News of the Rzeczpospolita Ludowa

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The Commonwealth Bulletin

26 March, 1954|| REVAL || International Edition

HEADLINES​

International ~ Chagny, Bourgogne: The clash of protestors in the capital of Bourgogne have finally been quelled by national police forces with little further incident, as governors and mayors, headed by Acting Prime Minister and Mayor of Chagny Brodeur met behind closed doors to discuss the possible drafting of a new constitution or, failing that, extensive amendment of the current one. Overseer of the Revolution Franz Kammerschen, when asked about his view towards the events in Bourgogne, replied, "Despite my faith in the representatives as to their ability to craft a strong and fair constitution for Bourgogne, I must express my concern over the presence of Duke Maximillien, no matter how brief. He has expressed his support for Republican ideals, but I worry that they will only go so far as he possesses power. Take that power away, and he may become more monarchist. I only pray that I am wrong, and that the result is a freer Bourgogne."

National ~ Estland, The Commonwealth: The Kingdom of Eiffelland and the Free State of Tyrrhenia have both announced their intent to intervene in the Democratic People's Republic of Estland to the benefit of the Commonwealth and its people. While the Eiffellandian Kingdom have restricted their official intervention to the peaceful distribution of food packages to those affected by the ongoing conflict, Tyrrhenia has gone as far as to recognize the legitimacy of the Commonwealth of Democratic People's Republics as the legitimate successor to the Danish Empire, as well as the deployment of the 5th Motorized Infantry Brigade in order to assist Commonwealth military forces in their campaign to defeat the Danish Empire. Overseer of the Revolution Franz Kammerschen had this to say: "I welcome the support from our neighbors to the south and the east, indeed all neighbors and international forces who recognize the will of the people. Although this is our fight, we do not have to fight it alone, and we will never refuse help when it is offered. I will personally make sure that no rebel forces interfere with the distribution of food within Estland, and invite representatives of the Eiffellander government to formally coordinate their efforts with that of the Commonwealth. We both have the same intentions, after all."

 

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The Commonwealth Bulletin

28 March, 1954|| REVAL || International Edition

HEADLINES​

International ~ Shahdara, Sikandara: The Empire of Sikandara announces its military intervention in the Yujinese Civil War in favor of the Imperial Government, amidst fears of extensive and continuing communist gains over Imperial and warlord forces, who also have to contend with Republican and independent warlord forces to the east and south. This news combined with renewed calls from the Sikandaran Emperor for immigration of Danes from the Commonwealth, especially the best and brightest, has drawn condemnation from the Provisional Government of the Commonwealth, who have called Sikandara's actions against the will of the Yujinese people "despicable" and their attempt to enact a brain drain on the Commonwealth "subversion on an international scale that would not be tolerated". The Overseer of the Revolution Franz Kammerschen was unfortunately unavailable for comment, citing his focus on domestic affairs and achieving victory in the revolution.

National ~ Estland, The Commonwealth: Franz Kammerschen, Overseer of the Revolution, has reportedly approached church leaders of the Saxon Catholic Church in Reval and other cities in Estland in order to assuage church fears of repression and oppression, which were daily under the Protestant Danish Empire. Franz said, in a statement to the Bulletin, "Although we may have our disagreements with some of the teachings of the Saxon Catholic Church, it and its leaders nevertheless have the potential to provide moral guidance in our efforts to match the tolerance and love of our Lord and Savior. I have made it clear to my colleagues that we are not and should never be an intolerant people, and that we will never sink to the level of the Danes and oppress those whose beliefs and methods differ from ours, but whose intentions remain the same." Initial reports suggest that the response of the Saxon Catholic Church are very positive, and some priests have already begun preaching for the faithful to join forces with the Commonwealth, proclaiming that the Commonwealth "heralds an era of tolerance and understanding upon the faithful, and we should join their holy campaign against the forces of tyranny and oppression!"

 

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The Commonwealth Bulletin

13 May, 1954|| RIGA || International Edition

VICTORY OVER THE DANSKS!​

Yesterday, representatives of the defeated Dansk government met with officials of the Provisional Commonwealth Government, headed by Franz Kammerschen, Overseer and Hero of the Revolution, in order to sign an official ceasefire and transfer of legitimized power from the hands of the oppressors to the people of Vendland, ending a centuries long reign of terror and torment. The signing ceremony was timed to end on midnight of the 13th, and as the pen of Franz Kammerschen etched his name into the paper and, indeed, the annals of history, fireworks exploded above the capital of the Commonwealth, once the heart of Dansk oppression over Germans and Slavs alike in Vendland.

