. And this conference was clearly duty. Furthermore, he knew that alcohol was forbidden in Cantignia, and he didn’t want to offend the host. So he sticked to water, juices and coffee.

Kögler turned on the microphone and said: “First I want to tell to Secretary Gomez from Frescania, that Eiffelland does recognise the fact that different systems of governance can co-exist in Europe. I would also like to make clear, that Eiffelland is dispatching a carrier fleet with destination Boliatur, like Danmark and Engellex. I also agree with Minister Svensson, Count Grimaldi, Count di Monpozat and His Majesty the King of Nicosia that we need the cooperation of the governments of Karakhstan and Yujin. No matter where terrorism is targeted against, it is a threat to stability. It must be stopped.”
 
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The Udenrigsminister and his assembled team had studied in minute detail the deliberations of the assembled hubbub of eminent foreign ministers from across the world in this most unique of congregations. Almost like pointing a wet finger into the air, they sensed the direction of events not only at the Grand Conference, but also on pronouncements beyond the limited remits of Vesper, as all the gathered nations carved out their positions into the grand edifice of this seismic event in modern history.

Hr. Westerveld and his delegation sat composed, but some could barely conceal their stony faces, as they heard a roll-call of foreign ministers spew fancy words. But most ire was directed at the representatives of some of the monarchist nations. With a fondness for the traditional pencil over the fountain pen, there was a sharp snap as Hr. Westerveld pressed his hand down in an outward demonstration of his inward anger, breaking off the end of his favoured instrument of calligraphic expression onto his vermillion-embossed notepad as the rotund and clearly well-fed King of Nicosia - a caricature of all that the die-hard and ideological republicans detested in their narrow-minded, simplistic and 'black and white' notions of monarchy - demonstrated his effeteness and spinelessness in the face of a direct threat to his very existance by the yobbish coiterie of Mrysini.

But it got worse. The Count of Monpozat, spectacle-tapping in a bourgeois and comfortable fashion, proposed that Cœurléon should sit back in a 'do-nothing' approach. The Great Danish looked on with expressions mixed with contempt and sheer amazement as they then added further by suggesting sanctions to last for two months. Two months?! Where they serious? Did the monarchical states possess any resolve as they were threatened with tentative destruction by the bombardist Myrsinians
that threatened to extend its tentacles into the heartlands of all the Crowned Heads of Europe? It was increasingly apparent to him that although some of his opposite numbers, representing the kingdoms of Europe, were fond of wringing their hands in anxiety in a 'something must be done' opposition to the Bolituran nutjobs, they were equally steadfast in not doing much about it of any consequence. In short, some of the mealy-mouthed kingdoms were full of hot air and would sooner sit on their comfortable laurels, letting others fight their battles for them, not prepared to be resolute by backing up their verbosity, which they had made an art of. Hr. Westerveld sighed in indignation and bit his lip in a strenuous attempt to conceal his exasperation. If they wouldn't defend their own values, someone else would even if it meant the Dannebrog was soiled with the blood of it's own braver patriots.

Though the Great Danes were enthused at the bravery and determination displayed in other quarters. The Engellexians, with characteristic swooshing of imperial grandeur, had demonstrated from the outset to forge ahead with the Scanian race in the comprehensive sequestration of the mad-men who had clearly become inebriated by the side-effects of a surfeit of goulash, or so it might seem. Even the Eiffellandians, a representative of the Germanic peoples, a collective entity for whom some of Hr. Westerveld's compatriots had their own historical axe to grind, stepped up to the plate. This was their saving grace - the more noble and proper incarnation of southern Germanism that had firmly planted the sharp flag-pole, the banner of freedom fluttering for all to see, into the guts of the Boliturans, or so it was perceived in more absolutist Danish minds.

However, the greatest surprise and welcome was reserved for the hitherto over-shadowed entrants to the debate - Belmont and Altai. The French kingdom had emerged from a shadowy seclusion to boldly proclaim its cut-thrust determination to meet, head on, the challenge. The Altaics, a unique race, had begun to slowly emerge from years of suppression from the decadent and collapsing Talemantine Empire, itself a mere puppet of the Slavic Kyivans, and in a demonstration of its restoration of dignity, had even gone so far as to pledge itself in the defence of world stability.
This went down well among the huddled Danes here in Vesper and likely play out well to the public back home.

