On National Day speech, Arthur also adhered to the previous plan, which was to give all Australasians a vaccination that war might not be far for Australasia.
While it was a speech, it also had a bit of a mobilization meaning. After all, geographically speaking, this European war could be completely ignored by Australasia, maintaining a neutral position and even taking the opportunity to sell large amounts of food and weapons resources to both sides.
However, if Australasia wants to rise and become a truly strong country in the world, it has to participate in this war.
Not participating in this war would mean not being able to have a share of the benefits after the war. Without the distribution of benefits, Australasia would forever be just the eighth power.
More importantly, this would cause the gap between Australasia and the United States to widen further and further.