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| German Empire | Jan 6 2012, 08:31 AM Post #1 |
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German Colonial Empire German East Africa: Military: 3,200 Schutztruppe devided into 16 companies and stationed throughout the region. 8,500 native soldiers. German South-West Africa: Military: 4,000 Schutztruppe devided into 40 companies and stationed throughout the region. Togoland: Military: 600 Schutztruppe devided into 6 companies stationed throughout the region. 600 native soldiers. Kamerun: Military: 1,000 Schutztruppe devided into 10 companies stationed throughout the region. 3,000 native soldiers. Tsingtao: Military: 600 Schutztruppe devided into 6 companies stationed throughout the region. 3,500 native soldiers. New Guinea: Military: 1,000 Schutztruppe devided into 10 companies stationed throughout the region. 3,000 native soldiers. Edited by German Empire, Dec 17 2012, 10:20 PM.
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| German Empire | Jan 16 2012, 06:54 AM Post #2 |
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January 1900: The garrison of Tsingtao has been put on alert after the news that the Chinese government will no longer suppress the Boxer movement. No serious problems are expected at the moment, however, considering the unpredictable nature of the Boxer movement the precaution seems necessary.
Edited by German Empire, Jan 16 2012, 06:54 AM.
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| German Empire | May 16 2012, 11:30 AM Post #3 |
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March 1901: A study is being made of Dar-Es-Salaam Harbour and its environs to consider an expansion which would allow it to handle and repair major naval vessels. |
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| German Empire | May 18 2012, 02:44 PM Post #4 |
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May 1901: A Naval base will be constructed near Dar-Es-Salaam harbour. Construction will commence forthwith. It will consist of basic facilities to repair and re-coal ships, together with a shore battery. The Colonial Office has written out a competition for entrepreneurs in German East Africa. Three hundred 25,000 Mark grants are available for those who come up with the best business plans. The competition is open for everyone. It will be held in September annualy. Edited by German Empire, May 18 2012, 02:45 PM.
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| German Empire | May 28 2012, 06:44 AM Post #5 |
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December 1901: "The Model City Project" which has been in effect in TsingTao for a long time might be spread to the city of Dar-Es-Salaam. TsingTao boasts modern housing, street lighting, sewage systems, electrification and clean drinking water besides plenty of schools. Consequently the city has been experiencing a flurry of economic growth. The extension of this project to Dar-Es-Salaam would coincide with the Naval base which is being built there, and will help to stimulate the development of one of Germanys premier colonies. Protestant and Catholic missionaries have expressed their willingness to construct schools and German businessmen are already competing with each other for the rights to construct a railroad that would link TsingTao to the hinterland of German East Africa. It is also hoped that a modern city, on the coast of East Africa which could rival Dakar in splendour would attract more German settlers to the area. In addition the number of Schutztruppe are to be doubled. Edited by German Empire, May 28 2012, 06:45 AM.
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| German Empire | Jun 10 2012, 11:32 AM Post #6 |
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December 1902: The construction of the Dar-Es Salaam naval fasilities are proceeding at pace and are predicted to be finished next year. The first batch of buisinesses has sprung up from the Competition for Entrepreneurs in German East Africa. One firm has started a shipping maitenance station close to the Imperial Navy Dock while most others have focused on import-export firms. Following the failure of the Persian-Ottoman railroad deal the investors have switched the plans from the Middle-East to German East Africa. The same companies are now lobbying the government to provide some subsidies and rights for the construction of a Central Line running from Dar-Es-Salaam to Kigoma. They hope that the line though not profitable immediatly will attract German settlers to the fertile Tabora region. While the government plans for the development of Dar-Es-Salaam will increase trade between Lake Tangayika and the coast. |
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| German Empire | Jun 18 2012, 05:55 AM Post #7 |
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June 1903: The German companies lobbying for the rights to construct the central line through German East Africa have recieved the go ahead from the Colonial Administration. It is expected that the construction will take nine years to complete. |
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| German Empire | Jun 25 2012, 07:30 PM Post #8 |
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January 1904: The full garrison of South West Africa, numbering 1,200 Schutztruppe have been put on highest alert. In addition, Seabattalion I & II have stationed in Germany have are preparing to embark to South West Africa, Seabattelion V and 1600 Schutztruppe, stationed at Dar-Es-Salaam shall also depart forthwith. Further re-inforcements are being prepared in Germany and shall set sail in one month. |
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| German Empire | Jul 4 2012, 02:23 PM Post #9 |
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August 1904: Following the defeat of the Herero and Namaqua and their dash to the British boarder rest has mostly returned to German South West Africa. The uprising, clearly not spontaneous has led many to doubt the way German colonies are governed. As such it has been proposed that the Colonial office should review its policies. The Herero and Namaqua leaders have been invited to discuss the term of their surrender to the German colonial government. Leutwein, the Colonial administrator of the colony insisted in a public speech that: "German South-West Africa needs the Herero and Namaqua, both their skills as cattle breeders and guides through the nation are unrivalled." However he went on to stress the importance of such a revolt never happening again: "German military power has been amply proven for the second time in South West Africa, and I sincerely hope never to have to use it again. Any treaty concluded between the native population of South West Africa and its German population would guarantee the safety to both, securing peace in our great colony." He concluded that "If a satisfactory outcome is reached we shall give an amnesty to those who took up arms against the colonial government, however if no delegation speaking for the Herero and Namaqua peoples has arrived in Windhoek by January 31st those people shall be fully considered as belonging to Germany and shall lose all tribal and traditional rights to land and religion." Edited by German Empire, Jul 4 2012, 02:24 PM.