On other issues, some of the Great Danish party privately grumbled to themselves, though this wasn't shared by the more nuanced Westerveld. For all the obviousness that this was a 'Monarchy v. Mrysini' clash, the republicans had been all too eager to jump on the bandwagon as they preened in the Oceanic sun. The Udenrigsminister himself, a finely-honed pragmatist, actually saw this as an opportunity as indeed it buttressed his own mission and it helped that there was hardly a tissue paper of difference between all of them. In that sense, the true leaders of republicanism in Europe were seen as allies - ironically. Not that this totally dissuaded some of the Danes from thinking there was an alternative agenda at play here - the promotion of selfish national interest by the states of the Orient.

Looking into the far-distance, Hr. Westerveld deliberated and cogegatated upon the finer points especially noted with incisive-precision by Count Niccolo di Grimaldi and the font of the
Øststatener, somewhat haughty but clearly practical. With an almost missionary sense of purpose and composed of a dogmatic resolve, the effervescent but resolute Udenrigsminister of the Great Danish realm arose to proclaim, amidst a cloud of cigar smoke emanating from his deputy. For some reason, the Great Danes had a vibrant habit of puffing on nicotine - a thoroughly unhealthy habit to some that, alongside their traditional foodstuffs that including the artery-clogging, 'warming in winter', and versatile lard and pork, was a regular practice across the realm. Not one that Hr. Westerveld himself shared, but he had a 'live and let live' attitude on that. He projected his voice across the conference room.

"It is of prime importance that the Yujiners are actively consulted on this matter. They are, afterall, the Great Power of the continental region and one that we cannot, any of us, realistically side-step on this issue of international concern. They have proven responsible and we seek full cooperation with them."

He sniffed a moment.

"But for the Karakhs, they have a lot to answer for".

He took a deep gulp of water before piercing ahead.

"I am concerned at the stance of Karakhstan. It is outwardly most noble in its advocation and adherence to neutrality but, I hasten to add, it comes at a cost and is open to huge accusations of contradiction and, indeed, questions of being an indirect defender of terror".

He had the land of the 'horse and the nomad' clearly in his aim and he shot his salvos.

"They seem more interested in promoting their own selfish interests and their vainglorious web of transport networks than in having the guts in standing with the rest of us, gathered here today - the rest of the international community. They strike a stance of pompous neutrality, effectively fig-leafing the Boliaturists, all the while pontificating at we the Great Danes, the Great Engellexians, and the Occident in general. They declare themselves neutral. Neutral to obvious and vociferous attacks upon almost twenty countries across the globe? Neutral to seeing the Queen of Cantignia 'dangle in the wind'? Neutral to terrorist attacks threatened upon some of us? This neutrality is a by-word for cowardice and self-promotion. Would it not be better that they show true leadership and apply real pressure on the regime to their north?"

But Westerveld had not quite finished yet.

"
I doubt Almatii appreciates the impact of its position and the sensitivities there are in some quarters such as in my own peoples that I have come here to represent, as it plays down threats to our way of life as monarchist nations with a mocking, complacent and blase waft of the hand and a high-faluting scoff. Do they realise the sheer anger there is from my own peoples as their beloved monarch and his family is threatened with death? They should put themselves and our shoes and by empathetic at the very least. They also should ask themselves, as Almatii works ten-to-the-dozen carving out its primary aim of self-promotion in the midst of this crisis, about the message it sends as they sacrifice our grand efforts here in Vesper at tackling the threat to the security of the world, the international order, and the global economy, whilst they dance their own little jig at the side. I ask them - is it not time that they got off the fence and declare on which side they truly stand on? Is it being a cloak for terrorist nations dressed up as all fine and graceful, or is it to be genuinely with the civilised world? Be bold and make the decision. It is make or break for you".

The Udenrigsminister sat down, patted on the back by some of his delegation many of whom were cheered by his robust defence, taking a swig from a tumbler. Hr Westerveld was in no mood for sitting in a conference of well-meaning words but ultimately a lot of hot gas. In a land where monarchy was venerated, almost deified, the insult from Boliatur and from the preachy and lily-livered Karakhs was too much to stomach. The time had passed for that - the time was for action post haste.
 
