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Post by King George III on Mar 21, 2008 15:06:27 GMT 1
Article I: Abolition of the Slave Trade[/color] We of the United Kingdom hereby see fit to abolish the slave trade by British merchants. No slaves are to be bought or sold for means of trade within the Empire, nor are merchants that are subjects to the British crown legally allowed to trade human beings for means of slavery. We note that this is not making slavery illegal, but simply banning the trade of slaves.Article II: Road and Transport Act[/color] We hereby enact the Road Act 1800. In this, we shall pay a grand total of 50,000 Livre towards the construction of roads throughout the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. We hope to increase communications and efficiency, encourage the movement of population and of course, trade. Roads shall be under the ownership of government-controlled toll boothes. The tolls taken shall be used to repair the roads, and a small amount of the remainder shall be used to pay for maintenance and the pay of the toll operator. Article III: The Factory Act[/color] This Act regulates factory conditions, especially in regard to child workers in cotton and woollen mills. It is the culmination of a movement originating in the 1700s, where reformers had tried to push several acts through Parliament to improve the health of the workers and apprentices. The act has the following provisions: - Factory owners must obey the law, or face a fine of between £2-£5 for each account of breaking these laws.
- All factory rooms must be well ventilated and lime-washed twice a year.
- Children must be supplied with two complete outfits of clothing.
- The work hours of children must begin after 6 am, end before 9 pm, and not exceed 12 hours a day.
- Children must be instructed in reading, writing and arithmetic for the first four years of work.
- Male and Female children must be housed in different sleeping quarters.
- Children may not sleep more than two per bed.
- On Sundays children are to have an hour's instruction in the Christian Religion.
- Mill owners are also required to attend to any infectious diseases.
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Post by Friedrich Wilhelm III on Mar 22, 2008 1:30:29 GMT 1
Abolition of the Slave Trade
While appeasing many of those who support the "human rights" movement, some cry for abolition of slavery altogether, while of course the slave traders themselves are in outrage.
Reports of small scale rioting and assault upon blacks by angered citizens are not uncommon throughout the areas of the Empire where this practice was common.
Conversely, the blacks themselves of course adore the King for this decision - although still they wonder why he did not completely stop this injustice.
+0.5 Patriotism
-0.2 Rulership
-22,000 Income UK (Representing total loss across the Empire)
-4,000 Income Cape Colony
Road and Transport Act
This system of roads will be completed in 1801.
-50,000 Livre
The Factory Act
This makes many of the people campaigning for children's rights happy, but angers many mill owners and others who profited from this enterprise. It is common knowledge that at least a small percentage of mills simply dodge these rules, or pay off those enforcing them. These rules also slightly reduce the profit from the textiles industry.
-1,000 Income
+0.3 Patriotism
+0.2 Rulership
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Post by King George III on Mar 22, 2008 4:44:28 GMT 1
British Troop Positions Colonies:Antigua & Barbuda:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Antigua & Barbuda is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Australia:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Australia shall have the purpose of guarding the settlers, and of eventually expanding the colonies territory.The Bahamas:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of The Bahamas is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Barbados:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Barbados is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.British Honduras:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of British Honduras shall have the purpose of defending the territory from outside attack and any possible rebellion.The British Virgin Islands:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of The British Virgin Islands is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.The Cape Colony:
Light Infantry: 19,688
Heavy Infantry: 14,384
Cavalry: 15,862
Cannon: 60
The garrison of the Cape Colony shall have the prupose of defending the settlers and eventually epxanding the territories borders.Dominica:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Dominica is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Grenada:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Grenada is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Jamaica:
Light Infantry: 19,688
Heavy Infantry: 14,384
Cavalry: 15,862
Cannon: 60
The garrison of Jamaica is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Martinique:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Martinique is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Sierra Leone:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Sierra Leone has the purpose of defending the settlers. The possibility of later expansion is not ruled out.St.Lucia:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of St.Lucia is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.St.Vincent & The Grenadines:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of St.Vincent & The Grenadines is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.Trinidad:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Trinidad is to be part of a wider Caribbean force that shall work together in close contact in order to form a net of defense. More on this shall be detailed later*.
