On Islands

[Lynneth]

In the wake of the Oriental conflict ending suddenly with the collapse of the Chinese governments collapsing utterly, Tikal found itself in de facto control of Guam and Palau, under Martial law. Hawaii's Cultural Island Groups had laid claim to both islands and Tikal had acknowledged the claim during the conflict, but as per a treaty-agreement with Japan, control would have to be returned to Nippon.
 
In order to clear things up, island-wide votes were held on the people's opinions. Options provided were

• Join Japan
• Join the CIG
• Independence
• Join Tikal (Joke option)

On Palau, under 1% voted for #4; 8% voted for #3; 23% voted for #2; 68% voted for #1. Approximately 76% of the population eligible for voting did so.
On Guam, under 1% voted for #4, 11% voted for #3, 19% voted for #2 and 69% voted for option 1. Approximately 81% of the population eligible for voting did so.
 
Both Japan and Hawaii were informed of this result, with apologies to Hawaii. Martial law was officially lifted from the islands, and control would be transferred to the Empire of Japan. The fleets and all Tikalian troops and equipment would return home.
 
 
The CIG had also claimed that Puerto Rico wished to join it. To verify this, an island-wide survey was held. Options were as follows,

• Stay independent
• Join the CIG
• Join Tikal (Joke option)

In a massive effort, most of the population eligible to vote had been surveyed, numbering in the vicinity of 7 digits (over 1 million). The results were surprising to some, but perhaps not all.
16% of those questioned had chosen option #3. Only 3% had answered option #2. The vast majority, over 75%, had decided on option #1, staying independent. The rest were 'unsure' or said 'I don't know'. Many asked afterwards who the Cultural Island Groups even were. Apparently only a small percentage of the population even knew the organisation or had no interest in it in any way.
Hawaii was informed of the results.

 

 

OOC Edit: Forgot 'cnrp2' in the tags.

Edited June 9, 2014 by Lynneth

[The Zigur]

Hawaii does not recognize the result of the Guam and Palau votes and believe that imperialist shenanigans are deep at work. Chamorros in particular have a strong distaste for the Japanese and a 69% vote to join the imperialist Japanese oppression is impossible.

Hawaii demands a vote take place with SOCSOV party presence to ensure the imperialists do not tamper with the vote.

[The Zigur]

In the case that imperialist oppression takes place SOCSOV urges natives to evacuate before genocide takes place by the imperialist Japanese as occured during World War II.

[Lynneth]

Hawaii does not recognize the result of the Guam and Palau votes and believe that imperialist shenanigans are deep at work. Chamorros in particular have a strong distaste for the Japanese and a 69% vote to join the imperialist Japanese oppression is impossible.

Hawaii demands a vote take place with SOCSOV party presence to ensure the imperialists do not tamper with the vote.

In the case that imperialist oppression takes place SOCSOV urges natives to evacuate before genocide takes place by the imperialist Japanese as occured during World War II.

 

"The vote has taken place under the careful eyes of Tikal's peacekeepers. Your claims are quite simply insulting. No Japanese in military or governmental roles were on the islands at the time of voting. Only a few dozen tourists who'd been kept beyond their intended stay due to the Oriental Crisis."

[The Zigur]

SOCSOV notes that the Chamorro people of Guam have a deep hatred for the Japanese rooting back to World War II when the Japanese imperialists treated the native Chamorro population very cruelly. For such a huge vote to take place to join Japan is impossible. We do not fault Tikal but instead believe that subversive pro-imperialist elements may be to blame. SOCSOV requests a multi-party investigation takes place so as to prevent a repeat of World War II Japanese oppression and genocide in native islands.

[Mogar]

"The Imperium of Japan is not the Imperial Japan of World War Two, Taiwan, Korea, and Singapore have all been enfolded into the Imperium successfully, we do not force anyone to speak any languages besides their native tongue, and have spent billions bringing up the less developed areas under our control to the high standard of living that the Japanese Home Islands enjoy. I take your attempted claims of racism and oppression quite negatively, and strongly believe Hawaii should reconsider this course of behavior when dealing with Japan in the future, I may be patient but I will not allow slander to be spoken without recourse."

-Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Hoshiko, Daughter of Amaterasu, Prophet of Takamagahara, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure

[Lynneth]

SOCSOV notes that the Chamorro people of Guam have a deep hatred for the Japanese rooting back to World War II when the Japanese imperialists treated the native Chamorro population very cruelly. For such a huge vote to take place to join Japan is impossible. We do not fault Tikal but instead believe that subversive pro-imperialist elements may be to blame. SOCSOV requests a multi-party investigation takes place so as to prevent a repeat of World War II Japanese oppression and genocide in native islands.