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Junior Minister Leo T. Lavinovitch suddenly came through the door of the conference hall, flanked by two aides and a small man struggling under the weight of very large files. Lavinovitch, second in command to Senior Minister Natanbayev, was representing the Republic in place of Foreign Minister Kazkhanov, who was on a state visit in the Eastern States. He walked briskly, not caring if he was interrupting the final syllables of Minister Westerveld. He had just endured two sleepless nights arguing with generals, a very long flight, during which he also did not sleep as he partook in conference calls in Almatii, and he just had a very hectic briefing in the car ride from the airport to here.

He took his place at the table, next to Minister Svenson of the Eastern States, and briefly listened to the rapidly muttered Qarakh words of the embassy diplomat who had been sent ahead of him to listen in and take notes. He nodded his head with a look of deep concentration on his face, not aware that everyone was staring at him, waiting for him to speak, especially after Westerveld's comments.

He wiped his brow with a handkerchief, drank from a glass of water and sat up straight, addressing the gathering in Wieser-accented German. Most upper class and politicians in Karakhstan had been educated in Wiese, so it came as a mystery to many in Almatii as to why Senior Minister Natanbayev wanted to make English an official administrative language. Why not just German?

'Meine Damen und Herren,' he began, 'I do apologise for my tardiness. I am here in place of Foreign Minister Kazkhanov as he concludes a visit to Freistadt.'

He glanced first to Svenson then to Westerveld, before returning his gaze to the assorted group.

'The Republic of Karakhstan is well aware that the Bureau of Foreign Affairs' recent communiqué regarding our official stance on the Boliatur Affair might be misconstrued or even looked down upon. For this I do not blame the sceptics. But as Minister Westerveld just noted, Karakhstan is indeed a neutral country. We are very proud of our neutrality and we will not bend at the will of others just to make things more convenient for them.'

'That being said, no country on the face of this earth is more worried about the unfolding events in Boliatur more so than the Republic of Karakhstan. We are the only country to border them and we have the most to lose. The hordes of refugees that we expect to come spilling over our porous border if things get worse will not burden the governments of Germania or elsewhere, they will burden Karakhstan, a country of only 15 million people.'

'We in Almatii do not like what we hear from Mrysini, but we are in no place to force change. Quite frankly, as expressed to a degree in the Bureau of Foreign Affairs' statement, we believe that the monarchies of Europe are overreacting. Boliatur is a poor, isolated state with no capabilities of extending a violent hand the vast distances that would be required to threaten any rulers abroad. The threat of state-sponsored terrorism and extremism is, however, very real. That we do understand, better than most. Karakhstan has been the victim of thoughtless and cowardly terrorist attacks and we wage a war against hard to catch rebels in our east. We know what terrorism does to a people, but we also know from experience that no warship or aeroplane large enough can put an end to such violence and resilience.'

'Karakhstan's primary concern, aside from the defence of our sovereign territory, is the well being of the innocents of Boliatur. Our contacts north of the border report back that thousands are literally starving to death. Mrysini has such a stench that one is induced to vomiting upon contact with the foul odours. Children, families, young men, the old...it matters not who for they are all victims of a poorly managed economy. Karakhstan wishes to help.'

'I am hear before you all today to say two things. The first is that Karakhstan is, as always, open to hear new ideas and, as a neutral broker, help negotiate between various parties. Confidential discussions and proposals may be brought forward to us and we will deliberate. Perhaps we can be of help. It depends on what is being suggested.'

'Second, the Republic of Karakhstan is preparing to make an offer of unconditional civilian aid in the form of food and medicine. This will be part of a package offer of heavily discounted food stuffs, including grain, and free food and medicinal donations, to be distributed with the logistical support and organisational capabilities of the ROK Defence Force. This will only be done with approval from the controlling powers in Boliatur as we have no intention of breaching the sovereignty of an independent state, no matter what their actions may be.'

Lavinovitch paused as the whispers throughout the hall increased and he could tell that in a moment he would lose the floor to the concerned and surprised voices.