Later, Overseer Kammerschen gave a speech to the assembled masses, proclaiming this to be "the beginning of a new era, an era of peace, prosperity and partnership. But the fight is not over. We must now turn to rebuilding our war torn lands, so misused and abused for so long. We will, fortunately, not be alone in this struggle. For while we stand alone in our ideological beliefs, we are not without friends. The Kingdom of [MENTION=18]Eiffelland[/MENTION] and the Republic of [MENTION=1673]Asylan[/MENTION], those brave nations who saw our cause as the right and just one and provided us with invaluable assistance in our struggles, have promised me their assistance in rebuilding our lands. For we do not wish to bring war and destruction upon our neighbors and those who do not agree with our beliefs. That goes against our three tenets of peace, prosperity and partnership. Rather, we wish to work with those who agree with our goals: to work for the wishes and benefits of the people."

There is also the Dansk Remnants to consider, a group proclaimed swiftly after the signing over of power to the Commonwealth, committed to the overthrow of government by and for the people, and the return of power to thugs and gangsters. But none shall listen to them, and in time with committed vigilance, they shall be crushed. For now, the People's Republics of Kurland, Livland, Estland, Lettgallen and Semgallen rejoice and celebrate their hard-fought and hard-won freedom, a freedom heralded by the union they have committed themselves to: the Commonwealth of Vendland.

OTHER HEADLINES
International ~ Bangala, Himyar: Corruption strikes the Himyari Kingdom of [MENTION=1664]Bangala[/MENTION], as the Cross Bank, one of the largest privately owned financial companies in the Kingdom, is shut down by the royal government over allegations of fraud with little warning. An investigation following the closure swiftly followed, and is on-going to this day, but there is little doubt that the combination of a swift shutdown and investigation on a global scale will cause widespread financial problems for the Himyari Kingdom. Hero and Overseer of the Revolution Franz Kammerschen commented on the event: "This is a textbook example of the corruption capitalism can create and inflict upon the people, no matter who or where they are. I have little doubt that the bank indeed committed widespread and devastating fraud against those who placed their trust in such an institution, and can only hope that true justice will be brought upon those who would dare wrong the people."

National ~ Windau, Kurland: The Dansk Remnants draw first blood, as fascist militia ambushes a military convoy of Commonwealth forces aiming to bring humanitarian aid to rural areas affected by the recent civil war. Although the disorganized militia were eventually beaten off, many casualties resulted from the skirmish, including twelve soldiers and over fifty civilians caught in the firefight dead, with tens more wounded. Hero and Overseer of the Revolution Franz Kammerschen expressed his outrage over the incident. "Once again, fascists show that they do not fight for the nation they claim to protect, but rather for their own selfish desires. They are bloodthirsty, and seek German, Slavic, even Dansk blood to run through the streets of our great land, but we shall not let them. We shall never give up the fight against those who would bring back dark days upon the people of Vendland, and will not stop until this menace has been neutralized once and for all."

 

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Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We congratulate Mr. Kammerschen and the Danish government with the hand-over of the power over former Danmark and present-day Vendland to Mr. Kammerschen. We restate our willingness to cooperate with the Vendlanders for the rebuilding of their country. We strongly condemn the actions carried out by the Dansk Remnants. When needed, we can assist the armed forces of Vendland with stopping the Dansk Remnants.

Rudolph Kögler, demissionary Minister for Foreign Affairs and demissionary Vice-Chancellor

 

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The Commonwealth Bulletin

6 June, 1954|| ZAIRSK || International Edition

RZECZPOSPOLITA STANDS FIRM AGAINST BRAZULIAN CAPITALISTS​

In response to Brazulian calls for the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema to assume responsibility for Dansk debts, "regardless of whether the Brazulian government recognizes {Wendowie} legitimacy or not" the Komisarz of International Affairs, speaking for the Nadzorca Rewolucji and Rzeczpospolita Kongres, expressed the Rzeczpospolita's refusal to recognize said debts to the Brazulian government. Citing that there is "no point in paying debts to those who decline to recognize" the Rzeczpospolita as the legitimate governing body of the Wendowie, Komisarz Boleslaw Zaleski signaled the Rzeczpospolita's determination to not be pushed around by capitalist states who seek only to exploit the Wendowie in this time of rebuilding in the aftermath of a destructive civil war. Komisarz Zaleski also declared that unless "unconditional recognition is granted to the de facto and de jure situation in the Rzeczpospolita" there shall remain no negotiation on this stand taken. Such defiance, Komisarz Zaleski concluded, "applies to every government" that possesses Dansk debt.

