The Gathering Storm, Redux - League of Nations

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan abstains on both motions.

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan votes AYE

[Devout Centrist]

It is clear that the Soviet Union must reassess its foreign policy towards certain nations in addition to voting no.

Should we interpret your words as a veiled threat, Mr. Ambassador? This language is unbecoming of an international body tasked with promoting world peace and harmony.

[Devout Centrist]

It is clear that the Soviet Union must reassess its foreign policy towards certain nations in addition to voting no.

Should we interpret your words as a veiled threat, Mr. Ambassador? This language is unbecoming of an international body tasked with promoting world peace and harmony.

A body that claims to be of world peace while simultaneously failing to prevent the needless escalation that is the current Italian blockade is approaching the point of uselessness. The nation of France would surely agree with such hypocrisy.

Mr. Ambassador, my government supports a quick and amicable settlement to the current conflict in Hungary. We would gladly support a resolution that establishes a committee to that effect.

[Devout Centrist]

This is why this body does not foster international cooperation. It is merely a tool for the nations of Italy, Germany and Japan to exert their control on the world.

I wonder if Japan would consent to a full investigation of the atrocities they have committed in Korea.

An expected response from the Soviet representative, with all the recrimination and acrimony one may anticipate. Such a reaction to offers of international cooperation is unsurprising, if disheartening.

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan votes Aye on the Argentinian motion.

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan votes Aye

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan proposes the following motion:

A MOTION
To the League of Nations

The League of Nations resolves

To INVESTIGATE the allegations of famine inside the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic through a special Committee under the League of Nations

To PROPOSE, shall the existence of famine be proven, a relief plan based on international cooperation, a task which will fall to the same special Committee

Foreign Minister Yōsuke Matsuoka

We believe this paired down resolution will be acceptable to all member nations of the League.

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan agrees to article 3 of this resolution and shall provide the international panel with all documents necessary to support their inquiry. However, we cannot agree to the bellicose wording of this resolution as currently presented.

Therefore, my government shall abstain on the resolution and shall cooperate with the international panel's investigation and recommendations.

[Devout Centrist]

Mr. Ambassador, my government objects to the specific wording of the resolution, which condemns the entire people of Japan for the actions of clearly dishonorable and disgraceful officers. We are in full and unequivocal agreement that this behavior must be fully investigated and punished accordingly. We, however, cannot agree to a blanket condemnation of our own nation and people. This is why we have chosen to abstain.

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan votes Aye on the Polish motion

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan votes aye on all three applications

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan abstains.

[Devout Centrist]

A MOTION
To the League of Nations

The League of Nations resolves

To condemn the heartbreaking assassination of Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dolfuss

To establish a committee to investigate the assassination and identify any co-conspirators

Yōsuke Matsuoka

[Devout Centrist]

In light of the Kingdom of Romania’s Nay vote:

A MOTION
To the League of Nations

The League of Nations resolves

To condemn the heartbreaking assassination of Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dolfuss

To support Austrian efforts to investigate the assassination and identify any co-conspirators, by providing investigatory personnel, resources, and financial support

Yōsuke Matsuoka

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan votes AYE

[Devout Centrist]

A MOTION
To the League of Nations

The League of Nations resolves:

To create a global famine relief program;

To provide famine relief to nations as requested through official channels;

To send proactive relief to current conflict zones, especially China;

To accept contributions from member states for the purposes of famine relief.

Yosuke Matsuoka

[Devout Centrist]

A MOTION
To the League of Nations

The League of Nations resolves:

To commit to the ideals of self-determination and liberty;

To prevent sectarian conflicts and ethnic strife whenever and wherever possible;

To deploy a network of international observers in the Balkans, Austria, and the Far East to provide fair, impartial, and direct reports on potential human rights abuses, civilian casualties, famine, and undemocratic practices at a time of elevated concern.

Howard Ferguson

The Empire of Japan votes Aye

[Devout Centrist]

Japan votes Nay on the Irish motion

[Devout Centrist]

The Empire of Japan moves to expel Ireland from the League of Nations.

[Devout Centrist]

1. The Empire of Japan votes Nay on the Abyssinian motion
2. The Empire of Japan votes Aye on the first Soviet motion
3. The Empire of Japan votes Nay on the Nanking Regime's motion
4. The Empire of Japan votes Aye on the South African motion
5. The Empire of Japan votes Aye on the second Soviet motion

[Devout Centrist]

Aye