Chapter 274： Safety and health overhaul (1/2)

Whether it is ahead of time or not, the ”Safety and Health Law” of the New Holy Roman Empire has been released, and it will be enforced nationwide by law.

The first is the factory, which must improve the living conditions of workers to meet the minimum standards of safety and health laws.

At this time, the advantage of not placing the factory in the city is reflected, and it is very easy to get the land from the surroundings.

Anyway, with the development of African colonies, a lot of cheap timber has poured into the country, and the cost of building wooden houses is very low. Ten days and a half months of work can solve the problem.

This naturally disharmonizes the factories staying in the urban area. The cost of land acquisition in large cities with a lot of land can be much higher.

Franz can't manage these problems. The government has long ordered the factory to be moved to the suburbs, reducing the burden on the city.

Earlier relocation, as well as government-sponsored relocation subsidies, now that you have chosen not to be obedient, now you are carrying it yourself.

Urban safe water is also on the agenda. Once the reconstruction is completed, the water supply company will uniformly supply water, and the messy underground water wells can be eliminated.

In order to cultivate the good habit of drinking water, the government has forced factories, enterprises, public places, and government agencies to provide all drinking water with boiling water.

The excuse is to prevent cholera. Two years ago, the British just confirmed that the spread of cholera is related to drinking water, safety and health, and the continent launched a health revolution.

Cholera has not disappeared, and it still appears in people's sight every three to five. It is the most terrifying and common plague of this era.

Those who dare to prevent the implementation of the safety and health law are deliberately spreading the plague crimes. No matter what era, bureaucrats are the best at it.

Later generations of common trash cans were also introduced into the streets of Vienna, and littering was not fined, and the streets were directly punished. The guarantee is impressive and unforgettable.

New Brook

The safety and sanitation in China has undergone a major rectification, and it is different in the colonies. There are no factories and enterprises at all, and even small family-style workshops are rare. If you have to say yes, it is also a mine.

The abuse of workers by capitalists may still happen in the country. Whoever dares to do so here will leave in minutes.

There are workers everywhere in the colonies. Who is willing to push their own workers out? The relationship between supply and demand in the labor market determines the status of employers and employees.

It is not difficult to implement safety and health regulations in mines. People are afraid of death. The death rate on the African continent is so high. Taking hot baths and drinking water to prevent infectious diseases are minor problems.

Anyway, there is no cost increase. The construction of an employee dormitory can organize the workers to do logging by themselves, and the fuel for burning water can also organize the workers to do it by themselves. There is no need to buy.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen said happily: ”You, the country has decided to colonize New Brook, and formally upgrade it to New Brook. Congratulations on your promotion.”

The Vienna government intends to focus on the African continent. This ”New Brook” and the domestic city are in the same administrative level.

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen also became the first mayor directly because of his effective governance. As for the issue of military officers serving as local officials, there are no obstacles in Austria.

It is impossible to transfer the text to the military, but the transfer of the text to the military has always existed. Basically, the senior officials of the Vienna government have experience in military service.

It is not uncommon for active duty officers to become local administrators. This can be done in China, let alone a colony.

There aren't so many messy relationships in China here, it's all about political achievements. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen did not have much ability. The origin of the military man's greatest advantage was that he strictly enforced domestic orders.

It can be said to be rigid or blunt. The Vienna government doesn't care so much. The end result is that New Brook is well-organized and the central government's order is carried forward.

With the high mortality rates of immigrants in various colonial strongholds, the situation in New Brook has been embargoed.

According to Franz's rules of employment, they should be promoted, and the surrounding bases were drawn up to form Austria's first city on the African continent.

After a pause, Stephen went on to say, ”However, don't be too happy for everyone, and our responsibility for promotion is even greater.

The focus of our work next, in addition to promoting safety and health knowledge and reducing mortality from diseases, we must also find ways to develop the colonial economy, mainly the farm and plantation economy. ”

The mining director Gordon asked in wonder: ”Mr. Mayor, why is it developing the farm and plantation economy rather than focusing on the long-term mining industry?”

Lieutenant Colonel Stephen replied: ”The mining industry is not a long-term solution. The gold mines we have discovered may be mined out within a few years or ten years. What will the local economy do then?

The domestic plan is to occupy Guinea for a long time, so it is necessary to develop a sustainable farm and plantation economy.

Of course, the mining industry cannot be abandoned, which is the main source of revenue for the municipal government. In the short term, the colonial government wants to achieve a balance of payments, which is in the mining industry. ”

Tax Commissioner Diego reminded: ”Mr. Mayor, in addition to calculating immigration expenses, New Brook's fiscal balance has been balanced.

With the influx of gold diggers, our city's commercial development is very fast. Commercial taxes account for 7% of fiscal revenue, tariffs account for 1% of fiscal revenue, and special industry taxes account for 100% of fiscal revenue. Six-sixths, tobacco and alcohol monopoly revenues account for 8% of fiscal revenues, and mining taxes account for 76% ...

In the third quarter of this year, the total fiscal revenue was 94,000 Aegis, the total expenditure was 96,000 Aegis, and the fiscal deficit was Aegis 2000. It is expected that the balance of payments will be achieved by the fourth quarter. ”

This is his achievement and cannot be ignored. Although the mining industry still occupies an absolute dominant position, the income from other industrial development cannot be ignored.

Industrial development belongs to development, and it is able to turn development into fiscal revenue. This is the credit of the tax bureau. In many colonial strongholds, mining taxes directly account for more than 90% of fiscal revenue.

New Brook was able to reduce this ratio to 76% and achieved fiscal balance. This is not easy, especially since the colonial agriculture is still in the tax-free stage.

The mayor Stephen affirmed: ”Yes, New Brook can develop to this point. The tax bureau is very successful, and it is all in the ranks.”

”Next, I hope everyone will make persistent efforts and let New Brook take it a step further. I think everyone is very clear about the development potential here.

Rich resources and fertile land, as long as these places are developed, New Brook will be the richest region in Africa in the future, and it will not be worse than many domestic cities.