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Katsu Kaishū (勝 海舟) I present, for the consideration of Congress, a piece of legislation: The Act to Strengthen the Nation, Solve Economic Woes, and Birth Many Sons through Migrant Labor and Concubinage A RICH WHITE MAN fucked around with this message at 07:52 on Feb 18, 2014 |
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Enomoto Takeashi I quote in full the bill presented by Katsu Kaishu to me. This bill I support, to attach it to a bill banning marriage between foreigners and Japanese however, should be separate. quote:The Act to Strengthen the Nation, Solve Economic Woes, and Birth Many Sons through Migrant Labor and Concubinage Difficult times call for difficult measures. I assisted in the crafting of this bill. Women will serve as fine laborers in agricultural work. The fact that they are women to be granted to our laborers means that the loss in wages will be mollified by the greater labor available to their families. Because they are women, they will not transmit their Chinese culture to the children of such unions as take place. In China, times are difficult and many are starving. To allow them to escape death by accepting this status here as immigrant laborers would be a merciful act, by any understanding. No one will be forced to take a second wife, or concubine, but the laborers will be available to be hired by all Ezo citizens. In the United States, long have men paid for the passage of women to their New World, and the women were considered indentured to the men, marrying them and finding a place in their world. Here it shall be the same, something we can learn from the gaijin. Fall Sick and Die fucked around with this message at 06:54 on Feb 13, 2014 |
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Kasuga Saemon (S) To Congress posted:Please don't pass Rape Bill.
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  Arai Ikunosuke, Naval Minister, Daimyo I humbly accept the great honor of becoming a daimyo. I will look over the land of people in my daimyo with great care. As for immigration matters, I think perhaps the wording of that particular bill needs some work. I support immigration and efforts to encourage it but I would suggest working on a bill that is at least somewhat palatable. Proposition Joe fucked around with this message at 07:28 on Feb 13, 2014 |
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 Thomas Crusoe (OOC: This was the pre-edit so I don't want to be called a cheater) Seeing as this is and probably will forever be the only life, I ask that the Congress consider an amendment to the Opium Ban or a consideration on this concubine importation proposal that would allow the sale of opium to these women whose lives will be slightly worse off than livestock. Thank you. *Kowtows* Thank you. mynamewas fucked around with this message at 17:09 on Feb 13, 2014 |
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Thomas Crusoe Help Wanted! Thomas Crusoe, owner and proprietor of The Round Eye Saloon, is looking to hire artisans and free laborers to help build and staff an upcoming chain of laundries throughout Hakodate. Though we would prefer that our building contractors and construction laborers come from Hakodate as they are familiar with the building codes and zoning laws, we will take special preference towards the hire of field hands and free peasants across Ezo for double their yearly pay on the
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Hijikata Toshizō, The Demon of the Shinsengumi I oppose this bill. The very idea that we need to go over to China and whisk away people and sell them to the peasants own fancy is abhorrent. That is not how a warrior solves a problem. I rather not sully my honor with this endeavor. Now, Mr. President, how come we haven't even talked about the Satsuma expedition? Is the very idea of capturing women so important and vital to the recapture of the mainland, that we can forget trying to open dialogue with our former enemies? Perhaps now I know why you have ignored my letter and are allowing other departments to take away responsibilities that I was given by this constitution. quote:Letter to Arai Ikunosuke Ramba Ral fucked around with this message at 17:41 on Feb 13, 2014 |
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Tokugawa Kamenosuke I can not, in good faith leave my support unto this bill, when our foe is across the waves reaching for a dagger. Once the situation with the Meiji is addressed, and even a weak peace reached, then I may focus on matters of population. Until then my mind is with the men of our grand army as we prepare to make a desperate defense against the Meiji dogs. cxcxxxxx fucked around with this message at 19:27 on Feb 13, 2014 |
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Thomas Crusoe Not that it's any of my business, but, speaking as a former colonel, it's not like you've consolidated your holdings of Edo or even adequately made a contingency plan for Meiji retaliation. I mean you already have manpower shortages, which you propose will be solved by a long term social-engineering fertility experiment, and you want to fight an even longer war without adequate agricultural or industrial output against an army and a reserve many times larger than yours?
