Chapter 176: 1904

On January 2, 1904, the German Empire, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and the Russian Empire successively issued statements expressing their regret and sorrow for the typhoon incident in New Zealand, and announced their support for a public referendum in New Zealand to allow New Zealanders to decide their own fate.

Immediately following on January 3, the British Empire, one of the protagonists, also expressed its stance, stating that the British Empire was willing to abide by Queen Victoria's will and allow New Zealanders to decide their own destiny.

For the New Zealanders, this was a great victory, and it seemed that New Zealand had stepped into a bright future.

Arthur could not comment on this. As far as everyone knew, from the beginning of the protests to New Zealand gaining the right to hold a referendum, Arthur had never shown his face.