'This aid will be doing the most good that can be done in the immediate future by saving lives. I know that everyone in this room will understand that as fellow human beings. Thank you.'

He switched his microphone off and waited for the outlandish statements or, he hoped instead, some serious and civil questions. His aides were scribbling furiously into their notebooks. Lavinovitch planned to have a few private bilateral meetings with some of the statesmen in the room after the main session was over with to allay some fears and perhaps hear some ideas, whatever they be.
 

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The coldness emanating from the Frescanians and the Eastern States' defence minister didn't phase her, she remained focused on the more productive aspects of the discussions. Petty emotional reactions got politicians nowhere, for that was the secret to her longevity in the Martinique administration. She heard each delegate, only occasionally looking away to jot down notes. After the Karakh delegate had finished speaking, she re-entered the discussion: "The suggestion that a naval blockade be enforced by an international coalition, led by the Royal Navy of Great Engellex, is something we are willing to look into and support, but the idea of a two month embargo is far too light on a regime as reprehensible as the one we are witnessing in Boliatur... and that too after a warning."

"An impression is being made that us monarchies are behaving irrationally or overreacting," she looked around the room, "I can agree that there is some truth in that sentiment but that is also not the entire truth. I think it must be understood that... we all recognize that the Boliaturan people need a new government... one which can alleviate their suffering, most of which is of the current administration's doing. At-least for this Kingdom, it does not matter whether the current regime is voted out of office, removed by force by international powers or deposed through a domestic revolt... we seek an internationally recognized government that will not support terrorism – either against the ideology of monarchy or against any other."

"I propose the following, issuing an ultimatum to Mrysini to withdraw the threat of terrorism directed against nobility and monarchist states within a week. If, or when, that regime does not comply with this internationally supported ultimatum, we will impose, with immediate effect, an embargo on that nation. In the meantime, we will, as the international community, issue another notice to that government to denunciate and reverse its reprehensible policies or face a naval blockade – as I mentioned earlier," she said looking towards the Eastern States' defence minister. "It is my opinion," she said, "that a multi-tier international response will allow for the full extent of diplomacy to be engaged and will give us all an opportunity to ensure that war does, indeed, not break out."

"Now the issue of the immediate fallout of any international embargo on Boliatur, regrettably, will fall on the shoulders of Karakhstan and I," she placed her hand on her chest and looked straight at the Junior Minister Lavinovitch, with every bit of sincerity she could muster, "and my country are willing to commit financially to ease the burden off the Karakh government... as far as refugees and displaced individuals are concerned."

"However," she cleared her throat, "I think that now, following the suggestion of my Danish counterpart, the regional powers be consulted, as we have already heard from the Karakhs, who have informed us quite effectively of the situation – the dire situation, might I add – for the people in that country. We should now yield the floor to the Yujiners... at-least before we suggest anything further."
 

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"I doubt that anyone with normal talents of observation considers Boliatur a military threat", Christian Svenson said with a smirk, drawing chuckles from some in the conference room, then continued in a more serious tone, "As Mr. Lavinovitch astutely pointed out, the real threat is the prospect of such a rogue state being allowed to support terrorist groups in our region without any hindrance whatsoever, and the prospect of the Nodovinya regime providing a safe haven for such terrorists in our midst."

He resisted an urge to make a comment to Lavinovitch that perhaps his assessment of warships and airplanes was faulty in that it mattered who was using the tools. The Panga Insurgency of the 1960s had been crushed by the Confederate Army very much with the application of unrestricted brute force, something which Svenson as a retired Marine officer liked to remind whenever someone in the Cabinet was making proposals of negotiation with today's CRPA insurgents, for he was (at least in his own mind with justification) very proud of the virtues of a Confederate soldiers. Still, he thought it best to leave such japes to the next time he'd visit the Freistadt Sea Officers' Club.

"And I'd like to assure you, Mr. Lavinovitch, that the Confederate government understands the pressures facing Karakhstan due to this predicament. It is exactly because of this reason that we must conceive a swift response to the actions of the Nodovinya regime, because its problem will become more difficult to solve and its tyrants bolder with each week that we spend, while in any way I do not advocate for rushedness. Still, I'd wish to assure Almatii that the Eastern States will render due assistance to your people in dealing with the ramifications of this crisis upon your country, whatever they may be."
 