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 Nagai Naoyuki, Finance Magistrate, Daimyo, Samurai I'm afraid it would be quite impossible to allow any exception for the Opium Ban, if any opium were to enter Japan the point of the bill would be lost. I will also say that I am not in favor of the presidents plan to replace most of our fair honest Japanese citizens with Chinese sex slaves. I don't see the point of this bill other than an attempt to dilute the racial integrity of our people and to dilute the entire Japanese population of Ezo into a minority. If your intention with this plan is to give Ezo over to Chinese barbarians than this plan would be fool proof Enomoto-sama, but I don't think I could ever support the bastardization of our Country.
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 Tsukinoeaino. The Ainu people are fiercely opposed to the importation of Chinese concubine labor. The proposal stirs up old memories that make myself and many of my people nervous. Letter to Matsumae Takahiro posted:I would like to thank you for your support of the Ainu people. I believe very strongly that our two peoples can build a great nation through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation. Letter to Horace Capron posted:Dear Sir,
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 Captain Thomas Blakiston Lords and ladies of Ezo, I am overjoyed to announce my engagement and upcoming marriage to Tokugawa Masako, eldest daughter of the late Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu and sister of the esteemed Shogun Tokugawa Kamenosuke. I am greatly honoured that the shogun has seen fit to permit this marriage. I must admit I was smitten with Masako from the moment I met her – as entranced by her beauty as I was captivated by her intelligence. Though I recognize that our love may be looked down upon by some, I am grateful to my future brother-in-law for rising above such petty concerns. Our marriage date has been set for one month from now here in Hakodate, and naturally all of the lords of Ezo and the most prominent residents of the republic shall be invited. I am pleased to announce that the ceremony will be conducted according to both the Anglican and Buddhist faiths, in what I intend to be a celebration of religious tolerance. The wedding will be accompanied by a great public celebration to which all residents of the city shall be welcome. Once again, I thank the shogun for his blessing and support, and look forward to continuing my long and productive relationship with this great republic.
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Gantolandon posted:For that reason, Matsumae clan fully supports the efforts to make the Ainu people full-fledged citizens. After long deliberation with members of my clan working with CET, I applaud their efforts to incorporate kamuy into Shinto-Buddist beliefs. Some of the more conservative members of the clergy may view this as a breach of tradition. For them, I have the following response: it is no longer only about tradition. We are trying to forge something that withstands the assault of Christianity on our lands. If the survival of our way of life demands recognizing several lesser kami, this is certainly a fair price to pay. I shall use my influence with the CET to assist in aiding the official recognition of the kamuy as lesser kami. The native ainu may not have the noble samurai culture that we do, but it is our role to recognise them as valuable members of Ezo nontheless. Proposition Joe posted:To Matsumae Takahiro, I congratulate you on your recent legal victory. However, I must warn you that your statements about Christianity is ill advised and ultimately can only negatively effect current religious relations in Ezo. I find myself reminding you once again that Christians make up a large portion of the population on Ezo and play a large role in its formation, its economy, and its defense. As the leader of the Christian Faction I am comfortable in saying that Ezo's Christians wish to live and practice in peace; Christians will not be instigating any conflicts in Ezo and if religious tensions swell then everyone will know who to blame. Christians are a minority and a threat to our very way of life. E: [quote]Please don't support rape bill[/b] Non-samurai afforded concubine priveleges denied to samurai? Dilution of the Ezo race with foreign blood? Every part of this bill offends me. Namtab fucked around with this message at 22:26 on Feb 13, 2014 |
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Hayashi Tadasu The following comes from correspondence sent back home by Hayashi Tadasu during his diplomatic mission to St. Petersburg. Letter to Enomoto Takeaki posted:Dear Mr. President. Letter to Captain Thomas Blakiston posted:Dear sir Letter to Katsu Kaishu posted:Dear Katsu Kaishu-sama
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Horace Capron Letter to Tsukinoeaino posted:Dear sir,
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Captain Thomas Blakiston Alas, my friends, I have just been informed that there was a miscommunication between the shogun and myself. It seems his representative mistakenly informed me that the shogun had reached a final decision on the matter. Masako and I are deeply saddened by this turn of events, but I am certain that the shogun will eventually come to the right decision and let true love win the day. Thank you, my friends, for your kind wishes and support.
