Chapter 191: Spain declares war

In addition to the two most suspicious naval officers, the survivors of the Maine explosion are naturally among them, but this process does not need to be as direct violence as the two of them. You can let these wounded people feel relieved by chatting with white angels. Be wary and talk about what happened that day.
Although these wounded people will definitely use the big head of the narrative to describe how brave they are that day, hoping to use this experience to gain an emotional experience and cheat a Dixie girl, but their methods are destined not to succeed. The so-called courageous experience and the attitude of being in crisis are worthless. When it was delivered to Sheffield, it was completely deleted.
This is just the beginning. The United Company must follow this clue upwards bit by bit. Even if the planner behind it is not found, it will have to get things done. Sheffield feels that Theodore Roosevelt The current position and status will certainly not reach the point of planning behind the scenes, but it must be an insider.
At the dawn of the war, as an important part of the corporate world of the United States, the United Company was trying to figure out the truth of the underflow. Although it was a little unreasonable, Sheffield felt that it was understandable, obviously the Yankee wanted If you take advantage of yourself, then you can't blame yourself for cutting off the stubbornness. Why didn't you consider hurting Dixie's feelings when planning?
Robbing this thing, since it was a gang committing the crime, either say in advance to assign a distribution method, since the distribution is unfair, then do n’t blame yourself for eating it, this is what you asked for.
While investigating the explosion of the battleship Maine, Sheffield received a telegram from Evelyn from Los Angeles saying that she had signed contracts with as many Chinese workers as possible, and the total had reached 75,000 With the assistance of the San Francisco Chinese leaders, things are going very smoothly.
The only thing that did n’t go well was that the move was criticized by some newspapers. As for these newspapers, Sheffield did n’t need to think about who he belonged to. He used the newspapers every day to pull hatred against Chinese workers, but he could n’t let him solve the problem? Waiting for his free hand, he had to let the Irish know that the British population is your father even in the United States.
Telegram told Evelyn to ignore these noises. He will naturally spend this time and free up his hands to clean up the excrement workers. The contract of the Chinese workers will continue, the more the better.
Personally, Sheffield feels sympathy for these Chinese workers who have left their hometowns, but reason tells him that some things are still resolved early, and that staying in the United States will only result in an uncomfortable outcome for both parties. Based on the appearance of the yellow race, this group cannot possibly reach the top of the pyramid of the United States.
There will be countless ways to prevent this from happening, whether it is a civil or a government, seeing light or seeing light, stereotypes still use the bill directly, anyway Sheffield roughly thinks, even if a Chinese briefly rushed to the top of the pyramid of the United States , And did not stand firm for various reasons. If there were no restrictions, he would not believe it.
Anyway, thinking differently, he thinks that any important industry in any country, if it is dominated by a group with a home country outside, is a very thing. Furthermore, once the home country of the Chinese becomes stronger, it will even be regarded as an opponent by the United States, and what will happen.
Anyway, during World War I, the German population did not want the United States to stand on the side of the Allies to declare war on the German Empire. Widely accused of being a potential national traitor, this is the treatment of the largest Germans in countries with a single source of immigration. During World War II, it was even more well-known that Japanese people were imprisoned in concentration camps.
The more intense the confrontation, the more the Chinese-American population will not be people inside and out. The Chinese-Americans will work hard to show their loyalty to the United States, but this loyalty is useless, and doubts about the Chinese-American group will always exist. If that time comes, even the Chinese Exclusion Act is the lightest reaction. Today's migration is to avoid future harm. He feels that he has done his best. The Philippines is at least a suitable place.
On the eve of the outbreak of war at any time, Sheffield was still busy with how to use the country to profit. This is his basis. At the same time, he firmly believed that the United States would inevitably win a big victory, so of course internal struggles are more important than external ones. The United States of America will have a new understanding of European countries, and may also reduce the amount of admiration.
Spain in Europe, compared with the enthusiasm of the American continent, can't wait for the war to begin immediately. It is much more miserable. Whether it is the government or the people, they are pessimistic about the war with the United States. The stringent demands made by the United States in succession, the manifestation of advancement and retreat, and the forbearance and helplessness shown by the Spanish diplomats passed on to every Spanish citizen.