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Gao Zhaolin was the representative for the Republic of Yujin sitting at the table. He was a moderate in Yujin politics, and idealist who believed in the strength and potential of the Federal government. His kind was a rare bird in the politics of his homeland. Now, he sat here at the end of the list. Few cities in the world came after the city of Zhenjing when it came to the alphabet, and he had a long ways to look for the rest. Villesen was not far away, and the respect given to his Republic was noted.

"The Republic of Yujin, gentlemen and ladies, is a nation balanced on the edge of a knife between the interests of personal power and communal power. Our own politicians struggle with each other over the very ideals debated at this table, so perhaps this conflict between radical Republicanism and reactionary Monarchism is most heartfelt within my own nation," he glanced to the Engellex delegate, keen not to offend the party which had initiated this conflict. "Boliatur is a mere pebble in the greater scheme of things. A pathetic nation isolated from the world, even from their own so-called 'comrades' in post-Delegationist Touzen. A cat backed into a corner, however, can fight ferociously - a pebble thrown into a pond can create ripples, and those ripples can turn into tsunamis."

"The Republic of Yujin has already initiated a harsh economic campaign against Boliatur, but is feeling the ferocity of the cornered cat. An attempt of the Duke's life may have failed, but how many more are members of the organization that struck at the heart of Lianggang? The Jacobin Pact and their Boliaturan patrons must be made an example of - and soon, or soon Yujin will become the front lines for this conflict," Gao paused for a moment to compose himself. "You may discuss how to resolve this issue, but keep in mind a phrase by an ancient Yujiner general: 'In the practical art of war, the best thing of all is to take the enemy's country whole and intact; to shatter and destroy it is not so good.' Only total victory is an option - anything else is failure. We will do what we can, and cooperate with the nations represented here, as well as all other free, peace-loving states, to ensure this threat does not expand."
 

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Madame Sant-Carciérre began soon after Zhaolin finished speaking. "Now, that we have heard from all sides... their views and opinions, can I suggest that we move to bridge our various positions and form a united international position on the matter... further delay serves no one. So, I draw this honourable gathering's attention to the proposal I presented a few minutes previously." She felt she had to say that otherwise she feared that everyone would continue to stick to their guns and just prolong the deadlock in negotiations.
 

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Vesper, Covenant of Cantignia, July 2012

At the Vesper Conference, Viscount Palmerston, who had recently been appointed Second Lord of Aldwych d’Evercy (Second Foreign Secretary), observed each represented state rose to propose and criticize with a directness that was uncomfortable to the experienced Engellexic statesman. The Belmontien lady spoke again, but before her motion could be carried, The Viscount Palmerston rose to address the assembled :-

I have thought it quite desirable that, before we should all separate in eventuality, the plenipotentiaries, here, should exchange our ideas upon various subjects which called for permanent solution, and which would certainly prove useful when taking into consideration, with the view to prevent future complications around Europe. Although we have assembled for the special purpose of arranging the closure of the Far Eastern Crisis, the conference might, in my opinion, have to reproach itself if it were not to take advantage of the circumstance which has brought together so many esteemed representatives of the principle Powers of Europe and honourable States, to elucidate certain questions, lay down certain principles, and give utterance to certain sentiments – all with the sole object of assuring the tranquillity of the world by dispelling, while yet they remained not too threatening, the clouds which might already be seen lowering in the political horizon. It could not, he said, be denied, that Boliatur was in an abnormal situation. The oppression, the violence to which that country had seen manifest from its core has compelled Great Engellex, and Danmark, to acknowledge the need for a military intervention against Mrysini, and that is at a time when the armies of Engellex had no lack of urgent employment elsewhere. The conference knows of what is the state of Boliatur at this time, and, moreover, those of this conference who choose to be ignorant should not be so, as the condition of that state was quite far from satisfactory, he finished, referring the disagreeable Karakhstani government to that as being ignorant by choice.

