PEI Game

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I agree with the Honourable Provost of Grenville that Reeve Lance's gross negligence in the administration of his Parish can no longer be ignored. The good citizens of Charlotte Parish deserve better. As Chancellor of Bedford, I offer to the citizens of Lot 34, should they be willing to join Bedford Parish, the same service, courtesy, and competent administration that the citizens of Lot 7 were offered by the Honourable Director of Halifax, and indeed the same as I offer my own citizens.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Despite my previous attempt to make the Assembly more equitable for each Parish being met with ridicule, I have not given up on this endeavour. It is imperative that each Parish and City have a equitable distribution of Assemblymen with regard to its population. To that end, I propose the following legislation:

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An increase in the membership of the Assembly to 127 members, to be apportioned among the various Parishes and Cities according to their population, as indicated by the latest censes figures. The apportionment is as follows:

Bedford Parish: 9 members
Charlotte Parish: 11 members
City of Charlottetown: 7 members
East Parish: 7 members
Edgmont Parish: 6 members
City of Georgetown: 2 members
Grenville Parish: 9 members
Halifax Parish: 7 members
Hillsborough Parish: 8 members
North Parish: 7 members
City of Princeton: 1 member
Richmond Parish: 13 members
St. Andrew Parish: 7 members
St. David Parish: 10 members
St. George Parish: 9 members
St. John Parish: 7 members
St. Patrick Parish: 7 members

The apportionment is based upon the sum totals of all Lots within a Parish. Lot 7 was counted as part of Halifax Parish. This legislation would leave the apportionment of each Parish's members among the lots the responsiblity of the Parish.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I don't think the Bishop would approve of what the deputy senator from Charlotte is smoking...

I warn that it would be a grave mistake for Charlotte Parish to surrender its status to the Mayor of Charlottetown. The conflict between urban and rural interests makes it much more prudent that rural areas be represented in the Senate by a rural Parish. I will wholeheartedly oppose any attempt by Charlottetown to annex Charlotte Parish.

The best way to resolve this issue would be to either split Charlotte Parish amongst its rural neighbours, or to strip Reeve Lance of his title and appoint a new Reeve, who will actually take the trouble to represent his people in the Senate.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Bedford Bay

After an exhaustive search of the north shore, reports are the the only location within the Parish that is suitable for a wharf on the north shore is in Lot 37, east of the Sand Bars.

Bugger. I suppose that means that ships would be unable to enter the northern seas?

I will be visiting the "rural" areas of Lots 35 and 36, specifically the southern part of Lot 35 and the northern part of Lot 36, with the intent to address the specific concerns of citizens of these Lots. I suggest to these citizens a possible adjustment of the boundaries of these Lots, with Lot 35 consisting of the area north of the Hillsborough River and Lot 36 consisting of the area south of the river. If I am met with a positive response, I propose these adjustments to the Senate.

You can build a wharf on the northern seas, but only at the point noted.

Members of both lots think a re-adjustment would be a good idea, and wish for you to give the "go ahead"

My biggest concern is that the sandbars would impede the flow of naval traffic, making (for instance) a ferry service impractical or even impossible.


I propose the following legislation in the Senate:

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A readjustment of the boundaries of Lots 35 and 36.

The boundaries of Lot 35 shall be readjusted as follows: Bedford Bay and the northern seas on the north, the Lot 34 border on the west, the Hillsborough River on the South, and the Lot 37 border on the east.

The boundaries of Lot 36 shall be readjusted as follows: The Hillsborough River on the north, the Lot 48 border on the west and south, and the Lot 37 border on the east.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I have no desire to "seize" any territory, sir, and only seek the best interests of the Charlotte's citizens. Why not let them decide what they want, rather than making grandiose self-interested assumptions while planning to chop their parish into bits? If there was still somehow any doubt which of us Senators keeps the welfare of the people of Charlotte Parish at heart, it is now gone. I stand firmly beside the people of Charlotte, both town and parish, against your would-be imperialism.

