Even if the Bahamian company is a commercial company and does not represent the Panamanian government, the "cannon" is an act of war in the actual sense, and even if Haiti is much stronger than the Bahamian government, there is no reason why Casporindsay is not cautious. \ For no other reason, the Bahamas is part of the British Commonwealth, even if the Queen of England may not attach importance to the Bahamas, and even do not know where the Bahamas is, the Bahamas is also a member of the British Commonwealth after all, and Haiti has broken away from the ranks of French colonies and lost the support of its suzerain, so it must take great courage to go to war at this time.
So Casporinsay opted for a "warning shot", which was not strictly an attack, but a routine of necessity, and Kasporinsay hoped that the captain of the "Harper" on the other side would think so.
The middle of the 20th century gave birth to Murphy's Law, the main part of which is that if there are two or more ways to do something, and one of the choices will lead to disaster, someone will have to make that choice.
If Casporindsey is given enough chances, then maybe in the future Casparinda has a chance to create a "Lindsay's Law", because the facts are thinking about the situation that Casporindsey least wants to see.
It has to be said that without the rule of the French, the situation in Haiti is indeed getting worse, and this is even more obvious in the military aspect, through the monocular, Casparindsay found that the shells fired by the "Haiti" fell on the sea at least 300 yards away from the "Harper".
You must know that the distance between the "Haiti" and the "Harper" is only one mile, that is, about 1,760 yards, and the distance is so close, but the deviation of the impact point is so large, this does not look like a "warning shot" at all, but like an alternative show of weakness, like the "Haiti" proves to the "Harper" again: I am weak, come and hit me.
The reaction of the "Harper" was also very fast, even if the sea surface was very stormy, Casparansey could clearly see that at the moment when the "Haiti" opened fire, dozens of sailors quickly ran out of the "Harper" cabin, and then the two 75-mm navy rapid-fire guns installed on the bow of the "Harper" took off their guns and turned their guns at the fastest speed, pointing directly in the direction of the "Haiti."
"God, they won't shoot," exclaimed the boatswain.
"Probably not, this is an act of war, it shouldn't be so rash."
The chief engineer muttered to himself, more like to comfort himself.
"Prepare for shelling," first mate Peter Tony reminded hoarsely, clutching the handrail by the wheelhouse porthole.
The cramped wheelhouse was suddenly in chaos, the officers panicked and issued orders that were not at all boundary, the sailors shouted to continue the attack, the chief engineer advised to stay out of the way for the time being, and Caspalinsay, as the captain, was buzzing in his mind, and only one thought became clearer and clearer: war was finally coming again Why do you say "again"?
This thought had just flashed through Casporindsay's mind when two puffs of black smoke suddenly rose from the "Harper", which was getting closer and closer.
The Harper fired Three seconds later, two orange-red flames suddenly rose on the surface of the sea less than 50 yards behind the "Haiti", and then the explosion exploded, and even after such a distance, Casporindsey seemed to feel the intensity of the flames and the intensity of the shock wave.
This was only the first round of bombardment of the "Harper", but it had already formed a straddle shot, and the difference in the quality of the sailors of the two sides was very obvious.
"God, they're using high-explosive bombs," Peter Tony's voice was filled with desperation.
Well, it's pitiful, as a dignified naval force, the artillery on the "Haiti" still uses solid shells, which is not at all comparable to the high-explosive shells used on the "Harper", considering that the "Harper" is only a commercial enterprise, this fact is really unacceptable.
"Fight back, we have to fight back" Casporinse also felt desperate, and subconsciously used the word "fight back", which clearly put himself in a weak position.
God, this is Haiti's territorial waters The biggest improvement of rapid-fire guns compared with old guns is the firing speed, normally speaking, rapid-fire guns can fire 57 shells per minute, while old guns can only fire about one round per minute, this is only theoretical data, and only suitable for small-caliber artillery, in fact, if in actual combat, the gap between the two sides will only be greater.
