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Kalistani News in Brief: Duchess Alvarez seeks to curb Democrats in Suldanor;
Kalistan reiterates its position on the South Anantonese; House Ananto announces 5th Child for Empress
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
November 10, 5740
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Grand Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis looks to slow momentum of Democrat faction led by Dr. Brandt
Duchess Alvarez seeks to curb Democrats in Suldanor
Her Grace, the Grand Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis has formally launched a bid to counter the growth of the New Democrat Club in both the Duchy of Suldanor and in Kalistan in General. The Grand Duchess is His Imperial Majesty's formal representative to the Grand Duchy of Kalistan, and is the chairwoman of the Kalistani Ducal Council. The move comes as the New Democrats have had some modest success gaining endorsements from important Sulari Unions, including the Port Elga Dockworkers Association, who are affiliated with the National Longershoremen's Union.
"In her capacity, the Grand Duchess has asked the Ducal Council to pass a formal resolution calling on the Institutional Party of Kalistan to make all elections non-partisan, in accord with the Single Party Act," said Mark Winters, a political scientists at the University of Suldanor. "Duchess Alvarez feels that the continued growth of the membership of the New Democrat Clubs across Kalistan represent a growing undercurrent of republicanism and therefore need to be strongly countered before they get out of control. Many analysts consider her concern to be overblown, as polls heading into 5741 show support for the Democrat faction to be in the low teens ahead of the 5742 general elections."
"Any democracy provides a demonstration effect," said the Grand Duchess in a speech before educators last month during Sulari Literacy Month. "We cannot teach kids that democracy itself, which undermines centralized Imperial authority as its mission, can or should succeed." The Ducal Council passed the nonbinding resolution directed at the Institutional Party, but the Chancellor of the Empire, Sir Johnathan Mickelson, said the Institutional Party will likely only take the matter under advisement. "We would like to avoid offering this faction, if they are truly as dangerous as Her Grace says they are, the opportunity to charge credibly that we are suppressing them. The only thing worst that a convincing argument is one offered by a martyr. What is more important is that their constituents feel respected and listened to, and that they too can see their own voice in the legislation passed in our National Assembly." The Grand Duchess said she plans to bring the matter up to the Emperor, to impress upon him the rising danger of creeping republicanism.
Kalistan reiterates its position on the South Anantonese
Kalistan has finally gotten around to comment on the ongoing discussions by Luthori concerning the formation of an Eastern Armada. "Our agreement concluded that Kalistan agrees with Luthori's right to defend its colony in Mordusia," said His Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Miguel Ontiveros this week. "That hasn't changed. Also, it has not changed that below 15 degrees South latitude, Kalistan doesn't have much interest in what happens . This line roughly corresponds with the southern Aldegarian border and the northern point of the Island of Meriath, and the northern coast of Yingdala. What happens below that Latitude is none of Kalistan's business."
The Foreign Minister said the Luthorian statement about building an Eastern Fleet specifically for Eastern Seleya seems to be a bit overblown and at the same time, quite confusing. "Luthori appears willing to commit to major naval procurement, even to the point of major deficit spending. Similarly to Egelion, we are never sure why they feel it is necessary. Luthori has no interests in Seleya north of Mordusia, and since Kalistan has security between the Schismatic and the shores of Keris fairly locked down, His Imperial Majesty cannot fathom why Luthori would drive itself into debt to build and then deploy a fleet to a sea which is already secure."
The Foreign Minister says there is nothing which precludes Kalistan to cooperate on security around the 15deg S line. "Its not clear from their statements what their goal is with procuring and then deploying an entire armada in their antipodes, unless their goal is to bankrupt their nation for no purpose. Luthori has projection abilities, for certain, as they demonstrated during the Schismatic Crisis. But global projection is extremely costly, and quite frankly, its simply horribly fiscally irresponsible to adopt for one's self the mantle of global superpower without having any real means to pay for it. So what would be better for Luthori, if their goal truely is to help Kalistan maintain security in the Anantonese is to perhaps cooperate with us on missions where we can work together."