This hypocrisy is coming from the same man who has already attempted to gain for himself a second vote in the Senate by usurping the authority delegated to the Reeve of Charlotte Parish! The city of Charlottetown and the Parish of Charlotte are very different places with very different interests. I reassert my opinion that the administrator of an urban area cannot adequately represent the interests of a rural area- to do so would be a disservice to the people of both Charlotte Parish and Charlottetown.

I move that Reeve Lance be expelled from the Senate on the grounds of negligence, and that a replacement be appointed as soon as practicable. I further move that the administrator of a City or Parish be required to reside in that City or Parish, and that a person cannot be an administrator of more than one City and/or Parish simultaneously.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I withdraw my motion in the Senate to readjust the boundaries of Lots 35 and 36, and decree that the same be done in my official capacity as Chancellor.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

My plan was suggested to allow the people of Charlotte proper representation in the Senate. I noted my availability for the position simply because I only trust myself among us to share their concerns; distant parishes are presumably apathetic, the Senator from Hillsborough has been acting as a madman, and Charlotte's other two neighbors have already made explicit imperialistic claims.

You are fooling no one. You claim to have Charlotte's best interests at heart, yet it never occurred to you to allow a native of Charlotte the Senate post, or its own Deputy Senator? Your actions were a blatant attempt to seize further power in the Senate!

I have made no imperialistic claims. I merely asserted my opinion that, should Charlotte Parish's government be dissolved, a division of its territory among its neighbours would be the best solution. This would allow the citizens of Charlotte Parish representation in the Senate without allowing any one Parish or City to become too large. I have since reversed that opinion, and I now feel that Charlotte Parish would be best served by one of its own.

I can indeed properly manage a rural area. In fact, even if you don't trust my own judgement, note my proposal for the honorable Reeve to retain his administrative powers. There are thus only four differences that a union would mean for the people of Charlotte: more development thanks to an increased governmental budget, a stronger economy due to closer ties with my city, a strong voice in the Senate from my advocacy, and the increased prestige that comes from being politically joined to the national capital. While I mean no offense to you and believe you are an honorable gentleman sir, your argument here is wholly spurious.

What exactly would be the Reeve's responsibilities under your plan? To act as a puppet? Who would hold the real power in Charlotte Parish?

Who would receive these alleged benefits, the people of Charlotte, or the people of Charlottetown? I can think of two valid reasons why you may not be up to the task of managing a union of Charlottetown and Charlotte Parish.

1. The conflict between urban interests and rural interests. As you are a competent Mayor, you may be able to manage one or the other, but it would be a great deal more difficult to deal with both simultaneously. And as you are unaccustomed to rural governance, I have grave concerns that you would be able to handle the latter at all.

2. The size of the union.  A union between Charlottetown and Charlotte Parish would have the largest population of any Parish on the island, by a significant amount. Combined with point 1, that would make your job much more demanding. I rather think you would be biting off far more than you can chew, so to speak. I must state again that you have no experience governing rural areas, and over 60% of the population of the union would be rural.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I withdraw my motion in the Senate to readjust the boundaries of Lots 35 and 36, and decree that the same be done in my official capacity as Chancellor.

This is done

Any chance of this being reflected on the map?

I also insist that Pownal Station be placed on the map, as a reminder that Pownal is connected to the rail system.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Despite my previous attempt to make the Assembly more equitable for each Parish being met with ridicule, I have not given up on this endeavour. It is imperative that each Parish and City have a equitable distribution of Assemblymen with regard to its population. To that end, I propose the following legislation:

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I support, and would vote for, this distribution.

Also, note that the assembly recently suggested this to our esteemed body:

2 - The assembly proposes to fund 50% of all wharfs, rail lines, and such improvements, and wishes to seek senate approval.

With a lack of specific Senate guidelines, I hereby suggest we vote on these two proposals. For simplicity's sake I shall manage this vote. One may assume that a majority vote is sufficient to pass any proposals that do not deprive a parish of money or property (I believe some form of supermajority would be necessary in such a case to prevent abuse of specific regions through the Senate. I do believe a written set of guidelines will be required, however).