Protectorates:The British Guyana:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of The British Guyana has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats.The British Guyana:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of The British Guyana has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats.The Gambia:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of The Gambia has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats. Possibilities of expansion are not ruled out.Gibraltar:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Gibraltar has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats.Hanover:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Hanover is intended to defend the land from both external and itnernal threats.Malta:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Malta has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats. Possibilities of expansion are not ruled out.Minorca:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Minorca has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats.Padang:
Light Infantry: 9,844
Heavy Infantry: 7,192
Cavalry: 7,931
Cannon: 30
The garrison of Padang has the task of defending the population from both external and internal threats. The Possibility of expansion is not ruled out.
Dominions:All Dominions have their own armies, and shall be garrisoned by these
Home Guard & Active Force:Light Infantry: 157,504
Heavy Infantry: 115,072
Cavalry: 126,896
Cannon: 480
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Post by King George III on Mar 22, 2008 14:27:29 GMT 1
Article I: The Speenhamland System[/u][/color] We wish to set up the Speenhamland System as a national thing. It has been reported to help aid poor relief in areas where it has implemented by local parishes, and has become popular in Southern England already. We introduce this to combat the growing inflation in food (espcially bread) prices that have sinewed from the war with France. OOC: The Speenhamland was reported to effect population size within the UK, due to the fact that it pays by a families amount of children. Thomas Malthus blamed it for the rise in Britains pouplation of the period.Article II: Canals in Britain[/u][/color] We see the growing popularity of canals in our country, and indeed recognsie that we are in a 'Golden Age' for canal building. In this, we shall sbsudise Thomas Telford to build a series of canals linking Birmingham to Bristol, Liverpool, London and Hull. This puts Birmingham in the middle of a trade-ring, to be known as 'The Golden Cross'. And we hope it shall profit from it. We give Telford 40,000 Livre for this. OOC: This was also done historically (Roughly) . And by 'canals', I don't mean things like the Suez, I mean the little things you find all around Birmingham today, that are used for trade only.
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Post by Emperor Francis I on Mar 27, 2008 17:35:03 GMT 1
Speenhamland System
This costs the government 35,000 Livre to implement, however, more costs may be incurred in the future as employers might attempt to lower wages knowing that they will be subsidised by the government regardless. Your rulership rating increases by 0.5.
Canals in England
As the government only gives 40,000 Livre, Telford is only able to afford to link Birmingham with Liverpool and London. Provincial income for England increases by 5,000 Livre.
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Post by King George III on Apr 9, 2008 12:07:57 GMT 1
Note: The Former garrison of Hanover shall be re-garrisoned to Malta.
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Post by Emperor Francis I on Apr 10, 2008 14:56:04 GMT 1
Noted.
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Post by William Pitt (the Younger) on Apr 30, 2008 18:48:25 GMT 1
The Government of Great Britain:Firstly, motions of reform to the British Empire shall now stem from the Government of Great Britain, on behalf of the country and the King. We shall therefore continue the index established above: - The progress of the road and transport act.
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Post by William Pitt (the Younger) on Apr 30, 2008 18:50:15 GMT 1
The Road and Transport Act[/u]
Initialised in 1800 the act was to be completed by 1801 and the government wishes to look into any increase in income received from the improved trade across the country and ensure that the changes are in place.
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Post by Emperor Francis I on May 7, 2008 14:13:00 GMT 1
I think this is very cheeky, but, I'll do this anyway (especially as it isn't my responsibility).
Road and Transport Act
+7,000 Income in England
+4,000 Income in Scotland
+2,000 Income in Ireland
+2,000 Income in Wales
On a side note (and I mention this hear because this is where you are far more likely to read it), could you post your increases in one post in future?
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