A Rather Unlucky Day

The state of TIAH

April 13th, 2007

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in 1891, the Farmers Council in Topeka informs former President Grover Cleveland that they cannot agree to his request that they surrender control of Kansas back to the former government. “This is the worst possible decision you could make,” Cleveland tells them. “We disagree,” Jerry 'Sockless' Simpson tells him. They issue a call for all able-bodied men of the state to stand ready to defend their homes against “the unjust attack by the false president, Benjamin Harrison.”

in 1998, Central European Imperial spies are brought to England and placed at the command of Prime Minister Oliver Pembroke. The Illuminati in Switzerland rejoice at this first move in suborning the legitimate government of England – after centuries of trying, they feel that they finally have the British right where they want them. Merl Myrddin, Arthur Pendrake's chief advisor and a former Illuminati himself, finds out about the British government's unexpected help and tells Arthur that this must become public knowledge quickly. He prepares the evidence he has and they arrange for a rally the next day.

Marten Von Bure..	In 1838 8th President of the United States Martin Van Buren convened an emergency meeting in the White House. Van Buren summoned all of his administrative experience from his previous appointments as 10th United States Secretary of State & 8th Vice President of the United States to put over his point with the maximum gravitas. ..
.. 'Gentleman, speaking from my many years in office ' he began ' I can tell you with complete candour that unless we act now, we face the prospect of a civil war right here in the United States. Secessionist pressures in the Southern States are threatening to dissolve the Union. And the rallying point will be this unconscionable extermination of the red Indian!'. Gasps of dismay were heard from prominent members of his cabinet. 'Yes its true!' said Van Buren slamming his fist against the table dramatically.
~ entry by Steve Payne from counter history in context - you're the judge!

In 1972 the Universal Postal Union decided to recognize the Republic of China as the only legitimate Chinese representative. This effectively expelled the People's Republic of China administering Taiwan and was vigorously protested by the exiled leaders on the island, including Mao Tse-tung and Chou Enlai. From Beijing, ..	Chiang Kai-shek
.. Chiang Kai-shek welcomed the decision; after the Kuomintang had defeated the Community insurgency, it was ridiculous for global institutions to maintain a two Chinas policy.
~ entry by Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

Titanic rudder ..	In 1912 owners of the near-bankrupt White Star Line braced themselves for the sinking of their 'unsinkable' flagship in three days time. However, the owners could not afford to let their pride get in the way because White Star Line was teetering on the verge of bankruptcy The owners were executing an insurance job they had ..
.. played out many times before, RMS Tayleur in 1854, RMS Atlantic in 1873, SS Naronic in 1893 and most recently RMS Republic in 1909. Trouble was that the cost-cutting had gone too far, the ship did not carry enough lifeboats for all her passengers and crew. The owners had dispatched a ship to the site of the collision beforehand with 3000 blankets on board for the survivors, they could only pray it arrived in good time.
~ entry by Steve Payne from counter history in context - you're the judge!

In 1987 Portugal and the Republic of China signed an agreement in which the lease on Macau was extended a further 100 years to 2099. Chiang Ching-kuo, President of the Republic of China was keen to maintain European sponsorship of the Kuomintang Government in Beijing, and was prepared to pay the price by allowing the Imperialists ..	Chiang Ching-ku..
.. to keep both Macau and Hong Kong – for now.
~ entry by Steve Payne from Counter History in Context - You're the Judge!

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