The Gathering Storm, Redux - Gameplay Thread (WW2 - Early 1940)

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Franco-Japanese Trade Treaty

With the power vested in our duly appointed representatives, the French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to the following:

Trade

A. The Empire of Japan shall lower tariffs on the following imports sourced from the French Republic:

1. To zero base percentage points, processed and cleaned coal.
2. To three base percentage points, electronic components, miscellaneous
3. To zero base percentage points, manufactured aircraft components
4. To five base percentage points, electronic components, radio or automotive
5. To zero base percentage points, whole cow and goat cheese
6. To five base percentage points, all other animal products
7. To zero base percentage points, grapes and fermented grape products, including wine and champagne.
8. To zero base percentage points, all unprocessed metal ores.
9. To zero base percentage points, pig iron ingots.
10. To zero base percentage points, finished steel, bessemer process or otherwise
11. To zero base percentage points, mechanical and machine parts for use in the production of manufactured goods.
12. To zero base percentage points, vulcanized rubber
13. To zero base percentage points, tree saps and other plant extracts
14. To zero base percentage points, Madagascar vanilla

B. The French Republic shall lower tariffs on the following imports sourced from the Empire of Japan:

1. To zero base percentage points, rice.
2. To zero base percentage points, barley, millet, and sorghum.
3. To five base percentage points, all other whole corn or grain
4. To zero base percentage points, fish and marine animal products
5. To five base percentage points, milled flour.
6. To five base percentage points, baked or preserved foodstuffs, including bread, hardtack, and biscuits.
7. To zero base percentage points, soybeans and oilseed.
8. To zero base percentage points, processed textiles of cotton and silk.
9. To zero base percentage points, teas.
10. To zero base percentage points, porcelain and ceramics.
11. To five base percentage points, finished steel.
12. To zero base percentage points, all other clothing and fitted goods.
13. To five base percentage points, electronic and manufacturing components, miscellaneous
14. To five base percentage points, all unprocessed metal ores.

C. The French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to share technical expertise through mutual industrial assistance and collaboration.

D. The French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to coordinate on the construction of infrastructure designed to facilitate trade and economic cooperation.

E. This agreement shall be retroactively effective as of February 1, 1933.

X Harukazu Nagaoka, Japanese Ambassador to the French Republic and duly appointed representative of the Empire of Japan

X Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister
X Joseph Paul-Boncour, Foreign Minister

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Reaffirmation of the Little Entente and the Declaration of the Pact of Organization

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Czechoslovakia, Romania and Yugoslavia, with the support of their fraternal partner the French Republic, today reaffirm their commitment to, and membership in, the “Little Entente.” The members reaffirm their adherence to the tripartite treaty of alliance signed at Strbske Pleso in 1930 and the French Republic reaffirms its treaties of alliance and friendship signed with all three members.

Recognizing the benefit of mutual cooperation, formal instruments of collaboration shall be formed in the coming year, including:

-The Permanent Council, to consist of the ministers of foreign affairs of the three respective countries or of the special delegates appointed for that purpose. Decisions of the council are to be brought unanimously. The council is designed to meet at least three times per year. The meetings are to be held in each of the member states and in Geneva during the session of the League of Nations.

-The Secretariat of the Permanent Council, to perform the day-to-day routine operations of the Little Entente. In addition, a certain section of the secretariat to function permanently in the seat of the League of Nations.

-The Economic Council, by which the member states declared their will to co-ordinate its economic interests as well.

In addition, recognizing the importance of peace and security in Southern Europe, an invitation to the Little Entente shall be formally extended to the Kingdom of Greece.

X Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister
X Joseph Paul-Boncour, Foreign Minister

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Serre-Runciman Agreement

I .The French Republic shall reduce tariffs on all British manufactured goods by 30%.
II .The French Republic shall reduce tariffs on all British coal by 20%.
III .The French Republic shall reduce tariffs on all British iron, steel, and their associated products by 20%
IV .The United Kingdom shall reduce tariffs on French wine to 0%.
V .The United Kingdom shall reduce tariffs on French brandy by 20%.
VI .The United Kingdom shall reduce tariffs on other French agricultural products by 20%.

X Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister
X Louis Serre, Minister of Trade and Industry

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Sino-French Treaty of Cooperation (1933)

1. The Republic of China will remove its tariffs on steel, processed rubber, and manufactured goods from the French Republic.

2. The Republic of China will remove its tariffs on dairy products, bread, and wine from the French Republic.

3. The French Republic will remove its tariffs on raw ore, unprocessed metals, coal, raw rubber, and silk from the Republic of China.