In war, the slightest smile gap will be infinitely magnified and become a weight that determines the direction of the scale, not to mention that the gap is so big that it makes people desperate.
Although the "Haiti" wanted to counterattack, the "Haiti" had not yet completed its preparations for firing, and the "Harper" successfully carried out two more rounds of shelling, of which the second round of shelling was successful, and another shell successfully destroyed the huge paddle wheel on the side of the "Haiti", which caused the "Haiti" to lose power and was in danger of becoming a live target.
"Raise the sails, we can't lose momentum, signal to the San Marco, we're going to return," Caspalinsay ordered as fast as he could, trying to hold on to the flagship of the Haitian Navy.
"Damn, the San Marco has run away" Peter Tony's voice made Casporin terrified.
You can't expect everyone to have an iron will against a powerful opponent, let alone Haiti, which is in turmoil, a country that simply can't make people want to die, and fleeing is the only option.
Having said that, when the "Haiti" was shot, the only thought in Casporind's mind was to escape, and the so-called "bullet" was just an excuse.
Unfortunately, the Harper did not give the Haiti a chance to escape, and the propeller propulsion advantage was evident at this moment, and the Harper was approaching the Haiti at an alarming speed, and when it was close enough for Casparansey to see the bearded captain in the Harper's wheelhouse, the Harper's guns opened fire again.
It was so close that Casporindsay saw only the unbridled smile of the Harper's gunner and the piercing middle finger, and then everything was engulfed in a violent explosion.
Supposedly, incendiary bombs seemed to be a better and more economical option for wooden steamers, but the "Harper" did not seem to be equipped with incendiary bombs at all, and even if the distance was close enough to almost cause accidental damage, the irascible "Harper" still chose high-explosive bombs.
The violent explosion broke the already old "Haiti" from it, and then the wreckage of the "Haiti" sank to the bottom of the sea at an astonishing speed, and the sailors on the "Haiti" did not even have time to untie the lifeboat that was fixed to the side of the ship, and for a time the sea was full of sporadic planks and hobby sailors, as if the world was apocalyptic.
The "Harper" did not mean to provide rescue for the overboard, and Robinson, with a cold face, pointed to the "San Marco" that fled in panic to be killed, and the "Harper" sounded its whistle, as if it was blowing the trumpet of the charge, and quickly approached the "St.
Mark".
Well, on the endless sea, the "San Marco" had no possibility of escaping at all, so the selfish behavior of the "San Marco" was like a desperate struggle in the face of death, of no use, and for the Navy, the behavior of the "San Marco" was close to an insult, but it was a pity that they understood all this too late.
Two days later, on Governors Island, New York, Li Mu finally received the relevant battle report.
"The Haitian government is very indignant at the attack by the Bahamian company, and demands that the Bahamian company withdraw from Cap-Haïtien, compensate for the related losses, and hand over the relevant responsible persons, otherwise the Haitian government will not give up."
Melville Fowler, head of the legal department of Junma Group, reported to Li Mu.
"If we don't give up, then what can our President Pierre do?"
Li Mu was curious, not knowing what the Haitian government could do.
"Probably the Bahamian company will be brought to the International Tribunal in Geneva, perhaps for international help, but the support available in these areas is very limited."
Ulysses Grant, a senior adviser at the Stallion Group, simply does not believe that the Haitian government has the strength to "never give up".
International Court of Justice Well, Li Mu originally thought that Haiti would at least find an organization similar to the "League of Nations" to administer justice, but he didn't know that it was an "international tribunal", so forget it, Li Mu didn't have a hobby of standing in the dock.
Compared with the 21st century, the world in the 19th century is still a "wild world", although the "United Nations" in the 21st century is just an ornament, and it is still a big fist with a big reason, but it is not as naked as the 19th century, the League of Nations will not appear until 1914, and even the predecessor of the League of Nations, the "Inter-Parliamentary Union", will not appear until 1889.
