Tôgokan-Senecan Negotiations

[Tôgoku]

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
DAI TÔGOKU KYŌWAKOKU
REPUBLIC OF TÔGOKU​

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一つに結ばれて一緒に進もう!​

1954年6月01日

To the: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
344 Everett Avenue, Scarburh, Capital Territory


Greetings. As neighbouring nations, the Republic of Tôgoku would like to extend an offer of mutual dialogue between our two nations, and once again bring attention to the souls living on the shared northern border between Seneca and the Republic. Many are unrepresented, inhabiting towns and living off government leased land. As you might understand, there are growing tensions amongst these provinces from the Tôgokujin peoples native to these regions. A recent debate within the assembly stated that whilst although not originally of Tôgokan origin, Senecan nationals living in these regions must be offered citizenship and fair representation within the state assembly. As such, we would like to extend the offer of dual nationality to all the souls in this region. However, we must request that the same offer be granted to Tôgokujin living on the Senecan side of the border, in an attempt to halt cultural hostilities between our two neighbouring regions, and to promote a multicultural ethic amongst the rural peoples of these areas. Should this offer be accepted, the Department for Culture and Welfare have agreed to begin a three-year education and awareness programme for people both sides of the national line, creating additional jobs for the educational sector, and helping to promote skilled work and higher learning in these rural regions. Additionally, this agreement would serve to set in concrete the idea that both of our nations are similar, and have common interests.

Furthermore, the Magistrate-attaché of the Tōchū Region, Oshiro Daiki, has suggested to the Department of Foreign Affairs another matter that must be discussed. We would humbly request the presence of a permanent foreign envoy from the Seneca Union State, to oversee further negotiations that could be made, particularly on the matter of agricultural trade, and mutual growth of the economic sector in these regions. The economy of Tôgoku is not just a matter of interest to our people, but to the peoples of both our nations, as mutual trade is beneficial, and wholly necessary to the development of growth. However, the laws of trade and the enforcement of these stated laws has grown lax in the past few years, and further agreement must be discussed on this matter for such a proposal to work. However, this is an issue that the Magistrate for Trade has assured me shall be cleared by the time our two countries complete any agreement.

Sato Shinobu
MAGISTRATE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF TÔGOKU

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[Tyvia]

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
344 Everett Avenue, Scarburh, Capital Territory
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June 1st, 1954​

To whom it may concern,

It must be admitted that the status and situation of our Colonial brethren within Tôgokan territory has always been a topic of some interest and concern for the greater Union State, and has been at the forefront of our minds since the signing of the treaty which finalized our respective frontiers. While we are certain that the proposal made by the Tôgokan government is one which is rendered in good faith, it should be noted that the Union State is presently hesitant to acknowledge any specific need for the peoples of these mutual marches to adopt citizenships among a peoples and nation un-kin to them. It has been and will likely remain standing policy to allow any individuals of Colonial descent to claim citizenship with the Union State, including those men and women presently residing within the confines of Tôgoku. It is the view of the Union State that dual citizenship should not necessarily be required for any given individual of either origin to live prosperously and freely; and it is on this condition which the Union State will accept their existence and provision, with the understanding that they not be strictly required and that their absence will not result in any degradation or loss of status.

With regards to the topic of representation, the government of Tôgoku must be praised for its efforts to extend equal franchise. However, as aforementioned, it is not the view of the Union State that citizenship need necessarily be a prerequisite for legislative representation. It would be preferable in the eyes of the Union State for referendum to ultimately determine the status and representation of those Colonial peoples; to determine whether they would rather be represented by the state assembly or perhaps even one of their own.

Likewise, the topic of education ought to also be considered by plebiscite. With cultures and languages that are notoriously different and difficult for one another to comprehend and learn, it is not the belief of the Union State that either Tôgokans in Saranac nor Colonials in Tôgoku must integrate and assimilate. Even so, the Union State is prepared to tentatively accept the proposal, though the actual provisions for it will have to be made with the local assemblies and governments of the Ryheath and Saranac Governates.

Ambassador Aisling Ryeweaver will be joined in the coming week by Quinn Graham Kaisle, who will represent the Ministry of Trade & Commerce for any further talks regarding trade reform.

Forward Remembrance; thereunto with all Perseverance​

SIGNED & SEALED
Silas James Kysford,
Minister of Foreign Affairs

 

[Tôgoku]

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
DAI TÔGOKU KYŌWAKOKU
REPUBLIC OF TÔGOKU​

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一つに結ばれて一緒に進もう!​

1954年6月03日

To the: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
344 Everett Avenue, Scarburh, Capital Territory


The Foreign Magistrate of the Government is in agreement with the previous amendments to the proposals, and the agreement documents are being drafted under the watchful gaze of the Governor of the Tōchū regional areas, those which border both the Ryheath and Saranac Governates. Copies of the agreement will be sent to both local assemblies. Provided everything is within order, the policies can be in place by the end of the month, provided the articles on Trade and Commerce can be sorted out with due haste. With regards to the desire to integrate both cultures, we believe that whilst it is not a definite need, solidarity amongst our two neighbouring countries will certainly aid in halting further aggression in the continent, may it be from the northern alliances between Sylvania and their transoceanic allies, or from those in the south who may seek to form unlawful dictatorships. In what may turn out to be a turbulent future, the central states of Occidentia can be the spearhead of idealism and peace in the region, in case the worse comes to pass.

Dual citizenships for the citizens living in agricultural regions will not be used at the expense of those who do not wish to take these offers, however, those without legal status living within these regions under the pretense of being local inhabitants may be subject to relocation off government issued land. Whether this is to another location within the country, it remains to be seen. However, the introduction of this system will aid in bringing support to those who wish to populate and mature into a self-governing entity in the hills of the shared boundaries of our two nations. Representation can, and will be decided by the locals if that is their wish.

We await the arrival of Mr. Kaisle with great anticipation. A report of regional exports will be drafted up for the review, preceding the negotiations.

Sato Shinobu
MAGISTRATE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
REPUBLIC OF TÔGOKU

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