The surrender of the two Siwarikas suddenly reduced the tension in the tense confrontation between the two groups in the west. Many working class people were watching the jokes of the immigrant workers, and the immigrant groups had some panic.
Some time ago, whether it was the police station or the investigation bureau, firstly, there was no direct evidence to prove that certain people participated in or organized the previous riots. Secondly, even if someone was arrested, millions of immigrants were united and all over the west. Large-scale demonstrations have broken out, which can also force the authorities to temporarily compromise and release the arrested people.
Now the situation is suddenly reversed. The betrayal of Siwarika and Bearded has created panic among the immigrant groups. Once a group has panic and riots, it is impossible to unite again. Everyone is afraid of Sivalika and the scruffy biting, and those who know them and participated in the riot are even more frightened, fearing that they will be "accounted for".
Under such circumstances, the state governments of three western states issued a new notice at the same time, calling on everyone to report and expose possible criminals around them. After this decree came out, it immediately disintegrated the unity that people thought was as indestructible as a tower shield. The immigrants began to try not to go out, talk to other people, and no longer brag about whether they had really done something in the past. Something that could be considered heroic.
"Representatives" were arrested one after another. In the face of the serious situation, not only the immigrant group stopped, but the working class also stopped, because it was not only people from the immigrant group who were arrested, but also people from the working class.
You must know that among the 103 people who died, not only workers were killed, but dozens of immigrants were also killed.
Death has become a fact, so someone must pay for the death of these people.
At such a very special stage, Sivalika accepted interviews from several newspapers in the west. The next day, after a short period of calm, these newspapers were snapped up and completely out of stock.
In the interview, Sivalika claimed that the reason why he wanted to surrender and expose some "organizers" was because he knew very well that the empire was a country governed by the rule of law. Here the law is above everything else, and even if they have not yet obtained the status of imperial citizens, they will not be inferior to others before the law. They enjoy the same rights and obligations as everyone else.
What he did was wrong. He didn't want the stalemate on this matter to make it more difficult for the immigrant group to integrate into the empire's environment in the future, so he and Lu Beard were willing to sacrifice themselves in exchange for a chance and a chance to repent.
At the same time, Sivalika believed that this incident had alarmed the entire empire and even the world, and it should end here. This was their original demand. By creating larger and more influential demonstrations, we can gain the attention of the whole society and give them the fairest trial. Now their goal has been achieved, but the means were a bit excessive. No matter where this matter ends up, someone should stand up and bear all the responsibilities.
After all, with more than a hundred people dead and hundreds injured, this is no longer a trivial matter. This is a riot with extremely serious consequences, a tragedy, and a major case that cannot be ignored!
He doesn't need to be found out by others, he is willing to stand up and bear all this by himself, and he wants to tell everyone through his actions that we have indeed done something wrong.
The reporter then asked about the revelation, and Sivalika did not evade it. He frankly told the reporter that most of them can actually make money without working. Each of them represents a small group of people who receive certain rewards from the capitalists by introducing workers to factories and people who need workers. At the same time, the jobs they hold are what immigrants most urgently need at the moment. Even if they are not good jobs, they can be introduced to other immigrants for a fee.
Usually they use their status and reputation among immigrants to obtain more benefits and conveniences, so when something goes wrong, they naturally have to bear more responsibilities!
Moreover, they are not all innocent, because before every demonstration, these people are responsible for contacting their followers. In a sense, their actions and irresponsible attitudes indirectly create After this tragedy, they should naturally bear this part of the responsibility.
In the end, Sivalika said that trying to coerce more people to use the innocent power of the group to pay for their actions is the most shameful manifestation. He is not willing to be a shameful person. He just takes his own responsibility and lets others Peace of mind.
As soon as the report came out, it shocked the entire western and even imperial society, and also made people know this young man. Not many people in the immigrant group regarded Sivalika as a traitor, but regarded him as a great person.
