Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Unexpected Visitor (Happy New Year!)

On November 12th, 1902, as the whole year of 1902 was about to end, Australia welcomed an unexpected guest.

At the beginning of the year, the Island Nation had signed an alliance treaty with the British Empire. The purpose of this treaty was to contain the expansion of the Tsardom of Russia in East Asia, and also to protect the interests of both countries.

In fact, this treaty would also prompt the Russo-Japanese War to occur two years later, and after defeating the Far East army of the Tsardom of Russia, the Island Nation would officially gain recognition from other powers and become one of them in terms of strength and status.

However, this had no impact on Arthur and Australia, as Australia's sphere of influence was only in Oceania, not even touching Southeast Asia, let alone the more distant East Asia.

But Arthur did not expect that Australia could also welcome the visit of the Island Nation.