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Matsudaira Sadaaki 松平 定敬 (S) Daimyo-in-Exile of Kuwana What is more harmful to a man? Is it the external wounds, the cuts and bruises? Or is it the internal pains, the aches and coughs? Only a fool would say that one can always be safely ignored. It is a man's duty to protect his health, inside and out. While I am out, managing the war effort in Sado, I must speak my mind about the situation back home in Ezo. As I embarked on the voyage to war, I felt very good about the situation in our republic. However the news I hear has shocked me even more than the removal of my dear brother's leg. Tell me, what has gone on during my absence? First, I must protest our beloved Shogun's proposed division of fiefdoms, and assignment of Daimyo lords! Tell me, my Lord, why have you decided to make the Ainu Chieftan, Tsukinoeaino, and the high judge Takenaka Shigekata Daimyo lords? I do not wish to imply you are being foolish, but I am dearly confused. Does the High Judge not have constitutional obligations that would interfere with him having another government position? What would happen if someone were to bring a legal suit against him as a Daimyo lord? And why, oh why, should samurai retainers be forced to serve a non-samurai barbarian such as the Ainu chieftan? Don't they traditionally fall under the domain of the Matsumae clan, anyway? It seems wholly improper to me that we have such a barbaric Daimyo lord! I should remind you, beloved Shogun, that there are more than enough qualified candidates for these warlord positions. If you are short on talent, why not choose someone such as myself? Would it not be preferable to grant these responsibilities to exiled Daimyos, who have both the status and experience to perform these jobs well! I understand and accept that you chose my dear brother over me, but I beg you to please reconsider! Secondly, I must express my concern and shock at the news that a Gaijin is going to marry into the Tokugawa family! Can we really allow a refined Tokugawa woman to be defiled by these hairy, uncouth foreign pigs? While their contribution to our military and industry must be noted, as well as the diplomatic implications, this is simply not acceptable! To abandon the refined sister of the Shogun to such a cruel fate brings shame and despair to every Japanese man and woman loyal to the Shogunate! Please, this marriage must not be allowed to happen! It is one thing to allow Gaijin to trespass onto Japanese soil. It is one thing to allow Gaijin to trespass into Japanese military matters. It is one thing to allow Gaijin to trespass into Japanese economic matters. All of these things are shames, but sometimes it can be argued that present conditions demand we accept them. But we must not allow Gaijin to trespass into our most noble families! This, I will never accept! Finally, I must dearly condemn the abhorrent proposal to fill the republic with whores for the merchant and peasant classes. This does not solve our problems in any way, and only serves the perversion of corrupt men. So these are my gravest concerns at the present time. I ask that you all please consider them carefully.
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Horace Capron Honorable sirs, I have been fretting over our budget for a while. War is an expensive matter, and the warriors of the Republic deserve the utmost support, while our economy must continue to be stimulated. Yet where to obtain the money? The peasants are flourishing, but they possess not much, and would feel a tax increase hard, as would the laborers. The merchants then? But there is not much money to be found there. It was odd. I searched, wondering if perhaps there was corruption, but I found none. What I found was the spirit of ambition. Samurai see the opportunities that trade offers them, and with many of them unable to fulfill their traditional roles, have invested money in successful undertakings, and they eclipse many of the Chonin's richest undertakings. I'll leave whether this is a desirable trait up to the honored Samurai, but the fact of the matter is that they make a lot of money. If this continues, all but the most insignificant of trade will soon be done by Samurai merchant-lords, tax-free. The merchant class would be reduced to a handful of small merchants, contributing a negligible amount of income to our government. I feel that how this is to be handled is a discussion that is not simply economical, but has its root in cultural, social and political matters, and I will not hazard to make a judgement here. I would like however to propose in the short term the War Time Contributions Act to the honored Samurai. It would require a 10% tax on all trade income gained by Samurai, but would be limited in time until the next three months. If the war continues and a lengthening is needed, it can be reconsidered in three months. For Samurai who do not engage in trade, nothing would change, and they would pay no taxes.