"And Tikal notes that the Chamorro people of Guam are only approximately 28% of the population according to local records. It is very possible that many of those eligible voted for independence or to join the CIG. The majority of the island's population has chosen otherwise, however.

We do not feel that a multi-party investigation is necessary."

[The Zigur]

Hawaii does not have the strength to protect the people of Guam but will assist as many Chamorros as possible who wish to evacuate Guam and join SOCSOV forces elsewhere in the Pacific. Chamorro soldiers were a backbone of the ancient US military and Hawaii's debt and friendship with the Chamorro people will never be forgotten or cast aside.

There will again be a trail of tears for the Chamorro people, but Hawaii will be honored to make room for our oppressed friends.

[The Zigur]

Hawaii has received credible reports that in a repeat of world war II imperialist policies, Japan plans to nuke Hawaii so as to remove a key barrier to Japanese domination of Pasifika. Key intelligence reports are being distributed to world leaders which demonstrates the validity of this imperialist plot.

[Markus Wilding]

The following quote appeared in an Alvonian state television broadcast on the Alvonian Geschichte Sender:

 

"What I, and many of my colleagues in the history department, find so amusing about the Hawaiian Social Sovereignty ideology is that they tout claims of being anti-imperialist, but are in reality practicing the same imperialism they denounce. (Host: What makes you say that? They only stay to their cultural bounds.) Ah, you would think. But their recent claims over several island chains in the Pacific say otherwise. Why do I say they are imperialists? Because they literally are practicing the same ideals as the British and French empires in the early 19th and 20th century. 1, they have a superior military, so even if the natives opposed, the Hawaiian military can crush them with ease, 2, they hold economic superiority, and can easily put pressure on companies in these chains to buy Hawaiian or face sanctions, 3, they claim racial superiority. Now, I am not saying they are racists, that's a discussion for the ethics department. The Hawaiians claim they are stronger than all, only accept the most fit immigrants and have actively sought to only find like-minded individuals. With the British and French, this sort of racism was what we call the "White Man's Burden", in other states it was literal racism, believing the natives were genetically inferior. I don't claim to know what sort the Hawaiians are, but it's clear to me and my colleagues that the Hawaiian Social Sovereignty ideology is one based on contradictions and hypocrisy." Isaak Meyer, Head of the History Department, College of Vienna

 

This quote is not representative of the Alvonian government's position and should not be taken as such.

[Lynneth]

Hawaii has received credible reports that in a repeat of world war II imperialist policies, Japan plans to nuke Hawaii so as to remove a key barrier to Japanese domination of Pasifika. Key intelligence reports are being distributed to world leaders which demonstrates the validity of this imperialist plot.

"Tikal would like to know the sources of this claim."

[Hereno]

The Confederacy of Brazil worries that the mistakes made over Taiwan will again be made over these islands. We encourage a multilateral, neutral inquiry into the claims of both Tikal and Hawaii, and will agree - with the consent of all three involved states - to send observers to the islands to help discern the truth.

[Mogar]

"The Imperium no longer recognizes the government of Hawaii, their attempts to slander us and paint us as racist are a threat to the stability of the Pacific, if Hawaii changes their irrational and antagonistic behavior our policy may change, but until such a time as a formal apology is issued for the grievous accusations against us, The Imperium will stand against any nation that would elect such idiotic political leaders. A travel ban has been reissued for Hawaii, as has a full embargo of all goods and services, we feel sympathy for the Hawaiian people, and hope these sanctions will ensure a less combative leader to arise."

-Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Hoshiko, Daughter of Amaterasu, Prophet of Takamagahara, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown, Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure

 

The Confederacy of Brazil worries that the mistakes made over Taiwan will again be made over these islands. We encourage a multilateral, neutral inquiry into the claims of both Tikal and Hawaii, and will agree - with the consent of all three involved states - to send observers to the islands to help discern the truth.

"The Imperium would welcome this, as we have not committed any of the actions the Hawaiians have claimed, nor is there any mistreatment of the people on Guam and Palau, on top of the fact we have no reason to believe the Tikalese would run a disingenuous election.

Edited June 9, 2014 by Mogar

[The Zigur]

Fortunately Hawaii is not so pompous as to go around pretending we have the authority to recognize governments residing over sovereign peoples.