After being stolen by Napoleon once, the Spanish Empire has been on the decline. It is full of internal political turmoil between liberals and conservatives, its economy is collapsing, and its colonies are resisting. Its fleet was destroyed in Trafalgar. Since then, Spain has lost almost all of its southern and Central American colonies. Basically, the Spanish Empire is long gone. Spain is a country that is falling apart, and its empire is just sporadic land as a remnant of its glorious era.
Now being humiliated by a United States of America, not only does the government want to calm down, but even ordinary Spanish people do not feel hope of victory.
Spain cannot even find a European country that speaks for it. If Spain cannot be the only country to ask for assistance to help it, it will want its own colony or have no interest in destroying its trade relations with the United States. Apart from Britain and Germany, Europe does not have a navy that can launch transoceanic warfare. The Russian Empire can try it. But why did Emperor Russia help a country that can't be beaten by eight poles?
The Spanish found sadly that they could not find any country that could help themselves. Even to frighten Americans, let this emerging power consider more, not to bully itself so much, to save Spain a little face.
The only reasonable way is to try to negotiate a settlement with the United States, and Spain has done the same. It has maintained tragic restraint on the belligerent remarks and intimidation of the United States, and even swallowed the humiliation of refusing a joint investigation.
Alfonso XIII, who was only twelve years old, listened to the sad prediction of the military minister in the palace, and heard the assessment of the strength of the United States by the Secretary of Trade. It is no longer the era of the invincible fleet, not even a hundred years ago, and there is simply no ability to fight the Americans.
"But the Americans are humiliating us. Their actions are fearless. Their warships stay close to the port for a long time. Their newspapers fan the flames. They have hated Spain for more than a year. They have already prepared for a long time. Time, we can't dare to look at the Americans' eyes with our head down, can this war hide ?? Although Alfonso XIII was young, as king of Spain, he still has enough status to receive information. Naturally Know everything your country is facing, including Americans who are aggressive and aggressive by the ship.
"Yes, Your Majesty! The Americans are humiliating us. They trample on the dignity of the Spanish Empire and show the world how they humiliated a once glorious empire, but also for the citizens of the United States to see how the country is now The admiral of the Navy lowered his head and said sadly, "Even if we should not fight, they will force us to fight. The Americans are indifferent to our previous goodwill. Spain cannot escape this war."
"Your Majesty, no Spaniard believes the Americans’ words. All of us know that the Maine explosion has nothing to do with us, but every American believes that they just want war and use the defeat of Spain to prove the strength of the United States. They did n’t dare to do this to the British or the Germans. They chose us exclusively. "
The glorious palace is full of sadness. This atmosphere is more tragic than the palace built in the Spanish glory period. Only the last day is left from the deadline given by the Americans. Maybe the time will pass, early The U.S. fleet, which has been waiting for a long time, will begin to attack Spain ’s overseas territories.
"We have no choice, do we? Keep our last face and leave it to God to make judgments." Alfonso XIII's immature face was full of sorrow, and now there is no way.
In fact, just two days ago, the US fleet blocked the United States Navy to block the northern port of Cuba and the port of Santiago. This is an actual act of war, but it is just waiting for the response of Spain.
The news of Spain's declaration of war against the United States has caused newspapers that advocated war to increase its sales. Spain kept its mistakes and proactively declared war on the United States. Through the coverage of the newspaper, it was quickly known to all citizens. Voices of support for the federal government's declaration of war have been rampant in major newspapers.
"I guess the resentment and helplessness of the Spaniards at this time, as well as the hatred of our country, are definitely unprecedented, but I will not sympathize with them. I will not sympathize with any weak existence. Everyone is responsible for their own choices. When the Spanish Empire was still there, it was this feeling that they let the enemy experience. There is nothing they ca n’t accept today.
Sheffield chuckled and said,
If God wants to preside over justice, it depends on which side of the believer compares. More? Who gives more advantages and disadvantages? Our population is more than 80 million. "
The next day, members of the parliament, including members of both parties, unanimously passed a resolution declaring war on Spain. The United States of America officially declared war on Spain.