Political and economic analysts have gone on record that this is a tactic by the young government of the Rzeczpospolita to garner international recognition of its right to exist, recognition that thus far is sorely lacking. "Without recognition, the options of the Wendowie are limited. By using Dansk debt as a carrot to capitalist and monarchist states, the Rzeczpospolita creates a path to international recognition that will lead to further options" one analyst has stated. Another remarked that "this is beneficial in the acquisition of international respect as well. By showing defiance, the Rzeczpospolita shows that, weakened by civil war it may be, it will not be bullied by other states without resistance, resistance that, it is hoped will be calculated, simply won't be worth the material effort to overcome".

Although public opinion of the Rzeczpospolita's stand has soared, citizens praising the efforts of the Nadzorca and Kongres to defend their honor and livelihoods, there is growing concern that this may lead to a crisis that will bring further difficulties to the Wendowie, most especially to the Implarian Islands, where monarchist resistance to Rzeczpospolita authority remains a nuisance, and threatening gestures have been made by the Brazulian government. The Office of the Nadzorca have urged calm from the Wendowie and Brazulians, stating that "Now is not the time for fear and anger to govern our actions. The Wendowie do not seek conflict, only justice and fairness towards our people. No matter our ideological disagreements with the peoples of the world, we desire and deserve equality on the international stage". It remains to be seen how the Brazulian government, and others who possess Dansk debt, will react to the Wendowie response.

OTHER HEADLINES
National ~ Zairsk, Rzeczpospolita: Today the Rzeczpospolita Kongres voted to enact compulsory voting in the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema, to come into effect by July 1st. Following weeks of debate amongst representatives in the Rzeczpospolita Wendziema, where the arguments of opposition leaders claimed that compulsory voting would "force the Wendowie to be free" and was, as one post-delegationist put it, "an inherent contradiction" were heard, the majority of the Kongres nonetheless voted by a two-thirds margin to approve the legislation, which shall be signed by Nadzorca Rewolucji Franciszek Komorowski. He joined the majority by stating that "voting, especially in a government such as ours, is a duty, a solemn vow made by every citizen of the Rzeczpospolita, and without compulsory voting representation of the Wendowie cannot be truly achieved".

National ~ Pilzno, Rzeczpospolita: Following reports of increased crime rates in areas affected by continued Dansk partisans, calls for increased funding towards police forces have been taken up by the Rzeczpospolita Kongres. The debate, as of now, appears to be trending towards a different path, however, for although military forces will be sent in the area to fight off Dansk efforts to destabilize the area, the focus has shifted away from increasing police forces and more towards the eradication of poverty and increased spending in education. The Nadzorca weighed in on the debate, stating "the safety of the Wendowie is paramount in the minds of all, but it is my opinion that focusing only on increasing police forces will only start a trend that will end in the establishment of a police state, an unacceptable state of affairs. We must get to the root of the problem, and destroy crime before it even begins". It is expected that the Kongres will, eventually, agree with the thoughts of the Nadzorca.

National ~ Giecz, Rzeczpospolita: A bill put forward by communist representatives from Giecz to limit the right of Dansk nationalists to call for the destruction of the Rzeczpospolita and the return of the Dansk Reich has been narrowly defeated in the Rzeczpospolita Kongres. Although supporters of the bill stated that "treasonous words cannot be tolerated, for it is only a short step to armed resistance as we currently deal with in the Rzeczpospolita", the majority opposition successfully argued that it was a dangerous precedent that would be set should the bill pass. "If we start here, where will it end? Further, this will provoke a strengthening of Dansk resistance, not weaken it, and the last thing the Wendowie need is an increase to the power of those who wish to destroy their way of life". The Nadzorca, before the defeat of the bill, expressed his own opposition to the bill, and praised the Kongres for its defeat.

