Chapter 243： Want to understand? too late! (1/2)
Although Roosevelt was very dissatisfied with the prince's opinions, he still reported the prince's opinions to the country in his role as a special envoy. At this time, President McKinley was also dizzy by the situation in American Samoa. The current situation is that the Americans do not want to lose this springboard for progress, but if the Japanese attack, the Americans will definitely not be able to hold it! And within a few years, the US fleet will not be able to take it back. After all, the Panama Canal has not been repaired, and it is too difficult for the US fleet to move across the strait. If you travel thousands of miles to fight at the door of another naval power, the odds of winning are...too low.
American diplomacy and strategy are actually a bit chaotic now. If the previous Monroe doctrine could say that Americans delineated the scope of power under the influence of their own national power, when they decided to go out of the Americas and go to the world, the previous policy would not be so. Applied.
The so-called isolation policy, not blending in with the struggle between other powers, is to some extent a choice to avoid conflict, and without conflict, it is impossible to open a gap in the old system and then share a piece of the pie. Therefore, the Americans chose Spain, a country that has been squeezed out of the circle by the great powers. He is weak and weak, and the colony is far away from the mainland. Is a suitable opponent.
In history, Americans bet right! In 100 days, the Americans used their immature army to easily overthrow Spain to the ground, and obtained huge profits. The West Indies and the Philippines were included in the American sphere of influence, and they were threatened by war. Sufficiently annexed Hawaii and directly completed the preparations for entering the Far East from America. The Americans are so lucky!
Afterwards, after the victory in the first battle, the Americans became more courageous. Even after Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War, facing the Americans' ”Great White Fleet” from afar, they were still terrified. Successive victories have prompted Americans to become more and more ambitious. With the support of a strong national power, Americans are expanding faster and faster! Also more and more confident! But everything is different on this plane!
The American is like a RMB player who has just walked out of the Novice Village. Although it seems very strong, the actual combat ability is average. It’s luck in history, but on this plane, Japan, which has been struggling to the death, is exposed. Although the United States still beat Spain, the weak chicken and won the West Indies, it failed in the competition in the Far East. . Tons of damage to American ambitions!
”American Samoa can temporarily let the Germans take charge, but there needs to be a clear time limit. For example, 5 years. This must be a clear treaty, not a secret treaty.” When Day saw Roosevelt's telegram, First agree with this proposal.
”But this is a heavy blow to our national prestige!” President McKinley said.
”Then we can put it another way, for example, the joint governance of Samoa. Literally speaking, this joint governance includes not only American Samoa, but also German Samoa. In this way, the problem of our face can be solved. It is resolved, and as long as the Germans are involved, it will definitely make the Japanese throw a rat. The more painful it can beat Japan, the more Japan will respect him!” Day thought for a while and said.
”But the Germans may not agree with this opinion, and even if there is a saying that takes care of each other's face, what is the asking price of the Germans? They cannot help us solve this crisis in vain. The content of the transaction is likely to be needed. With secret covenants, how can we ensure that we will not repent of each other?” McKinley said.
”Mr. President, some of your thoughts are the same as many Americans. You are more inclined to the United Kingdom. Even if there is no guarantee, you are willing to trust the British. I don't know if this is because of the same text or some inexplicable reason. Favor, or admiration for the strong.”