Note that the Geneva Conventions and the Hague Conventions are not binding in any way on wars between States, except for certain acts of war, such as "suggestive".
See, it is only a "recommendation", and the right to adopt or not to adopt is not in the Geneva and Hague conventions.
As for the international help that the Haitian side might seek, this is even more ridiculous, because the Bahamas is part of the British Commonwealth, and Haiti has completely offended the French through the massacre of French people in the process of independence, and the French are more tolerant if they do not send troops to form a coalition with the Bahamian company.
Offended the British and the French at the same time, to say that the president of Haiti is also big-hearted.
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"Oh, Mr.
Ream, Mr.
John Marshall Harlan would like to be given a chance to meet you, and he is now on the docks in Battery Park."
Melville Fowler was smiling, and if the Haitian government really wanted to sue the Bahamian company, it would definitely improve Melville Fowler's position in the Stallion Group.
John Marshall Harlan, a Kentucky native who served as a military man and lawyer, and a former Kentucky attorney general who is said to be at risk of being appointed to the Supreme Court by Hayes, was Melville Fowler's counterpart.
Although you can see Governor's Island from the Battery Park Pier, it is not easy to see Li Mu, whether it is the Battery Park Pier or the Governor's Island Pier, the Springfield Company provides strong security, and the guards are even equipped with heavy weapons, without permission, no boat is allowed to approach the 500-yard waters of Governor's Island, otherwise it may be regarded as an illegal invasion, and the guards can take any measures directly.
Even if you land on Governor's Island, before you reach the core area, you have to go through the scrutinizing eyes of countless guards, and you can only go along a fixed route, otherwise you may be interrogated by the guards at any time, so if you want to see Li Mu, first apply and wait quietly is the only way.
"John Harlan, what's the matter" Li Mu was very sure, he had not dealt with John Harlan before.
Melville Fowler glanced at the battle report in his hand, his eyes flickering a little.
"Ha, Ream, I'm going to Clinton Castle to find James to play, goodbye" Ulysses Grant immediately said goodbye, leaving Li Mu enough privacy space.
"Ha, Mr.
President, you are a senior advisor to the Junma Group, so you don't need to shy away from it.
What did Harlan come for, leaving Ulysses Grant behind, so that he could better deal with the lawyer's sharp mouth.
Soon, accompanied by Melville, John came to Li Mu's office.
"Mr.
Attorney General, it's a pleasure to meet you, and perhaps I will soon call you Mr.
Chancellor, first of all I want to congratulate you."
Li Mu is still very polite, facing a future justice, Li Mu wants to show his mature side.
"Mr.
Reem, it's an honor to meet you."
John doesn't make a big deal and his opening remarks are decent.
Even justices should show due respect when facing a wealthy man with extensive influence, and as for the scene of an honest lawyer reprimanding a successful businessman that is common in 21st century film and television works, it is just a beautiful processing of art, and in fact it does not exist at all.
"Let's talk about it, is it good news or bad news" Li Mu took a good time, and Melville turned into a maid to bring coffee to John.
There are too many secrets in Li Mu's study, except for the people who have been close to him recently and the executives of the Junma Group, no one can enter, although there are many servants in the house, but all along, it is Chu Xue who is responsible for cleaning Li Mu's study, and after Chu Xue became pregnant, this job was handed over to Gloria.
"Of course, it is good news, Junma Group is law-abiding, is a good citizen with a sense of responsibility, has never been the goal of the legal department, I am here with someone's sincerity this time, I hope you can give me a chance, and also give someone a chance."
This gesture is low enough, and it also means that the demand is great.
Maybe it was because of some concerns, John didn't name him, but this did not prevent Li Mu from understanding, yes, John came to negotiate with Li Mu on behalf of the Haitian government, or rather John had come to sue for peace.
"Let's talk about it" Li Mu Bafeng did not move, waiting for John to make a condition
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