Ask yourself, not everyone has the courage to take on such a terrible thing, more than a hundred people died, maybe Siwarika will be sentenced to death. But his courage, his spirit, and his actions saved millions of immigrants and saved the "class antagonism" and "group antagonism" that were very likely to exist in the future. Even among the working class, there were voices in favor of recognizing Sivalika. The positive image of this young man who had the courage to take responsibility appeared on the paper and immediately became a topical figure of the moment.
To this end, a senior law firm in the Imperial Capital said that based on recognition of Sivalika's noble character, they are willing to provide necessary legal assistance and defense for the two cases of Sivalika and the arson case for free, so as to make it as fair and just as possible , fair eyes stay on them. .
On the ninth day after the incident, Dulin suddenly announced a public speech and invited most of the immigrants to have a certain degree of authority, as well as senior leaders of the workers' union branch.
In public speeches, Dooling did not target the working class and immigrant groups but directly targeted the state government and attacked the judges responsible for hearing arson cases.
"The arson case and the two-day massacre reflect the huge problems that the West is facing now. Why can a case that is not too special end in such a way? I personally think that there may be official malfeasance and possible The official crimes involved are seriously affecting the operation of the empire. The existence of this small group of people is a shame for the empire, a shame for the legal system, and a shame for all the people of the empire!”
"I call on the cabinet and the Ministry of Justice to investigate the people or forces that influenced the final verdict of the arson case, including judges and officials at all levels, to find out whether they are seeking personal gain in disregard of the law and whether there is anyone behind the scenes. Instructing them to make such a twisted judgment, even I, a person who has never studied law, deeply understand that such a judgment in this case is against legal justice and the will of the people.”
"Who is going against the trend and doing such a bad thing recklessly? We need to find him out and throw him under the sun. Let us all take a look at him and then judge him!"
"In addition, I express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims who lost their lives in the two-day tragedy. Everyone is innocent and they do not deserve to be treated like this. No matter what we say or do now, nothing can undo such tragedy. As a result. I will donate two million Imperial Star Dollars in my own name to help these families who have lost their main labor force to tide over the current difficulties and provide humanitarian care and attention!”
"In the final analysis, the cause of the arson case is still an issue of labor competition. Now there are major disadvantages in the employment issue in the West and even in the entire society. This is also an important issue that urgently needs improvement. This includes issues regarding the legal rights and interests of immigrant workers. "Why haven't the workers' unions come forward just because of their immigration status?"
"Give more attention and assistance to the working class and immigrant workers, and actively establish relevant legal provisions to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of working people. This is the best way to avoid similar incidents from happening in the future and keep tragedies away from us."
"At the same time, I will also announce another thing here. Based on the three guarantees policy promulgated by Mr. Memnon during his administration in the western region, through my active efforts and communication, I have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Social Labor and Social Services of the Cabinet. And With my active efforts, the west will become the first region in the entire empire to implement "social basic security measures". I believe that everyone has handed over the three guarantee contracts in the early stage. If there is no handover, the contract will be taken to the local city hall as soon as possible. Social Basics The safeguard law will be promulgated within the year..."
Dulin's public speeches were a great success. He cleverly courted both groups, especially the immigrant group. Now more and more immigrants will become the most important vote base in the general election fourteen months later. At the same time, the sentiments of the working class were not hurt.
This may be the core of the campaign, spending money to buy support.
With the help of money and prestige, the state government, including the cabinet, immediately gave Dulin the most direct feedback. They would send an investigation team to investigate the entire trial process of the arson case and whether there was any influence from outside forces, allowing the judge to make a decision. Wrong verdict.
In addition to discussing Siwarika and the two cases, people also began to discuss another thing - basic social security measures.
In the next half month, the judge who made the original verdict was removed, four prosecutors were suspended for investigation due to suspicion of official crimes, and the Empire's Supreme Court rejected the state court's final decision and sent it back for a new trial.
In addition, the trial regarding the two-day massacre has also begun in the Supreme Court.
Dulin easily resolved the problems that the state government considered difficult to solve, and at the same time satisfied his personal political demands, which raised his reputation in the west and even the entire empire to a higher level.
A dazzling political star is about to make his debut!
(End of chapter)