Therefore, let us vote!


Apportionment Proposal: Aye
Commerce and Transport Proposal: Aye

During our heated debate, I missed this post.

Apportionment Proposal: Aye

Commerce and Transport Proposal: I propose an amendment clause preventing the National Government from staking any claim to tolls or levies imposed by the Parishes beyond their existing right to 1/3 of Parish income.

I also suggest a vote on the Mayor of Charlottetown's proposal for a fixed exchange rate.

1. To prevent ambiguity in our economy, that the currency exchange be specifically defined by the national government, at a rate of $100 to £1, £33 to €1, and $3300 to €1.

Fixed Exchange Rate Proposal: Aye

(This edit corrects that the national government is entitled to 1/3 of Parish income, not 10%)

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The situation in Edgmont is much akin to the situation in Charlotte. I would be a hypocrite if I did not advocate a similar course of action in Edgmont to the one I advocate for Charlotte. To that end, I move that Captain Jane be stripped of her title and expelled from the Senate, and that a replacement be appointed as soon as is practicable.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The situation in Edgmont is much akin to the situation in Charlotte. I would be a hypocrite if I did not advocate a similar course of action in Edgmont to the one I advocate for Charlotte. To that end, I move that Captain Jane be stripped of her title and expelled from the Senate, and that a replacement be appointed as soon as is practicable.

She practically resigned already.

That is true, but she technically must still be expelled before her replacement can be appointed.

(Incidentally, how are the adminstrators of the Parishes chosen? Are they elected? Appointed? By whom? And for how long?)

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

What day is it? I'd like to have some sense of how much time has elapsed.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Who conducted the opinion poll?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I am deeply concerned about the situation in Princeton. The Commander has not appointed a Deputy Senator, nor an Assemblyman, and now guards have turned away newspaper reporters at the city gates. I propose that we appoint a representative of the national government to investigate the condition of the city.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

In light of the opinion polling conducted, the Provost feels that the Reeve of Charlotte, having clearly won over the vast majority of his citizens, ought to remain as his parish's leader. The Provost wishes to point out, however, that polling results may have varied among the lots and it is not clear whether the voters' disapproval is concentrated in one lot or spread evenly throughout the parish. The Provost inquires as to the existence of more in-depth polling results.

The Provost joins the Chancellor of Bedford in expressing his concern as to the state of governance in Princeton. Commander Rupert should be contacted forthwith and permitted to explain the peculiar state of his town.

The Provost believes that, in the interest of intra-island trade, the national and parish governments should endeavour to connect all towns on the island without reliable roads to their parish capitals. He therefore proposes the following:

Roads shall be constructed to connect all towns currently reliant upon poor-quality paths and tracks to the nearest town with a highway of sufficient quality for commerce and general transportation, at a cost shared equally by the Parishes in which the roads shall be constructed and the provincial government.

If the citizens of Charlotte are content without an equal voice in the Senate, then I no longer call for Reeve Lance's removal. I share the Provost's concerns about whether dissatifaction is concentrated in one spot or spread evenly around the parish, and his call for more in-depth results. To that end, I propose to the Honourable Provost that his Parish and mine jointly fund an independent committee to conduct such polling in the individual Lots, particularly Lots 24 and 34. I stress that such a committee would be independent, and not acting on behalf of any government.

With regard to the Provost's road construction proposal, I propose that good roads be built to all towns, not only those with poor roads leading to them. It is ridiculous that towns the size of Cavendish and Rustico have no roads leading to them at all.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

As the tensions between Bedford and Hillsborough seem to have eased, the Chancellor rescinds the order regarding militia placement. Militiamen stationed in the cities of Rosebank, Tracadie, and Mount Stewart are free to return to their homes. However, 10 horses and 1 boat will continue to be reserved for militia use.

The decree regarding Bedford's fisherman and sailing vessels being prohibited from entering the territorial waters of Hillsborough Parish remains in effect.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

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What could I get for 30$?

How about a smaller not so awe-inspiring, with one short tower and a leaking roof cathedral? Our lord teach us that less is more after all.