According to the Foreign Minister, cooperation with Kalistan makes far more sense for Luthori than projecting brute force into its antipodes. "This makes far more sense, it is a position our Emperor wants Kalistan to be in, and it would certainly go to forward the goal of security, even in the strangely presumptuous claim that Luthori has a security mission in the Anantonese Ocean. We stand ready to cooperate with Luthori, as we are also ready to cooperate with Mordusia. We want to cooperate with Luthori. But of course we have our own security concerns as well which will have to be acknowledged. That's a small price to pay for eager cooperation on security for the Anantonese Ocean."
House Ananto announces 5th Child for Empress
Her Highness, Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld has announced that His Imperial Majesty Emperor William II Ananto and Her Highness, the Princess Consort Casey Ananto-Leigh are expecting their fifth child. "The Consort said this will likely be the couple's last child," said Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld. "As it stands now, they will see their last child off to National Service right about the time the Emperor is retiring. But both the Emperor and the Consort are happy to have the opportunity to welcome another Ananto to Terra."
According to the Princess, the new baby will be expected in late May or early June. "Its still quite early in the term," said Princess Jennifer. "The Consort is seeing her doctor regularly, just to make sure both mom and baby are doing well. According to my sister in law, all is proceeding well, and the Princelings are excited about the news that they will have yet another sibling." The Princess was also happy too: "So many kids means that one of them will eventually take my job when I get ready to retire."
The Royal Family is wintering in Athosia this year, and the Princess Consort is reportedly "taking it easy" but is an old hat at having kids and knows she can still do almost everything throughout most of her pregnancy. "No jet ski riding for her," said Princess Jennifer, "But she can still swim in the Anantonese, as well as hike and every other thing she loves to do at Playa de Paz. And there really is no better place for her to be this winter, where she is surrounded by clean air, can do yoga without the stress of spending the dreary winter in the capital, and can eat fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the House Garden and on the orchards." The Royal Family will be in Athosia until mid-March when they are expected to return to Kaliburg.
Her Grace, the Grand Duchess Maria Alvarez-Jarvis has formally launched a bid to counter the growth of the New Democrat Club in both the Duchy of Suldanor and in Kalistan in General. The Grand Duchess is His Imperial Majesty's formal representative to the Grand Duchy of Kalistan, and is the chairwoman of the Kalistani Ducal Council. The move comes as the New Democrats have had some modest success gaining endorsements from important Sulari Unions, including the Port Elga Dockworkers Association, who are affiliated with the National Longershoremen's Union.
"In her capacity, the Grand Duchess has asked the Ducal Council to pass a formal resolution calling on the Institutional Party of Kalistan to make all elections non-partisan, in accord with the Single Party Act," said Mark Winters, a political scientists at the University of Suldanor. "Duchess Alvarez feels that the continued growth of the membership of the New Democrat Clubs across Kalistan represent a growing undercurrent of republicanism and therefore need to be strongly countered before they get out of control. Many analysts consider her concern to be overblown, as polls heading into 5741 show support for the Democrat faction to be in the low teens ahead of the 5742 general elections."
"Any democracy provides a demonstration effect," said the Grand Duchess in a speech before educators last month during Sulari Literacy Month. "We cannot teach kids that democracy itself, which undermines centralized Imperial authority as its mission, can or should succeed." The Ducal Council passed the nonbinding resolution directed at the Institutional Party, but the Chancellor of the Empire, Sir Johnathan Mickelson, said the Institutional Party will likely only take the matter under advisement. "We would like to avoid offering this faction, if they are truly as dangerous as Her Grace says they are, the opportunity to charge credibly that we are suppressing them. The only thing worst that a convincing argument is one offered by a martyr. What is more important is that their constituents feel respected and listened to, and that they too can see their own voice in the legislation passed in our National Assembly." The Grand Duchess said she plans to bring the matter up to the Emperor, to impress upon him the rising danger of creeping republicanism.