4. The French Republic will remove its tariffs on rice, fruit, chicken, pork, fish, and tea from the Republic of China.

5. The French Republic agrees to invest in railroad construction in the Republic of China to facilitate trade by improving the transport of goods within and outside the country.

6. The French Republic agrees to send French military advisors to the Republic of China to help modernize the Chinese military.

7. This agreement shall come into effect on January 1, 1934.

x Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek

X Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister
X Joseph Paul-Boncour, Foreign Minister

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Franco-Polish Alliance of 1934

THE Polish Government and the French Government, both desirous of safeguarding, by the maintenance of the treaties which both have signed or which may in future be recognized by both parties, the peace of Europe, the security of their territories, and their common political and economic interests, have agreed as follows:

1. In order to coordinate their endeavours towards peace the two Governments undertake to consult each other on all questions of foreign policy which concern both States, so far as those questions affect the settlement of international relations in the spirit of the treaties and in accordance with the Covenant of the League of Nations.

2. If, notwithstanding the sincerely peaceful views and intentions of the two contracting States, either or both of them should be attacked without giving provocation, the two Governments shall take concerted measures for the defence of their territory and the protection of their legitimate interests within the limits specified in the preamble.

3. The two Governments undertake to consult each other before concluding new agreements which will affect their policy in Central and Eastern Europe.

X Prime Minister Daladier
X Joseph Paul-Boncour, Foreign Minister

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The French Ambassador to Bucharest is recalled for urgent consultations.

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In light of the ongoing diplomatic crisis, French officials will boycott the Berlin Olympics. The French team will attend the competition.

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The French ambassador to Berlin is recalled for immediate consultations following the assassinations in Vienna and Belgrade.

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Final Declaration of the Stresa Conference

The Governments of the Kingdom of Italy, French Republic, and United Kingdom, so resolve

That the independence of Austria will continue to inspire their common policy

That the governments will agree to coordinate to defend the sovereignty of Austria from foreign intrusion

That the independence of Austria is key to the stability and peace of central Europe

That Austria is a historic and independent nation with a unique and sovereign people

Benito Mussolini, Duce of Italy and Head of Government

x Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister

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Viénot Accords

I . The Syrian Arab Republic will be granted independence in 1937.
II . France shall have use of air and land bases in Latakia until 1940, with the option for renewal that year and should renewal take place, every five years after that.
III .France shall have use of a naval base in Latakia until 1942, with the option for renewal that year and should renewal take place, every five years after that.
IV . France and Syria shall enter into a customs union until 1947, with the option for renewal that year.
   A . The customs union will be governed by a six member board of three French members and three Syrian members.
V . Syria and the Turkish province of Hatay will enter into a customs union.
   A . The customs union will permit the free travel and commerce between Syria and the province of Hatay.

x Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister

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Treaty of Paris

I. The belligerent states of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Kingdom of Romania, Czechoslovak Republic, and the Kingdom of Hungary agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the terms below.
II. The belligerent states of the Republic of Slovenia, the Republic of Croatia and the Kingdom of Yugoslavia agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities and the terms below.
III. All belligerent nations, as well as the French Republic and the Kingdom of Italy recognize the independence of the Republics of Slovenia and Croatia.
IV. All belligerent nations, as well as the French Republic and the Kingdom of Italy recognize the following as the new borders of the region:

III . The Kingdom of Hungary agrees to demilitarize the region within 50km of its border.
VI. The Kingdom of Hungary agrees to relinquish any and all claims on Transylvania.
VII. The Kingdom of Hungary agrees to pay reparations to the Czechoslovak Republic.

Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister

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Franco-Japanese Friendship Treaty

With the power vested in our duly appointed representatives, the French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to the following:

1. The Empire of Japan and the French Republic agree to a non-aggression pact.
a. This non-aggression shall remain in force for a period of no less than 5 (five) years following the signing of this agreement.

2. The Empire of Japan and the French Republic agree to recognize each other’s territorial sovereignty, including any relationships with colonial entities or mandates established by the League of Nations.

3. The Empire of Japan shall allow French nationals to remain in Japan without a visa for a period of 180 consecutive days.

4. The French Republic shall allow Japanese nationals to remain in Japan without a visa for a period of 180 consecutive days.

5. The French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to share military technical knowledge and to engage in cooperative military exercises.

6. The French Republic and the Empire of Japan both agree to nonintervention in conflicts where either power is a third party adversary.