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| German Empire | Aug 13 2012, 04:04 PM Post #10 |
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January 1907: Several sections of the Centre railroad of Tanganyika have been complete and put into service. The going has generally been hard, but after three and a half years of continuous work significant progress has been made. In addition the German Naval base at Dar-Es Salaam has been finished and several small ships are expected to be laid down there soon. It is hoped that this shall provide a significant stimulus to the local economy. |
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| German Empire | Sep 7 2012, 05:46 AM Post #11 |
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January 1908: The Imperial shipyard of Dar-Es-Salaam will construct four large destroyers for the Imperial German Navy. These shall be armed in the following manner: 1x4.1" 3x 88mm 2x21" torpedo tubes 27knts |
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| German Empire | Sep 21 2012, 12:18 PM Post #12 |
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May 1909: The Centre Line in German East Africa is almost complete, with an estimated one and a half years of construction left to be completed. The destroyers which are being build in Dar Es Salaam are taking longer than expected. Severe difficulty has been experienced with local African labour and several components had to be shipped all the way from mainland Germany, such as the engines of the ships. However as the intention is for Das Es Salaam to become a hinge pin in the German Colonial Empire it has been decided that construction shall continue. It is hoped that the problems experienced in the Navy Shipyard so far are starting problems which shall be overcome in time. Several German shipping companies have also expressed interest in providing a service from Danzig to Dar Es Salaam by way of the Suez Canal. |
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| German Empire | Oct 28 2012, 05:21 PM Post #13 |
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November 1911: Merck and Bayer have announced they will be each opening plants in Tsingtao to produce medications and chemicals to serve East Asia and China specifically. Demand is certain to be high with the current state of civil war. Initial production is hoped to begin in the end of 1912 before additional floor space and production lines are added. Additional German soldiers are to be moved here to protect investments and German citizens from rising violence in China. |
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| German Empire | Nov 1 2012, 03:23 PM Post #14 |
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March, 1912: Heinrich Emmel has begun a tour of German colonies to write reports and recommendations to the Reichstag and the Reichskolonialamt (Colonial Office). Berlin continues efforts to develop her colonies, of which Kiautschou Bay is China has become a particular gem and the starting point for Emmel's writings. Kiautschou Bay "The concession of Kiautschou Bay consists of nearly 90,000 inhabitants and is a model for colonial efforts everywhere. Interestingly it is under the administration of the German Naval Office rather than the Colonial Office due to its maritime importance, nevertheless it has impressive administration. A lavish governor's hall almost 7,500 sq. m. in size dominates the top of the ridge. Kiautschou indeed was transformed into a modern realm with Germany investing upwards of $100 million. The impoverished fishing village of Tsingtao was laid out with wide streets, solid housing areas, government buildings, electrification throughout, a sewer system and a safe drinking water supply, a rarity in large parts of Asia. The area has the highest schools density and highest per capita student enrollment in all of China, with primary, secondary and vocational schools funded by the Berlin treasury and Protestant and Roman Catholic missions. With the expansion of economic activity and public works, German banks have opened branch offices, the Deutsch-Asiatische Bank being the most prominent. The completion of the Shantung Railroad in 1910 provides a connection to the Trans-Siberian Railway and thus allows travel by train from Tsingtao to Berlin. With the Chinese revolution, many wealthy Chinese and politically connected ex-officials have settled in the colony because of the safe and orderly environment it provides. Sun Yat-sen visited the Tsingtao area and stated, “... I am impressed. The city is a true model for China’s future.” The Tsingtao Brewery has begun large scale capture of domestic beer sales in China and is just one of over 300 German firms operating in China. The port at Tsingtao is vital to these economic operations and a major reason Germany is second only to the British in trade with the Qing." -Heinrich Emmel |
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| German Empire | Nov 1 2012, 03:43 PM Post #15 |
