The Third Entente

Neo Kalmar union wrote:

After neagotiations for the original cooperation plan had fallen though America has offered a new way that they can help Canada, the British and themselves. The US offers to partially finance a massive railroad in Canada stretching from Port Nelson to port Prince Rupert and from Seattle, trough Rupert, to Juneau. 45% of its shares will be sold to American investors and 55% to British subject. The US will use this railroad to get resources from Alaska to the mainland more easily, get access to ports in the North Atlantic and also can use it in case if war for supply or troop movements. The brits will get a massive railway connecting their Dominion and upgrade to two ports.

Russo-Austria

This is amicably accepted

Victory for Japan!

The Great War had been a victory for the empire of Japan, the empire had expanded to include new territories and Japan had benefited economically from the war, allowing the empire to modernise even more. The war had proven Japan’s position as a great power, and the empire had sat at the table of the great powers during the treaty of Paris.
The war had shown the Japanese much however, and it proved that warfare was advancing. If Japan sought to keep its position as an independent great power, Japan would need to advance as well.

Japan’s economy benefited from the industries of the great powers being preoccupied during the Great War, this had allowed Japanese industry to fill these gaps. As well as industry expanding, Japan’s financial situation had also improved, the country was now less reliant on foreign borrowing and had demonstrated it could expand its capacity to invest overseas.
The economic situation was not spread equally however, and significant tensions existed between workers, farmers and industrialists, these issues remained significant. The cost of living had hit ordinary Japanese households hard, so despite the urban industrial elites benefiting, things remained difficult for many Japanese.

Prime minister Hara Takashi came to power in 1918, with the Seiyūkai party gaining the majority, this represented a positive move forward in Japanese politics, with party governance now being a serious alternative to the previous rule by aristocratic elites and bureaucrats, with this being the first time a party had actually led the government, rather than just debating legislation. The rice riots of 1918 had proven that there was a hunger for real reform.
The emperor Yoshihito remained the core of the Japanese nation, rarely seen but regarded as a sacred center of Japan itself. Yoshihito was largely kept out of public view however due to illness, something that was never spoken of publicly though.

Japan siding with the entente in the Great War had improved the prestige of the imperial army and navy, Japan was undisputed in its military dominance in Asia. Being an island nation, Japan relied on its navy to protect shipping and maintain the colonial empire. The IJA was embroiled currently in an intervention in the Russian far east, ostensibly assisting the white movement. Japan’s army and navy were political establishments of their own and wielded considerable influence, something civilian governments had to watch out for.

Informing of the Persian Protectorate
November 5, 1919

In recognition of the cessation of a legitimate Russian State, and in congruence of the Convention of 1907, the British Empire has negotiated with Ahmad Chah Qadjar, Shah of Persia, a negotiated partnership between the nations. In this, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland shall henceforth be granted authority for the good of the region, control over the matters of Foreign Policy, and the strong Advisement on all Military matters, signing an alliance of friendship between the parties. In this, the British-Persian Petroleum Company shall be granted monopoly over all oil fields within Persia, in exchange for an annual subsidy to the Shah and his government of 2 million pounds annually.

In this measure, the region of Baluchestan, and the regions of Kerman and Bandar Abbabas, have been sold to the Raj for 2 million pounds, and an agreement of the provision of ammunition, surplus weaponry, and the training of the Persian armed forces by British advisers. The agreement of British right and obligation to the construction of railways throughout Persia, and the slashing of British and Persian tariffs low is agreed upon. In this, a High Commissioner to Persia is established, under the authority of Great Britain, as an adviser and ambassador to the Raj.

In the negotiation process, an agreement for the purchase of the Daria-i-Noor diamond and the Noor-ol-Ain diamond from the Shah has been established, as a gift to the King-Emperor, in exchange for payments of 12 million pounds to the Shah, over the course of 40 years.

The treaty, which shall also allow Britain to establish naval and military bases in Persia, at the British's costs, shall seek to further strengthen the alliance.

Rumours of coersion, bribery, blackmail, and threats have been thrown at the British by many Persian officials, but in the end, the Shah agreed, with the Empire that much stronger.

IN RESPONSE TO THE COMMERCIAL CITY OF KUWAIT

Following reports of a threat of war from the House of Saud, the Sheiks of Nadj and Hasa, to whom London has always been friendly, against the British Protectorate of Kuwait, all for the construction of a city in the south of Kuwait, it has been deemed essential, for the matters of security in the Gulf of Persia, even after the Darin Pact of 1915, and has so, proven unreliable to the security of the British Realms.

In this matter, all subsidies to Saud shall be cut. A contingent of 5,000 British troops, arranged from the Raj and East Africa, as well as the shipment of ten Mark VIII tanks have been sent to Kuwait. The insult to London, His Majesty, and Kuwait, cannot be overstated. Due to this, reports have been given to the Rashities, offering 2,000 pounds monthly, and 25,000 pounds a year, and a loan of 20,000 pounds upfront, should they seek revenge against the Saud.

The forces arrived in Kuwait in early December, facing the Saud in the field, and fighting a bloody Winter campaign, seizing Al-Hofufu by Christmas.

In response to the victory, 2 British Heavy Cruisers, Pre-Dreadnaughts headed for the South Pacific were rerouted, sailing into Kuwait City. They have stated the British will seek the destruction of the Saud, for the treachery and greed of their enemies.