It would not, therefore, be a proceeding without its utility if the powers represented in this conference were to manifest a desire to see the represented capitals here take into their mature consideration the deplorable situation of Boliatur, which an absence of a credible democratic system has created, and devise a means to apply a remedy. Turning to the Danish minister, I do not doubt that my honourable friend would concur with me in declaring that our two Courts were most anxiously looking forward to the moment when they might safely conclude the end to a state of war with Boliatur; but this, I know, we cannot do, so long as serious modifications were not made in the present state of things in that State.

I should like to remind the conference that the Saamiskavien States were also in an abnormal situation, he said, with a nod of attention to the Frescanian. The necessity of not leaving the Bantyric Republic a prey to anarchy had determined Engellex as well as Frescania to respond to the situation in occupying Bantyric zones with our troops. Engellex has a double motive in deferring without hesitation to the permitting conditions in Bantyr – first, as a historical and traditional partner; and second, as a responsible European Power. But, and I am positive Mister Gomez will agree, the tranquillity of the Bantyric State, upon which depended the tranquillity of all Sammiskavia, was much too closely connected with the maintenance of order in Europe for Engellex and Frescania not to have an interest of the highest kind to assist, by all the means in our power, in the return of stability and political moderation in Boliatur. I implore those undecided, even objecting, members of this conference, to fully see how much there was that was abnormal in the situation of a state in the north which had need of the support of foreign troops in order to maintain integrity and authority. I do not hesitate to declare, and I hope Mister Gomez will say as much on the part of Frescania, that Engellex was absolutely not ready to withdraw her troops from Bantyr, but it is sincerely desired that the time when we might do so without compromising the interests of the Bantyric government, might not be indefinitely postponed due to the existence of an outrageous network of violence and sedition whose purpose is only to breed anarchy. It was most desirable, in the interest of the equilibrium of Europe, that sovereign powers – Engellex, Frescania, Cantignia – should be enabled to safely continue their national and European duty without the anxiety and hindrance of barbaric madmen that have found within their blood-soaked hands the gears of power, no matter how small that power maybe.

Continuing from that same order, I feel prompted to inquire whether it was not to be wished that the Boliaturan government should, by acts of well-considered diplomatic and even military manoeuvring, conciliate such of their ideological religion that has demonstrated is astray, and should thus put an end to a system which, instead of kindling a spirit democratic principle, national prosperity and of restraining the enemies of civilised order, had for its effect to weaken democratic and economic enterprise, and to channel the resources of the State to facilitate a program of murderous outrage throughout Europe. In my opinion, it would be to render a signal service to the regime of the Boliaturan State, as well as to the cause of order in Europe, to enlighten that regime on the subject of the wrong course which it was pursuing. I believe that a warning conceived in this spirit, and coming from this conference, would be well received by the Boliaturans, which could not possibly entertain any suspicion of the motives of advice coming from such a unified quarter.

In conclusion, I propose that this conference should crown its labours by a declaration which would constitute a real progress in international jurisprudence, and would be gratefully accepted by the whole of Europe. It would be worthy of this Congress of Vesper to put an end to long standing dissensions by laying down the bases of a uniform code in time of peace. The following principles would completely attain this object :- The abolition of state sponsored terrorism networks; a legal framework that compels the states of Europe to come together to consider suspected cases of state sponsoring of terrorism; to form a consensus on how a unified Europe should proceed, step by step, to persuade the offending state to dismantle its network in the future, when the need should arise; to set a precedence of establishing a coalition of nations to enforce the abolition with arms, over independent military ventures, if the need arises.

Before he returned to his designated chair, Viscount Palmerston recalled an implication from one in the conference, and desiring to defend the conduct of her Majesty and Cabinet, the vintage statesman turned on his heel and, raising his hands to grip the collar of his herringbone morning suit, addressed the Yujin representative :- I should like to protest energetically, Sir, against the language and implication against how her Majesty’s Cabinet was decided on the Boliatur violence. Reactionary monarchism, indeed. You chose not to mention any previous diplomatic engagement between Dulwich and Mrysini, quite unhelpful, as it was instrumental to how the State, I represent, came to conclude that it was necessary to take such a position against Boliatur. Should you be ignorant of the details of the history of that particular act of diplomacy, I would be obliged to provide them to you very soon.
 
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