The South was so solidly Democratic in this era that it was virtually a one-party region. At this point the Republicans were still solidly the Party of Lincoln.
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Matt, sorry, You're right, I'm wrong.
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Teddy was also fairly popular already, despite not being elected President. In the Congressional elections of 1902 the Republicans made modest gains in the House, and retained a substantial majority of the Senate.
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Yes, I know this, and I know that his opponent's strategy was wrong.
If I'm not mistaken, it was considered "What would have happened if it were not for Teddy .."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Also_Ran
But unpopular war sharply affects voters
Matt, if it did successfully II Russian squadron in 1905, then why should this complicate the Japanese?
for example
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Вторая_Тихоокеанская_эскадра
"March 3, 1905 squadron withdrew from Nossi-Be and through the Indian Ocean headed to the shores of French Indochina. During the entire transition, coalloadings (8, 10, 15, 16, 21 and 30 March) were made at sea with the help of boats"
and the distance from Taipei to Manila is 630 nautical miles ( with maneuvers less than 1000)
Distance To Nagasaki From Honolulu is: 3856.52 nautical miles, from SF to Honolulu 2082 nm.
Matt, the British can do nothing, observing neutrality and trading with both sides. It will be beneficial to Japan. They can have friendly neutrality - by providing loans for the purchase of weapons and ships from other countries. They can give a very friendly neutrality by giving the possibility of finding Japanese ships in territorial waters.
Any of these opportunities is a diplomatic trade between Britain and the US. What can in 1903 offer Britain in exchange for strict neutrality?
And in 1903, if Japan and Germany are against Russia, Britain will be happy.
Perhaps may be this is not very well known, but Russian historians believe that if it were not for Britain's support, Japan would not be able to declare war on Russia.
Therefore, your argument is not clear, and you use the post-knowledge that there will be a global war, and Britain, in alliance with Russia, will fight against Germany.
Matt, like any trade, diplomatic trade, it's art to buy cheaper, and sell expensive.
Why not get the advantage of Britain, due to the successes of Japan?
And to offer their services as an intermediary in the peace negotiations?
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Matt, sorry, You're right, I'm wrong.
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Teddy was also fairly popular already, despite not being elected President. In the Congressional elections of 1902 the Republicans made modest gains in the House, and retained a substantial majority of the Senate.
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Yes, I know this, and I know that his opponent's strategy was wrong.
If I'm not mistaken, it was considered "What would have happened if it were not for Teddy .."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/They_Also_Ran
But unpopular war sharply affects voters
How would they get there? What coaling stations do the Japanese control in 1903? What are operational ranges of their warships? They may have to rely on foreign powers for their coaling, possibly Germany. As the Japanese are formally allied with the British, the Germans probably would be reluctant to support them.
Matt, if it did successfully II Russian squadron in 1905, then why should this complicate the Japanese?
for example
https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/Вторая_Тихоокеанская_эскадра
"March 3, 1905 squadron withdrew from Nossi-Be and through the Indian Ocean headed to the shores of French Indochina. During the entire transition, coalloadings (8, 10, 15, 16, 21 and 30 March) were made at sea with the help of boats"
and the distance from Taipei to Manila is 630 nautical miles ( with maneuvers less than 1000)
Distance To Nagasaki From Honolulu is: 3856.52 nautical miles, from SF to Honolulu 2082 nm.
This is an interesting but absolute Geo-political mess. The British would have to weigh who they would value as a potential ally- the United States or Japan. I think the Anglo-Japan Treaty will prevent the Germans from supporting the Japanese initially with coaling stations for an attack on Hawaii, but I honestly believe the British will prefer to curry favor with the US. If the British refuse to weigh in against the Americans the Japanese may tilt toward Germany in an Anti-Russian alliance.
Matt, the British can do nothing, observing neutrality and trading with both sides. It will be beneficial to Japan. They can have friendly neutrality - by providing loans for the purchase of weapons and ships from other countries. They can give a very friendly neutrality by giving the possibility of finding Japanese ships in territorial waters.
Any of these opportunities is a diplomatic trade between Britain and the US. What can in 1903 offer Britain in exchange for strict neutrality?
And in 1903, if Japan and Germany are against Russia, Britain will be happy.
Perhaps may be this is not very well known, but Russian historians believe that if it were not for Britain's support, Japan would not be able to declare war on Russia.
Therefore, your argument is not clear, and you use the post-knowledge that there will be a global war, and Britain, in alliance with Russia, will fight against Germany.
On the Monroe Doctrine- the whole thing was enforced with the unofficial agreement with the United States. They were instrumental in there even being a Monroe Doctrine. The friction between the US and the UK over Venezuela is just that, a little disagreement over particulars. The outstanding issues from the First Venezuelan Crisis and the Alaskan border were settled in arbitration. Not exactly a signal that two countries are in deep logger heads. Indeed the British policy towards the US at this time was one of cultivation. The two were extensive trading partners, they largely cooperated over China policy, the US was showing signs of its future staggering potential, and they had (if needed) a dagger pointed at the throat of a major British Dominion.
Matt, like any trade, diplomatic trade, it's art to buy cheaper, and sell expensive.
Why not get the advantage of Britain, due to the successes of Japan?
And to offer their services as an intermediary in the peace negotiations?