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April, 1912: Heinrich Emmel has arrived from China to tour the German colony of Samoa. He had mostly positive things to say as it proved to be another fruitful colony for the Empire. German Samoa: "The colonial period officially began with the raising of the imperial flag on 1 March 1900. Wilhelm Solf became the first governor. In its political relations with the Samoan people, Solf’s government showed similar qualities of intelligence and care as in the economic arena. He skillfully grafted Samoan institutions into the new system of colonial government by the acceptance of native customs. Solf himself learned many of the customs and rituals important to the Samoan people, observing cultural etiquette including the ceremonial drinking of kava. Energetic efforts by colonial administrators established the first public school system; a hospital was built and staffed and enlarged as needed, and Samoan women were trained as nurses. It is my knowledge that of all the Pacific Island colonies, German Samoa possesses by far the best road network. This is key for the large scale plantation efforts that have created such wealth, the islands have returned profits to the Imperial Treasury for the fourth year in a row, since 1908. J. C. Godeffroy & Son, Deutsche Samoa Gesellschaft, Safata-Samoa-Gesellschaft, and Samoa Kautschuk Kompagnie are just some of the trading companies and plantations in the colony. The expansive amount of planting has prompted over 2,000 foreign workers to come in to provide labor and the colonial administration continues to bring in more workers from German New Guinea. This is another example of how barely over a decade of rule can transform even the most backwards outposts into thriving modern societies with the application of German will, technology, guidance, and efficiency." -Heinrich Emmel |
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| German Empire | Nov 2 2012, 11:18 AM Post #16 |
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May, 1912: Upon his arrival in German New Guinea, Emmel quickly realized this was not the ideal colony that comprised Tsingtao or Samoa. His writings to the Reichstag was over 250 pages of material, observations, suggestions, and comments. German New Guinea "German New Guinea is truly a two part animal. Kaiser-Wilhelmsland provides the first and the offshore islands, the second. One of the first mistakes in developing the territory is the disconnection between orders from Berlin and those who are there knowing the conditions and the terrain. The lack of Europeans in the colony leave it sparsely populated with really only two major stations on KWL proper. Freidrichs-Wilhelms-hafen has one of the only ports in the region and could be of grand importance. Disease provides a significant barrier however the finest German doctors have been able to greatly mitigate this damage. Plantations are a prospective business as is timber, it requires laborers and Germans willingly to bear the conditions to exploit. Unfortunately the locals make poor overseers and are relegated to laborers where the Chinese are better, but more expensive. It is my opinion an infusion of cash to create the proper infrastructure and giving power back to a private land company could greatly increase productivity. Manpower is one of the major needs...historically 77% of the workers resign before their term is up. Focus on copra and the allowance of tobacco to fail has created a lack of diversity. Coffee, tobacco, corpa, sugarcane, rubber, and other plants can be grown at one time. In regards to the islands, Rabaul provides the new major center for the German Pacific. Palau has considerable amounts of Bauxite while Nauru and Anguar have extensive deposits of guano and phosphates. The islands as a whole produce excesses of copra, taro, bananas, coconuts, pineapples, and sugar cane. It also provides bases for fishing fleets, pearls, and tropical woods. Like KWL a little investment into infrastructure, perhaps even if private, will do much to develop these resources into more profitable ventures. Manpower remains a pervading problem." -Heinrich Emmel |
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| German Empire | Nov 2 2012, 11:40 AM Post #17 |
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June, 1912: Emmel next sailed to German Togoland and stayed in the city of Lome. He spent a month crossing the colony and learning of its status while writing his report. German Togoland "It is such a relief to be back in a colony of such spectacular success. German Togoland consistently runs a budget surplus that goes to support the Reich as all colonies should. While only a few hundred Germans are present in the colony, they are more than sufficient to keep order and guide economic growth (there are even dozens of women and some children). Infrastructure levels are the highest in Africa with three railroads, extensive telegraph lines, roads, and access to hospitals and schools. Exports of cotton, copra, timber, cacao, coffee, and other goods do much to support German industry. This colony is the treasure of Africa just as Tsingtao is of China and Samoa of the Pacific." -Heinrich Emmel |
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| German Empire | Nov 10 2012, 02:21 PM Post #18 |
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July, 1912: Kamerun "Dozens of German companies have established plantation operations in Kamerun. With imperial treasury subsidies, the colony has built two rail lines from the port city of Duala to bring agricultural products to market: the Northern line of 160 kilometres (99 mi) to the Manenguba mountains, and the 300 kilometres (190 mi) long mainline to Makak on the river Nyong. An extensive postal and telegraph system and a river navigation network with government ships connect the coast to the interior. This colony is not reaping massive profits but has significant development for the region and with effort could be turned into a profitable venture with more investment." -Heinrich Emmel Edited by German Empire, Nov 10 2012, 02:22 PM.
