Chapter 665: The End of Pan-Africanism

It was replaced by the British Malayan model, although British Malaya was also merged. But the circumstances are different and what Alan Wilson believes is that Mutesa II would be interested.

The plan to establish a constitutional monarchy in Uganda was the plan he recommended to Mutesa II. To some extent, it was modeled after British Malaya. There were actually several rulers in Uganda similar to the Malay Sultans, but Mutesa II Tesa II, as the king of Buganda Kingdom, is the largest kingdom in Uganda.

The territory of the Kingdom of Buganda is close to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, in Uganda, a colony not close to the sea. It is a place with very good basic conditions.

"So, dear King, I think the future of Uganda, if we in the UK eventually leave, I am more inclined to establish a constitutional monarchy. If you don't mind, I am willing to communicate with Governor Philip on this. But well ?”

When Alan Wilson said this, he looked at Mutesa II and kept silent. He could also veto the Governor's merger plan on behalf of Whitehall, but how could Britain's interests be protected?

"Even if Uganda becomes independent in the future, the close friendship with the United Kingdom will not be affected." Mutesa II said decisively, "I will try my best to maintain the friendship between Uganda and the United Kingdom for a long time to come. "

"This is how it should be. Who made us all a monarchy? Whether it is national self-determination in the United States or equality for all in the Soviet Union, it only attacks benevolent gentlemen like the King. What Britain can do is to ensure the stability of the colonies .”

Alan Wilson said with great satisfaction, "If the king can help Britain as much as possible and make this process smoother. I believe this will be a good thing for both parties, and it will make it easier for me to communicate with Governor Philip."

This is not easy either. Philip Mitchell, the governor-general, although British East Africa is not like British India, does not seem to have much power. But the Governor is the Governor, and his connections in London are quite deep.

It took a few days to complete the survey in Uganda, and I paid attention to the progress of the project in Uganda with Mutesa II. Alan Wilson traveled directly to Kenya, the heart of British East Africa.

British East Africa Britain's main power was concentrated in Kenya rather than the seemingly larger Tanzania.

The capital of British East Africa was Mombasa before, and was later moved to Nairobi, both in Kenya. It was also the largest and second largest city in Kenya in later generations. Kenya is the core of British East Africa, and this is correct.

Compared with Uganda, the British power in Kenya is obviously higher, because the British management in Kenya is closer to the British Indian model. In other words, among the entire British East Africa, Kenya was more similar to a directly administered province of British India, while Uganda was much like a princely state like Hyderabad.

There are many white settlers in Kenya's two cities, and the number far exceeds that in Uganda. Perhaps for this reason, after the independence of British India, Governor Philip Mitchell wanted to merge into a huge and complete colony. Let British East Africa take the role of India.

However, Alan Wilson knew that it was too late to take action now, because he himself had already beaten Philip Mitchell to take this measure first in British Malaya.

This would render Philip Mitchell's plans for British East Africa useless. And even if you continue to implement it, the chance of success is not high!

More than half of the population of British Malaya was Chinese.

These Chinese had no feelings for the colony of Malaya itself.

Not to mention new immigrants, most of the original Chinese ethnic group do not regard themselves as locals, and they also have no sense of locality. The most important thing is that the Chinese themselves have a motherland, and this motherland is still hostile to Britain.

So all things considered, what Alan Wilson did was to ensure Malaya's economic development at all costs. In exchange for the Chinese guests' psychology, they will not make trouble. To maintain the ethnic balance in Malaya.

If the United States uses its tricks on Malaya, it will find that if it succeeds, it may create a pro-China country.

Under such consequences, the United States, which has been helpless because of the Korean War, may not be so easily determined to cause harm.

With the threat from the United States reduced, Alan Wilson's task was to concentrate on dealing with subversion from the Soviet Union.

These were the objective conditions of British Malaya. Alan Wilson believed in his heart that the United States would not take the risk of subverting British Malaya and promoting the emergence of a country that might fall to the Soviet bloc.

However, British East Africa did not have this condition. More than half of the population of British Malaya had no feelings for Malaya. The colony was just a place for them to work and eat. But the population of British East Africa was all locals.

It’s okay if the merger fails, but if the merger succeeds and the British East African Federation succeeds, won’t this follow the old path of British India?

He arrived in Nairobi two days later. The purpose of his visit this time was obvious, which was to inform the East African Governor-General Philip Mitchell of the alternative plan made by Whitehall.