Considering that a house costs £10-15, I think $30 would get you something like this:



It is ill-fitting that our esteemed Bishop must conduct his services in an inadequate church. I propose that, as good Christians, we donate money to the church for the purposes of building a proper Cathedral in the city of Kensington. I propose that the national government contribute €1, one-third of the cost. By my calculations, if each Parish and City were willing to contribute £4, that would cover the entire cost of the Cathedral. On behalf of the good Christians of Bedford Parish, I will be the first to donate £4.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I am deeply concerned about the situation in Princeton. The Commander has not appointed a Deputy Senator, nor an Assemblyman, and now guards have turned away newspaper reporters at the city gates. I propose that we appoint a representative of the national government to investigate the condition of the city.

After some deliberation, I would like to nominate His Grace the Bishop of St. David for this task,
for the following reasons:

1. Of all Senators, he is the closest one to Princeton geographically, and thus would be the least inconvenienced.

2. If the city guards are indeed good Christians, they would not dare to turn away God's representative. This status may also gain him entry to places where others would be denied.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

The Senate, as an intentionally more prestigious body versus the Assembly, should only consist of the rightful leaders of the parishes. We have two interconnected tasks: to govern our own parish and represent it in the Senate. A Deputy's intended job is to take over the role of the Parish leader when he leaves office.

And since the Reeve of Charlotte has vacated the office of Senator, then it stands to reason that the Deputy should assume that office, not any other person, and certainly not one who is not a resident of Charlotte Parish himself.

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I most certainly do deny any suspicious intent! My only concern was that the parishioners of Charlotte were represented by a competent government not only at the parish level, but at the national level as well. You cannot deny that Reeve Lance has abandoned the latter duty.

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This only stands to reinforce my point. As you would begin to focus more money and effort into maintance of the rural region, you would also begin to neglect the needs of Charlottetown residents.

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While the situation in Charlotte is not as severe as the situation in Edgmont, there are definite similarities in that the Parish Administrator has neglected at least part of his or her duties.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I would be honoured to take the assignment for the good of all Christians in Princeton. Unless the King objects I shall make the arrangements to make the journay to town as soon as the conditions allow it. I will be needing a personal guard of five to assist and protect me on my way to Princeton and if the king apporves this mission.  

  

As Chancellor of Bedford Parish, I offer to Your Grace the temporary services of two of my most competent militiamen- James Ruston of Rosebank, and Henry Jacobs of Mount Stewart. I know both of these men personally, and I can attest to their competence in discretion, valour, and combat ability.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

I propose that representatives of the national government be sent across the southern strait to explore the lands to the south, and make contact with residents there.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

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Militiamen in Bedford wonder if they are going to get paid? The militia is a volunteer service but the Chancellor has been using them as a standing army. They uurge the chancellor to create a standing army so that they can be paid.

As the tensions between Bedford and Hillsborough seem to have eased, the Chancellor rescinds the order regarding militia placement. Militiamen stationed in the cities of Rosebank, Tracadie, and Mount Stewart are free to return to their homes. However, 10 horses and 1 boat will continue to be reserved for militia use.

The decree regarding Bedford's fisherman and sailing vessels being prohibited from entering the territorial waters of Hillsborough Parish remains in effect.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

In particular this is in response to your requests for a naval expedition.

The Chancellor is willing to pay those who take part in active duty for an extended period, but wishes to refrain from creating a standing army, as he does not wish to appear belligerent. The Bedford Parish Militia remains primarily a volunteer service.

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Note - A government may convert between currencies at any time they wish, they just need to contact a merchant who will give them his prices.

I take it that the fixed currency legislation failed in the Senate?

[Vazdul (Formerly Chairman of the Communist Party of Ontario)]

Note - A government may convert between currencies at any time they wish, they just need to contact a merchant who will give them his prices.

I take it that the fixed currency legislation failed in the Senate?

When inflation took hold, many senators lost interest.

And what of the other proposals (Reapportionment of the Assembly, and Omnibus Transportation Act)?