7. The French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to share cultural knowledge and shall undertake a joint Franco-Japanese cultural exchange festival in Tokyo and Paris, respectively.

8. This agreement shall go into effect on March 1st, 1937.

xÉdouard Daladier

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We are pleased to announce an agreement has been reached to save Central Europe from collapse:

Krakow conference
1) An independent organization will be created, called "European monetary fund". Its goal will be borrow a loan on the markets and to then propose the loan to the tchecoslovaquian republic.
2) The solvability of this agency will be guaranteed jointly by France, the UK, Italy and Poland, proportionnally on their current GDP. The economic gains made by this organization will be proportionnally redistributed to each participant based on their GDP as well.
3) Each participant will appoint one member. And each participant will jointly appoint the President of this organization. The president of this organization will closely monitor how the money being loaned to the tchecoslovaquia government is going to be spent so that this follows the current way of Poland, the UK, Italy and France of managing their respective economy

x President Koc

xÉdouard Daladier

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Recommitment to Austrian Sovereignty

The undersigned governments redouble our commitments to....

The total independence of the Federal State of Austria, in sovereignty and freedom from foreign inference in its domestic politics.

Unified opposition to any action from a foreign power that might threaten Austrian independence.

A violation of these principles will result in immediate consultations between the undersigned powers to determine appropriate measures.

Benito Mussolini, Duce of Italy and Head of Government

xEdouard Daladier

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Franco-Japanese Famine Relief Treaty

With the power vested in our duly appointed representatives, the French Republic and the Empire of Japan agree to the following:

A. Both powers shall contribute financial resources to a famine relief program for the people of China.

B. The Empire of Japan and the French Republic shall jointly undertake distribution of food aid to the Chinese people.
i. Aid convoys shall originate from either the State of Manchukuo or via ports on the Chinese coast.
ii. Aid convoys shall bear the mark of the Red Cross.
iii. Representatives of the Red Cross shall be invited to inspect shipments and distribution of food to the Chinese people.
iv. Food shipments to China shall bear the mark of both the French Republic and the Empire of Japan.

C. The Empire of Japan shall not restrict or interfere with the shipment of food aid to the Republic of China.
i. Food aid shipments to China shall be clearly marked and shall be made available to inspection by duly authorized Japanese naval personnel.

X Naotake Satō, representative of the Empire of Japan

xEdouard Daladier

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Statement from the Elysee

The Hohenzollerns have again shown their true colors and have violated the sovereignty of a neutral and sovereign state of Europe. The German invasion of Austria is an unacceptable violation of the European peace and a shattering of the norms that preserved peace in the center of the continent for 20 years.

Germany must withdraw at once from Austria or consider diplomatic relations with the French government broken. If my government does not hear a response within 24 hours the French Republic will begin a partial mobilization in line with our and our allies’ obligations in the Stresa Front.

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Treaty of Istanbul

Be it resolved,

1. The United Kingdom is to accept the recent nationalizations of oil and petroleum supplies done by the Kingdom of Iraq and Kingdom of Iran.

2. The United Kingdom shall permanently withdraw from holding military bases in the Kingdom of Iraq. Two major British military bases in the Middle East are to be upheld in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Egypt may also be admitted as a member of the Eurasian Alliance following ratification.

3. Upon the signing of this treaty, the Eurasian Alliance Oil Company shall be formally organized to oversee all relevant business operations. The Board of Directors shall consist of fifteen starting members encompassing representatives from all countries in the Eurasian Alliance, in addition to three guaranteed directors representing the United Kingdom.

4. For addressing the status of the Suez Canal, the Kingdom of Egypt agrees to never pursue nationalization.

5. In return for ongoing cooperation and friendship among the signatories, the United Kingdom shall accept observers from these states to oversee military research projects and modernization techniques.

X President Kemal Atatürk, Republic of Turkey

x Edouard Daladier, Prime Minister

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Excerpt of Foreign Secretary's Speech to Parliament on the Baltic Situation

...In the event of any action which clearly threatened Latvian independence, and which the Latvian Government accordingly considered it vital to resist with their national forces and expressed such to His Majesty’s Government, His Majesty's Government would feel themselves bound at once to lend the Latvian Government all support in their power. They have given the President of Latvia an assurance to this effect. I may add that the French Government have authorized me to make it plain that they stand in the same position in this matter as do His Majesty's Government.