KINGDOM OF SERBS, CROATS, AND SLOVENES

National Railway Prioritization and Reconstruction:

Beginning of June 1919; with the Great War behind it, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes begins placing railway reconstruction at the center of its national economic recovery. The devastation left by years of warfare, combined with the inheritance of several disconnected railway systems from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Serbia, presents a serious obstacle to national unification. Goods remain slow to transport, industrial production struggles to recover, and many agricultural communities lack reliable access to urban markets. The government therefore identifies the restoration and integration of the railway network as a matter of national importance, declaring that economic unity must be established through functioning transportation links.

The government prioritizes the repair of existing railway lines over the immediate construction of entirely new routes. Damaged tracks, destroyed bridges, neglected stations, and shortages of locomotives and freight wagons receive urgent attention. Railway workshops are directed to repair serviceable rolling stock, while engineers and construction crews begin restoring damaged sections wherever resources permit. Particular emphasis is placed on reopening routes capable of immediately supporting the movement of food, coal, timber, industrial materials, and essential civilian supplies. By concentrating limited funds on restoring existing infrastructure, the government seeks to achieve tangible improvements without placing an unsustainable burden on the national treasury.

A central objective of the railway program is to establish more reliable connections between Belgrade, Zagreb, Ljubljana, and Sarajevo. The government recognizes that the kingdom's inherited railway systems were constructed under different administrations and were not designed to serve a single South Slavic state. Railway schedules, freight regulations, administrative procedures, and technical standards therefore require greater coordination. A national railway coordination initiative is established to encourage cooperation between regional railway authorities, standardize operating practices where possible, and develop a unified approach to infrastructure maintenance and transportation planning.

Special attention is directed toward the routes connecting Serbia with Croatia and Slovenia, as well as the railway corridors linking the interior to the Adriatic coast. These connections are essential for moving agricultural produce toward industrial centers, transporting manufactured goods across the kingdom, and expanding access to maritime trade. The government also recognizes the strategic importance of railway access to Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose mineral resources and timber industries can contribute significantly to national reconstruction if transportation becomes more dependable. However, the most difficult sections require substantial engineering work, and progress remains dependent on the availability of materials, labor, locomotives, and financial resources.

To finance the initiative, the government redirects a portion of its reconstruction budget toward railway repairs, equipment procurement, and the rehabilitation of railway workshops. Officials explore the purchase of locomotives and spare parts from foreign manufacturers, while seeking technical assistance and commercial arrangements with European partners. Domestic workshops are encouraged to maximize the service life of existing equipment, reducing dependence on expensive imports. The government remains cautious about extensive foreign borrowing, as inflation, monetary instability, and competing reconstruction demands already place considerable pressure on public finances.

The railway prioritization program also creates employment opportunities for demobilized soldiers and civilian laborers. Reconstruction crews are recruited to repair tracks, rebuild bridges, restore stations, and clear damaged railway facilities. These projects provide much-needed wages while helping former servicemen return to civilian life. At the same time, the government expects improved rail transportation to reduce regional shortages, strengthen domestic commerce, and make it easier for farmers and manufacturers to sell their products beyond their immediate local markets.

Nevertheless, the program faces considerable obstacles. The kingdom inherits different railway gauges and operating practices in some areas, shortages of rolling stock, damaged infrastructure, and administrative divisions that cannot be eliminated overnight. Disagreements over the allocation of funds between the former Serbian territories and the former Austro-Hungarian lands also complicate planning. The government must balance the urgent need to restore heavily damaged Serbian railway lines with the economic importance of the more developed industrial regions in Croatia and Slovenia. Railway reconstruction consequently becomes not only an economic undertaking but also a test of cooperation between the kingdom's constituent peoples and regional administrations.

By the end of June 1919, railway reconstruction emerges as one of the government's principal economic priorities. The immediate objective is not to create an entirely new railway network, but to restore essential lines, improve freight capacity, reconnect major commercial centers, and establish the administrative foundations of a unified national railway system. The government understands that the success of its wider economic recovery depends on the movement of people, resources, and goods across the kingdom. As reconstruction begins in earnest, the railway becomes a symbol of the state's ambition to transform political unification into practical economic integration.

PROCLOMTION AND INVITATION

November 17, 1919

A week ago, we celebrated in London, all the realms and dominions, colonies and protectorates, client states and partners. We celebrated in London, with a day of celebration, of garland, and holly, and the skies filled with fireworks. A military parade of 100,000 men from across the Empire, of 10,000 women from across the Empire, of all that are in the world, and nearly all of them received a medal, or knighthood, or baronet title from Us. The skies were bright with fire and song.

This year, has been a year no one wishes to repeat. Indeed, we cannot help but mourn that the Armistice did not bring peace. We celebrated Victory in Europe on November 11th. But we have not been able to secure peace in the Empire on our own. We have forced peace at a point where peace cannot remain in its present form.

Therefore, on April 1, in the coming year, we invite delegations from every colony, and every dominion, and every country, and protectorate, and client state, and partnership, and they shall come not to London, but the Isle of Wight, and they shall be housed, and cared for, and we shall together negotiate under laurel, the true and lasting perpetuity and harmony, the equal and inviolable, undissolved position of the Empire.

At the Isle of Wight, across the Island, housing shall be brought up from the earth in tent and cottage, and they shall be provided fine food and lavish hospitality, and at Osborn House, they shall negotiate together as equal partners in the Empire, under all equally, Us, your King, your Emperor, your Sovereign. Promises here shall bind as treaty, and this Conference shall last until the end of Summer, and celebrations of our glorious achievements already assured in London, at all’s discretion.

This is an offering of peace, in accordance under God. Feel safe, feel confident, and be brave. The Empire has come from a Crucible. It is time we accept the refining.