National ~ Bardo, Rzeczpospolita: A proposition by citizens of the city of Bardo to allow government interference in radio shows, specifically those of dramas, has been defeated by a wide margin by the City Council. The proposition specifically called for the enforced inclusion of Dansk characters in various radio dramas in order to "increase ethnic diversity". The proposition was, however, overwhelmingly defeated by the City Council, some representatives going on record stating that this proposition was "completely ridiculous" and "not worth the time of the city government, let alone that of the Rzeczpospolita as a whole". The Nadzorca declined to comment.

National ~ Zairsk, Rzeczpospolita: In the halls of government of the Rzeczpospolita, talks over budget spending have tended towards increasing the funding for the military, according to official government sources. Citing the "increased tensions in the Long Sea and the continued resistance of Dansk militias within the Rzeczpospolita", it is expected that the army, navy and air force will experience an increase in funding and reinforcement in order to better meet the challenges of internal and external affairs. Nadzorca Komorowski made a statement assuring the Wendowie and the international world that "our military forces will be reorganized to focus on the defense of the Rzeczpospolita, rather than imperialist ventures as practices by the Dansk Reich. We are a people who strive for peace, prosperity and partnership, ideals that do not come with a military geared towards international conquest and exploitation."

 

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Banco Brazul

We view the debt accrued by the former Danish government to have been a legitimate business transaction between the aforementioned government and the Banco Brazul, a private company. As the entity styling itself Wendziema has disposed of the Danish government and claims inheritance to the territories of the former Danish nation, it has the full responsibility to service these debts.

A refusal to meet legally binding obligations with a private partner can not be argue for with the official government policy of the Republic of Baia do Rio Azul. The Banco Brazul is not a government agency and has little influence over government policies. It is your governments duty to pay.

 

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RZAD RZECZPOSPOLITA WENDZIEMA URZAD KOMISARZA SPRAW MIEDZYNARODOWYCH wydany pod wyższą sferę Klasyfikacja: nie sklasyfikowane 6 czerwiec 1954 Official Statement of the Komisarz of International Affairs​ Previous statements of the Rzeczpospolia Wendziema not recognizing Dansk debts to the Brazulian government do not and have not been stated to automatically extend to private firms such as the Banco Brazul, for reasons that have already been outlined. Further, considering its de facto recognition of our legitimacy as a successor to the Dansk Reich, I am authorized by the Nadzorca Rewolucji to state that authorized representatives of the Rzeczpospolita is prepared to enter into negotiations with the Banco Brazul and other private firms in regards to establishing a plan to pay for the Dansk debt. This offer of negotiations remains extended to governments such as the Republic of Baia do Rio Azul on the condition of its recognition of the Rzeczpospolita as a legitimate successor to the Dansk Reich. ​ ​ Signed, Boleslaw Zalenski Komisarz of International Affairs Zairsk, Wendziema Pokój. Dobrobyt. Partnerstwo. ​

 

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The Commonwealth Bulletin

7 June, 1954|| ZAIRSK || International Edition​

HEADLINES
National ~ Zairsk, Rzeczpospolita: Reports of decreasing economic strength and quality products of the automobile industry in Wendziema has prompted a debate in the Rzeczpospolita Kongres regarding the possibility of investment by the Rzeczpospolita into the industry, in order to revive it and make it internationally competitive once more. Despite opposition from post-delegationist representatives, stating that the industry is "a lost cause... we should not waste money meant for the people", communist representatives have been successful in their arguments that "this does mean money for the people. It will reduce unemployment and revive a once thriving industry that was respected throughout the region". The Nadzorca Rewolucji has indicated his willingness to support such an investment.

National ~ Pilzno, Rzeczpospolita: The debate on increased police forces in areas affected by Dansk partisans continue, and some communist representatives have brought up the possibility of increasing the powers of police forces, in order that they "more efficiently cooperate with military forces and provide better protection for the citizens". Such increases of power include waiving the right to a search warrant if officers have "sufficient reason to suspect Dansk partisan involvement in the area". Such efforts, though, have been swiftly shot down by a majority of communists and post-delegationists, who both argue that such measures will "lead to a police state, one the Dansk partisans themselves wish to reestablish in our land over our people. There is no way these methods can ever be acceptable to the Wendowie". The Nadzorca Rewolucji reaffirmed his position of focusing efforts on education and eliminating poverty as the primary ways to reduce crime rates in the Rzeczpospolita, especially in areas affected by the Dansk partisans.