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Considering the unified opposition to the bill, I withdraw my support for Katsu Kaishu's bill. Though I still believe it was not as sinister as others have presented, a President must listen to his counselors and constituents, I am not an Emperor nor do I have any wish to be, thus I can not in good conscience continue to support it. We must however, turn to other matters. The rebellion of the Samurai, the current military buildup, and the status of Sado Island. I introduce the following bill related to Sado Island, the easier of the matters to discern. I leave it to the Finance Minister to determine how many credits would be appropriate for the bill presented here. 2-2 Sado Island Pacification and Improvement Bill In order to reap the benefit of our conquest of Sado Island, the following shall be undertaken: 1. The final pacification of Sado Island, utilizing the military to clear the island. The Army Minister shall present a plan to drive the rebels out. 2. The improvement and modernization of the Sado Island gold mine along Dutch lines utilizing Dutch science. Thomas Blakiston shall present a plan to oversee the mine. He shall be paid for his efforts on Sado Island at a fair rate. 3. The profits of the gold mine shall be directly paid to the national treasury for the benefit of the nation and its defense and improvement. Relating to the Satsuma, we have a few choices. I want to hear true debate on the matter, consider the benefits and disadvantages of each possibility. 1. We could ignore the situation 2. We could actively assist the Satsuma rebels and try to secure Kyushu Island 3. We could try to evacuate the Satsuma rebels to Ezo, and integrate them into the Republic as equals. I can not foresee another basic course beyond these three that we could conceivably undertake, though if something has been hidden from my sight, I invite you to present the case. Thus far however, one of these courses will be chosen by myself for the next few months. It is up to you to show the benefits and disadvantages of each course to help me make this decision.
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Jules Brunet, Frenchman"Letter to the Limey posted:My Dearest Friend,
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Kasuga Saemon (S)Extract from the Prefatory Chapter of "An Introduction to the Poetry of Nippon, its Forms, Themes, and Masters" posted:"Our native poetry springs from the heart of man as its seed, producing the countless leaves of language. Multitudinous are the affairs of men in this world—what their minds think, what their eyes see, what their ears hear they must find words to express. Listening to the nightingale singing amid the blossoms of spring, or to the murmur of frogs among the marshes in autumn, we know that every living thing plays its part in the mingled music of Nature." Friar John fucked around with this message at 06:05 on Feb 14, 2014 |
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Katsu Kaishū (勝 海舟) In light of the President's withdrawal of support, I will do the same as well; after all, if the great mind behind the architecture of this bill no longer has faith in it, how can I? A RICH WHITE MAN fucked around with this message at 07:52 on Feb 18, 2014 |
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Hijikata Toshizō, The Demon of the Shinsengumi Here are my opinion on the three options presented on the Satsuma situation. Firstly, ignoring it will be the easiest option as we would not have to divert anything at all, but would perhaps hurt us in the long run. Meiji army reforms of their non-samurai military will demonstrate how antiqued we have become. Secondly, the ability for them to hold Kyushu sadly may not be possible due to the fact our new warships have yet to arrive so we cannot prevent Meiji reinforcements from the main island. Still if they pulled it off and we helped, we have much to gain in that we have three bases of operation to attack. We will have a loyal ally in the South. Thirdly, relocating them maybe the only possible solution. The reason being that we cannot hold Kyushu but we can hold Sado and Ezo. Plus if we directly integrate them to the Republic, we stand to gain valuable military commanders. The refugees that will also follow would also lessen the population shortage we have. Regardless we should open dialogue with them at the very least. This is my opinion on the options, Mr. President. I await to here anyone else's advice.
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Nagai Naoyuki, Finance Magistrate, Daimyo, Samurai I agree that we should open talks with Satsuma and find out how we can best aid them. In the end option 3 is probably our best bet. I would also like to draw to attention the inequality currently breeding in our society, I have heard reports of samurai who are exploiting their status to perform activities outside of their duties as samurai such as farming and trading. We must address this inequality as it will cause instability in the peasant and merchant classes. Those lower classes cannot possibly compete with the tax free samurai who receive government paychecks each quarter and if this activity continues we will be facing civil unrest not unlike that faced by the Tokugawa Shogunate late in its life. Just as the rights of the samurai must be carefully protected so should the right of the merchant to trade, and the right of the peasant to own and care for his land. These rights must be protected from competition in more privileged classes of society. Stalin-Chan fucked around with this message at 06:59 on Feb 14, 2014 |
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Katsu Kaishū (勝 海舟) And what of the fourth option? Might not our gracious friends in France and the United Kingdom deign to give such support to Satsuma? We must petition them to defend Satsuma, and to deal a blow against the Meiji; Hakodate and Kagoshima must stand together, or we must fall together. A RICH WHITE MAN fucked around with this message at 07:52 on Feb 18, 2014 |
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Tokugawa Kamenosuke With the election times upon, I wish to formally offer my support to Enomoto Takeashi, and stress my stance that it is of the highest urgency that all members of the homeland and republican parties, who do not wish to see a coward of a man take office, vote and offer their endorsement to the honorable Enomoto Takeashi, so that the dubious merchant may not sully our great republic with his tainted presidency.