Kalistan reiterates its position on the South Anantonese
Kalistan has finally gotten around to comment on the ongoing discussions by Luthori concerning the formation of an Eastern Armada. "Our agreement concluded that Kalistan agrees with Luthori's right to defend its colony in Mordusia," said His Imperial Majesty's Foreign Minister, Sir Miguel Ontiveros this week. "That hasn't changed. Also, it has not changed that below 15 degrees South latitude, Kalistan doesn't have much interest in what happens . This line roughly corresponds with the southern Aldegarian border and the northern point of the Island of Meriath, and the northern coast of Yingdala. What happens below that Latitude is none of Kalistan's business."
The Foreign Minister said the Luthorian statement about building an Eastern Fleet specifically for Eastern Seleya seems to be a bit overblown and at the same time, quite confusing. "Luthori appears willing to commit to major naval procurement, even to the point of major deficit spending. Similarly to Egelion, we are never sure why they feel it is necessary. Luthori has no interests in Seleya north of Mordusia, and since Kalistan has security between the Schismatic and the shores of Keris fairly locked down, His Imperial Majesty cannot fathom why Luthori would drive itself into debt to build and then deploy a fleet to a sea which is already secure."
The Foreign Minister says there is nothing which precludes Kalistan to cooperate on security around the 15deg S line. "Its not clear from their statements what their goal is with procuring and then deploying an entire armada in their antipodes, unless their goal is to bankrupt their nation for no purpose. Luthori has projection abilities, for certain, as they demonstrated during the Schismatic Crisis. But global projection is extremely costly, and quite frankly, its simply horribly fiscally irresponsible to adopt for one's self the mantle of global superpower without having any real means to pay for it. So what would be better for Luthori, if their goal truely is to help Kalistan maintain security in the Anantonese is to perhaps cooperate with us on missions where we can work together."
According to the Foreign Minister, cooperation with Kalistan makes far more sense for Luthori than projecting brute force into its antipodes. "This makes far more sense, it is a position our Emperor wants Kalistan to be in, and it would certainly go to forward the goal of security, even in the strangely presumptuous claim that Luthori has a security mission in the Anantonese Ocean. We stand ready to cooperate with Luthori, as we are also ready to cooperate with Mordusia. We want to cooperate with Luthori. But of course we have our own security concerns as well which will have to be acknowledged. That's a small price to pay for eager cooperation on security for the Anantonese Ocean."
House Ananto announces 5th Child for Empress
Her Highness, Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld has announced that His Imperial Majesty Emperor William II Ananto and Her Highness, the Princess Consort Casey Ananto-Leigh are expecting their fifth child. "The Consort said this will likely be the couple's last child," said Princess Jennifer Ananto-Rosenfeld. "As it stands now, they will see their last child off to National Service right about the time the Emperor is retiring. But both the Emperor and the Consort are happy to have the opportunity to welcome another Ananto to Terra."
According to the Princess, the new baby will be expected in late May or early June. "Its still quite early in the term," said Princess Jennifer. "The Consort is seeing her doctor regularly, just to make sure both mom and baby are doing well. According to my sister in law, all is proceeding well, and the Princelings are excited about the news that they will have yet another sibling." The Princess was also happy too: "So many kids means that one of them will eventually take my job when I get ready to retire."
The Royal Family is wintering in Athosia this year, and the Princess Consort is reportedly "taking it easy" but is an old hat at having kids and knows she can still do almost everything throughout most of her pregnancy. "No jet ski riding for her," said Princess Jennifer, "But she can still swim in the Anantonese, as well as hike and every other thing she loves to do at Playa de Paz. And there really is no better place for her to be this winter, where she is surrounded by clean air, can do yoga without the stress of spending the dreary winter in the capital, and can eat fresh fruits and vegetables grown in the House Garden and on the orchards." The Royal Family will be in Athosia until mid-March when they are expected to return to Kaliburg.
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