The Governor's Palace of East Africa is a white marble building. It can be seen that it is incomparable with the Governor's Palace of British India. For Alan Wilson, who had seen many high-rise buildings in his previous life, it was even more unattractive.

After waiting for a while, Governor Philip Mitchell appeared and motioned for Alan Wilson to sit down, and the two discussed issues about the colony.

"Dear Mr. Governor, I know something about Northern Rhodesia. After going to Uganda before, I also know some things about East Africa." Alan Wilson got straight to the point and expressed his opinion, "The East African Federation Plan is too difficult. Much like the Central African Federation plan, there is no need to continue.”

The Central African Federation plan he refers to is the federal plan where some voices want to merge Northern and Southern Rhodesia. This was earlier than the rejection of Philip Mitchell's East African federation plan.

As early as 1945, when the Yugoslavs arrived in Northern Rhodesia, they were officially dead.

No one in Whitehall cares about the federal plan for Central Africa anymore. But there are still some supporters of the East African federation plan!

"Alan, what do you think?" Philip Mitchell did not insist. In fact, in 1945, many people were enthusiastic about the East African federal plan, but as time passed, East Africa Supporters of the Confederacy were indeed dwindling.

"Partition is carried out according to local conditions. For example, in Uganda, I met Mutesa II of the Kingdom of Buganda. He is an easy person to communicate with. I talked to him and he himself was very opposed to the merger plan." Alan Wilson Speaking of this, he smiled and said, "We have very similar views. Although the original intention is different, the result is the same."

"It is very rare for a colonial commissioner to have the same views as the colonial monarch." Philip Mitchell said with a look of astonishment, "I even thought I heard wrong."

"No, he is doing it for his own status, and I am doing it for the British Empire. The latest realization I have come to Africa this time is that the current momentum of Pan-Africanism is greater than I thought." Alan Wilson changed the subject. , "This reminds me of a very bad precedent. Before we arrived in India, India itself had many forces, and our colonial rule shaped the collective consciousness of India and overwhelmed the autonomous forces everywhere. My friend Ali Khan He is also one of the victims, and this tragedy must never be repeated."

"Once we spend a lot of effort to integrate East Africa and form a country that is at least no worse than India in terms of area. Once this country becomes independent, it will be very difficult for Britain to maintain its traditional influence." Alan Wilson thought for a while and said, " We should guard against this kind of thing, rather than indulge it. In a sense, whether it is the East African Federation or the Central African Federation, no matter which one, it may be used by Pan-Africanists in the end, isn't it? Dear Governor?"

Kwame Nkrumah, what Alan Wilson calls a dangerous Pan-Africanist, is speaking out in Paris. After arriving in Paris, Kwame Nkrumah met with various African French National Congress members to explain his ideas.

The consequence was that the French government, which was currently fighting in Vietnam, now began to have doubts about the escaped leader of the British colony, and sent agents to monitor Kwame Nkrumah and his entourage. Pay close attention to the black organizations who met Kwame Nkrumah.

Maybe if Kwame Nkrumah had stayed in Paris for a year and a half, and there were no French people as open-minded as the British, he might have directly nipped the danger in the bud.

Pamela Mountbatten was in Paris, following every move of her husband's thorn in his side, and contacted her husband via telegram, first in Nigeria, then on the Gold Coast, then in Uganda, and now in Kenya, where he was almost completing his work of persuading the governor general.

Regarding the inquiry in the telegram, Kwame Nkrumah's remarks were not out of line. Alan Wilson's reply said, "This is all an illusion. The Gold Coast is not independent yet and he is hiding his true thoughts. Even if He is not a socialist, but through his past words and deeds, it can be seen that he is a die-hard Pan-Africanist. Once he succeeds in independence, he will be the first domino to fall."

"Okay!" Pamela Mountbatten still chose to trust her husband's judgment. At this time, Marina came in and said, "Madam? What's the matter?"

"You take my handwritten letter to Algiers and find the garrison commander in Algiers, Major General Philorand. Ask him to do a favor. This and that must be done privately. It is very important, you know?"

Pamela Mountbatten gave a very serious order, "Your companions have arrived in Algiers. When you arrive, you can discuss and settle the matter."

"Understood, madam!" Marina replied calmly, "Then I will set off right away."

Pamela Mountbatten smiled and nodded. She was relieved when Marina left. She wondered how her husband would praise her.

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