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Kasuga Saemon (S)Excerpt from "On the Uses and Methods of Translation" posted:It is not easy to translate from one language to another, and certain types of writing can lose all intensity and strength if translated badly. What then is the man of multiple languages to do? How should he approach this task?
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Matsumae Takahiro First of all, I would like to express my thanks for being given the position of a daimyo. This is a great honor for the entire clan and an enormous step in reconciliation between the government and the Matsumae. As a response, we formally relinquish our claim to the Fukuyama Castle. Let it serve the Republic well. Clan Matsumae also offers support to the current president. We hope that the decisive victory of the current president will allow for creation a much more unified government that doesn't cater to Westerners and their willing vassals. Despite that, I will also have to speak against the so-called "The Act to Strengthen the Nation...", a merchant-sponsored piece which does exactly opposite. How is Katsu Kaishu-san, despite the ongoing war effort, transfer fifty thousand Chinese women? This is a fifth of the approximate population count of our nation! This is an enormous and costly endeavor, which Katsu-san probably wants to be paid by the government. The money will, of course, go straight to the merchants with their own transport fleets, as the navy is already overburdened. I don't see any reason to pay the merchants to transport women whom the merchants themselves will most likely take as concubines or wives. There is very little for the Republic to gain here, and the amount of things that can go wrong is astonishing.
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Tokugawa Kamenosuke, shogun, hero of the battle of Sado, shinto devoutee. I am honored to see Matsumae Takahiro willingly take the role of daimyo, for though we may have had our grievances it is only right that a family as old and wise as the Matsumae be granted this honor. My other newly crowned daimyo Kasuga, has also proved his worth exceptionally, with his skill in the arts. May his wise ways, transfer well to the administration of his holdings. Finally the removal of that insidious and foolish bill has been struck down, showing that ezo is a nation of men, not desperate cowards. However not all is well. It saddens me to see disdain for the appointment of an Ainu chieftain, for they have proven to be as courageous as any Samurai. I hope in due time that we may all come to accept their role in ezo. cxcxxxxx fucked around with this message at 18:15 on Feb 14, 2014 |
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Hijikata Toshizō, The Demon of the Shinsengumiquote:Excerpts from the personal journal of Hijikata Toshizō Ramba Ral fucked around with this message at 20:17 on Feb 14, 2014 |
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 Otori Keisuke, Army Minister Any of my like minded colleagues in the Republican party should support President Enomoto as the best choice in these elections. On the matter of Sado, I will privately discus the plan with the President and military that way we do not repeat the inexpediency of letting the enemy know our plans for a second time. The Satsuma Rebels have good chances of securing the south if there an be a larger scale dissent against Japan and diversions from the North. I suggest two options. First, that we begin to contact foreign powers in regards to Germany's involvement with Meiji and convince them that the alternative of an Ezo-led coalition of successor states would be preferable while mustering to reclaim Honshu. The second option is that we allow for the Satsuma warriors to fight but offer them transport at any time to Ezo. Samurai men cannot be convinced to cowardly flee in the face of danger, but when the odds are insurmountable it may be their only chance at vanquishing their enemies in the future. We can do these concurrently if we're willing to stomach both.
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Given the choice between a man who has proven again and again that he stands for naught but compromise and appeasement, and a man who stands for the ruination of Ezo, I must regretfully Abstain from this election. The choice of the lesser of two evils is still evil.