Édouard Daladier, Prime Minister

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Quai d’Orsay Recognizes Syrovy Government

The French Government recognizes the Syrovy government in Prague as the legitimate government of Czechoslovakia. The continued maintenance and territorial integrity of the Czechoslovak Republic is of paramount importance to the French Republic and her allies and Foreign Minister Joseph Paul-Bouncour urges Europe to follow suit.

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Daladier Condemns Habsburg Invasion in Address to the National Assembly

“Yesterday evening, the Hungarian government, in violation of the terms of the Treaty of Paris, and in an unprovoked and unannounced act of aggression, invaded the sovereign territory of a French treaty ally. This is an act which the French government condemns. The French Republic demands an immediate end to hostilities and the withdrawal of all Habsburg forces from Czechoslovak territory. If such an end to hostilities is not effected within the next 48 hours, the French Republic will be forced to consider extra-diplomatic efforts in line with its obligations under the Little Entente and the Pact of Organization.

I wish to share with all of you what we are doing now. As of midnight tonight the Hungarian ambassador in Paris and his staff are declared persona non grata and must immediately depart. The French ambassador in Budapest has been withdrawn. All Hungarian assets in French financial institutions are hereby frozen. As we speak, our government is in close contact with our allies in Prague, and our partners throughout Europe, discussing all possible and practical measures which can be undertaken to afford aid to the Czechoslovak Republic.

Liberté, égalité, fraternité is more than a motto; it is an expression of French virtue, and we shall not abandon that virtue in the face of hardship. As we meet tonight the flame of Czechoslovak liberty is burning brightly against the threat of a renewed Habsburg tyranny which threatens to spread its sclerotic and medieval wings across the breadth of Central Europe. France shall not abandon her ally in the face of such a threat.”

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Newswire from Le Monde



….French General Staff seen rushing back to Paris…significant activity reported at French Intelligence and Defense Services…Quai d’Orsay reassures the public that all diplomatic efforts are being undertaken….

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Newswire from Le Monde

….France declares general mobilization...Foreign Minister demands German withdrawal in 24 hours...

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Newswire from Le Monde

….With imminent prospect of war, Premier Daladier announces the creation of a Popular Front Government….PRRRS, SFIO, PCF receive cabinet posts….left wing independents represented…Premier calls it “the best hope for the preservation of republicanism against the forces of authoritarian monarchism…”

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Daladier Announces a Declaration of War against Germany

Source: Past Daily

Men and Women of France,

Since the beginning of this week, Czechoslovakia has been the victim of the most brutal and most cynical of aggressions. Her frontiers have been violated. Her cities are being bombed. Her army is heroically resisting the invader.

The responsibility for the blood that is being shed falls entirely upon the Kaiser’s Government. The fate of peace was in Hugenberg’s hands. He chose war. France and England have made countless efforts to safeguard peace. This very morning they made a further urgent intervention in Berlin in order to address to the German Government a last appeal to reason and request it to stop hostilities and to open peaceful negotiations.

Germany met us with a refusal. She had already refused to reply to all the men of goodwill who recently raised their voices in favour of the peace of the world. She therefore desires the destruction of Czechoslovakia, so as to be able to dominate Europe quickly and to enslave France.

In rising against the most frightful of tyrannies, in honoring our word, we fight to defend our soil, our homes, our liberties. I am conscious of having worked unremittingly against the war until the last minute.

I greet with emotion and affection our young soldiers, who now go forth to perform the sacred task which we ourselves did perform before them. They can have full confidence in their chiefs, who are worthy of those who have previously led France to victory.

The cause of France is identical with that of Righteousness. It is the cause of all peaceful and free nations. It will be victorious.

Men and women of France!

We are waging war because it has been thrust on us. Every one of us is at his post, on the soil of France, on that land of liberty where respect of human dignity finds one of its last refuges. You will all cooperate, with a profound feeling of union and brotherhood, for the salvation of the country.

Vive la France! Vive la Republique!

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Montpellier Pact

The French Republic, and the Kingdom of Italy, hereafter the Signatories, bound together by common interests and friendship agree to the following:

1 . The Signatories agree to consult one another on all relevant security concerns in the Western Mediterranean Sea.
2 . The Signatories agree to undertake all efforts to preserve freedom of movement and transit in the Western Mediterranean Sea.
3 . The Signatories reaffirm their commitment to the Locarno Treaties.
4 . The Signatories reaffirm their commitment to the preservation of stability and peace in North Africa.
5 . The Signatories reaffirm their commitment to the preservation of their respective national sovereignty and independence.

xÉdouard Daladier