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| German Empire | Nov 10 2012, 02:40 PM Post #19 |
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20 July, 1912: Emmel arrives in German South-West Afrika to write about German administration there. He noted that it, unlike other colonies, seemed to be able to draw in German settlers through promise of new economic opportunities. Deutsch-Südwestafrika "German South-West Africa was the only German colony where Germans settled in large numbers. German settlers are drawn to the colony by economic possibilities in diamond and copper mining, and especially farming. In 1902 the colony had 200,000 inhabitants, though only 2,595 were German, 1,354 were Afrikaner, and 452 were British. In another year there will be almost 12,000 Germans in the colony. OMEG built the longest 600 mm (1 ft 11 5⁄8 in) gauge railway in the world extending 567 kilometres (352 mi) from Swakopmund on the Atlantic coast to the mines of Tsumeb. The first railway connection between Swakopmund and Windhuk was opened 1902. Keetmanshoop, Mariental and Tsumeb are all connected by regular guage railway. Thus German southwest Africa has the most extensive route network of all realm-German colonies. Plantations also line the other railways in the colony and the number of natives provide an expansive workforce for owners and mining companies. The colony has expansive resources and a native workforce to utilize them. Careful planning into irrigation will greatly improve agricultural output and extending the railroads further into the mountains will allow new mining opportunities. A railway or road down the Caprivi Strip will open new trade routes to the interior of Africa." -Heinrich Emmel |
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| German Empire | Nov 12 2012, 09:33 PM Post #20 |
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28 August, 1912: Emmel arrives in German East Africa to write his documentation on the German colony there. Deutsch-Ostafrika "East Africa maintains one of the largest commercial outputs of all European African colonies. Over 100,000 acres (40,000 ha) are under sisal cultivation – the biggest cash crop. Two million coffee trees are tended and rubber trees grow on 200,000 acres, along with large cotton plantations. To bring these agricultural products to market, beginning in 1888, the Usambara Railway, or Northern Railroad, was built from Tanga to Moshi. The longest line, the Central Railroad covers 775 miles from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, Tabora and Kigoma. The final link to the eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika will be completed in the next year. Harbor facilities sport improved electrical cranes, with rail access and warehouses. In 1912 Dar es Salaam and Tanga are estimated that they will host 356 freighters and passenger steamers and over 1,000 coastal ships and local trading vessels. Dar es Salaam and the surrounding province have a population of 166,000, with 1,000 being German. In all of the east African protectorate are 3,600 Germans. In its own right, Dar es Salaam is the showcase city of all of tropical Africa. The entire colony as a whole possesses about 7.5 million with many living near the Western border. The colony also has a developed educational program for Africans that involves elementary, secondary and vocational schools. Instructor qualifications, curricula, textbooks, teaching materials, all met standards unmatched anywhere in tropical Africa. The colony has great potential to become the jewel of the German Empire. Europeans only employ around 170,000 native workers which can be vastly expanded. Educational efforts here are astounding providing some local construction knowledge and the ability to read and write. Agriculture has much room to expand as more timber is cleared putting more land to good use. Infrastructure shields the colonists from disease and the elements allowing good economic output from harsh terrain." -Heinrich Emmel |
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