Chapter 21
Radical Liberal Convention
Insurgents
Capture Idaho, read the Washington Post Headline. The eyes of the Governor
of New York skimmed the paper. “Ha! Insurgents? Is that the label they are
giving to California?” Reed Frost said aloud to himself. “I guess it does make
sense. The South still identifies with that rebel mentality, so they wouldn’t
want to give California the rebel mantra. But insurgents? Really? I don’t think
I’ve heard that term since the early years of the 2000’s.” The New Yorker kept
reading.
“The US government officially
concedes that Idaho is now under the control of the California insurgency. Top
generals operating in the West did not wish to confirm the loss after reports
first came out of Sacramento, but were forced to do so today after more and
more information was leaked to the media and citizens back home. ‘This is a sad
day for the State of Idaho’ said Idaho US Senator Greg Wash. ‘Idaho is now
under the control of the insurrection. I continue to vow to fight for the
return of Idaho to the US. I will continue to be the voice of the Idaho people
here in Washington. We have not forgotten you. Our hearts and prayers are with
the citizens and families of Idaho.’”
Governor Frost put his paper down
and turned to his computer. There he pulled up the website for the Sacramento
Bee which has a headline that read, Idaho Under Military Rule. He clicked on
the headline and read the article. “President Stanton has released a formal
statement after the conquest of Idaho. ‘Today, the US has conceded that we,
California, have control over Idaho. Work is currently underway for
establishing a government for the Idaho occupied territory. The Assembly will
discuss and decide the future of the territory in accordance with the Constitution.
I am here today though to announce that temporarily, the Occupied Territory of
Idaho will be under military rule and martial law. The military will serve has
the temporary state-level government of the territory. I have named General
Torrance Grant of the Washington Army to serve as the Protector-General of the
territory. He will oversee the governance of Idaho alongside his military
council. The council will be composed of his own appointees which will then be
confirmed by the Council of Governors. This is the first day and first step for
Idaho towards their liberation. Thank you and God Bless California.’ The
President did not answer questions after the statement and General Grant could
not be reached by reporters. Many are wondering how military rule will affect
the progress…”
“Wow! Military rule? Martial law? I
knew that Stanton was firm in his beliefs, but I never thought he would go that
far. I wasn’t sure about how hardline he was. But I guess this is one way to
make a statement about not being a pushover. If the US wants a fight, Stanton
is the man to give him one.”
“Excuse me sir. You have a call.”
His secretary told him over an intercom.
“Thank you Donna.” The Governor
picked up the phone. “Hello?”
“Mr. Governor, this is Sean
Hastings, California Ambassador to Canada.”
“Hello Mr. Hastings.”
“Is the line secure?”
“Of course. Had it double checked
when your state chose to seceded. You guys caused quite a scare over here in
the East.”
“I have no doubt about it. I have
been able to see much of it from our new offices here in Ottawa.”
“I imagine that you have not just
called to exchange pleasantries.”
“You would be right. I wanted to
talk to you about a situation that might interest both of our parties.”
“I’m listening.”
…
“Yes I’m well aware of that.”
…
“I would imagine so.”
…
“You want to do what?”
…
“That is nuts. I don’t think I can
use my party to cause a smokescreen for you and yours.”
…
“I see. Yes that has been a
discussion point.”
…
“Yes. I will confirm that rumor. It
will be discussed formally soon.”
…
“While I don’t agree with how you
are handling it, I do agree with the concept. Next week I will back your plan.
It will begin at the Radical Liberal Convention.
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