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Sorry for the delay, here are the AP totals for players this turn: The best RP post award goes to Friar John for his posts on Christianity within Ezo. This nets him a bonus AP point for the turn, in addition to his RP point! Note that the "best post" award will be weighted toward those who did not recently receive it, so it won't necessarily go to the same player every turn. EDIT: If any new players wish to join, feel free to ask one of the GM's what your AP will be. It can also be calculated with info from the OP.
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Horace Capron I'm sure our honoured Financial minister will improve on it soon, but just to get the discussion started, I would like to propose a budget Government Expenditures: Internal Security: 5 Samurai Stipends: 6 Army Maintenance: 6 (6 required now due to mobilization) Navy Maintenance: 3 Military Logistics: 3 (3 required now due to supply demands) Interest Payments: 6 (minimum to avoid increase in principal) Agricultural subsidies: 2 Industrial subsidies: 1 This would keep our army well supplied for cleaning up the last remnants on Sado, and our fleet ready for anything that should happen. The subsidies should aid the labor starved economy to keep growing while we work towards a situation for it, and make sure we have more money available next time to pay back loans, engage in other wars or do whatever the Republic chooses to do.
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Kasuga Saemon (S)Excerpt from "On the Uses and Methods of Translation" posted:We have demonstrated the multifaceted ways a translation of a text, by the very fact of changing the language and by no fault of the translator, may shift meaning, lay bare obscurities, darken obvious points, and so on. Because of this, there can be no perfect translation from the hand of men. All translators must bear this burden, to juggle the various responsibilities he is beholden to: fidelity to the text, fidelity to the meaning of the author, the desire to avoid obvious barbarisms of language, and so on. A translator who takes the first goal may fail in the second, because the exact language of the author is an idiom that bears no meaning in the translator's language, or the third, but producing a work that sounds either childish or senile. Because of that, all translators must welcome their fellow craftsmen, for one may illuminate a part of a work that another obscured to allow something else to take the lead. A Facsimile of Kasuga Saemon's holograph copy of "The Way is Long", Barker & Sons, San Francisco 1934 posted:
Excerpt from "On the Christian in Japan" posted:I was asked, by a Frenchman and Christian who I am acquainted with, how can Christianity live in such a culture as that in Japan? How does the Japanese man find the truth of Jesus Christ? With no disrespect towards him, for he is a man of high learning and with a broad heart, one might just as well ask, how might a pagan Roman be converted? or a Frankish barbarian? or even a gentleman of today in London, Paris, or New York? All of these are places and times far removed from the days of the Apostles, and yet in all of them God finds ways to convert men and women to Him. In all times and in all places, the impetus of conversion comes from God Himself, the only difference is how men search for it, react to it, and spread the love of God. Friar John fucked around with this message at 02:45 on Feb 15, 2014 |
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[An anonymous signboard put up near the meeting-house of the Council of Ecumenical Translators] "They [the CET] do not follow Shinto [神道, way of the gods], but shinto [新道, the way of novelty]! Bastards!"
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Matsumae Takahiro [S] Having been named daimyo by the shogun, it falls to me to organize a retinue worthy of our clan. Many brave samurai and soldiers continued to serve us during the period of our disgrace. Their loyalty and honor will not be forgotten. Several of them has, as of today, been officially adopted as samurai of Matsumae clan. Every citizen of Ezo, who does not fear the simple martial life, can serve in the clan military. Ainu people, according to their preference, may serve in separate units, or be integrated into the bulk of the army along with the rest. As every soldier should respect their comrades in arms, racial discrimination will be treated as an infraction and punished accordingly. Exemplary service, no matter the race, is a path towards the life of a samurai, with accompanying duties and privileges.
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Tsukinoeaino. Letter to Matsumae Takahiro posted:Dear Sir, Tokugawa Kamenosuke Brown allotted to Tsukinoeaino of the Ainu [/quote] I humbly accept this great honor. I am in correspondence with Matsumae Takahiro. In response to the new division of the island, I have requested that the Ainu be allowed the same trading rights as any other citizen. This would relieve us of both a great practical burden and a source of ill will.
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 I'd like to remind everyone that their Turn 2 orders are due Sunday 2/16 at 11:59 PM CST.I'm fine with changing the times if need be, but I was hoping to establish this as the weekly deadline.
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