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1. In all territories constituting the basin of the Congo and its affluents. The basin is bounded by the crests of adjoining basins——that is to say, the basins of the Niari, of the Ogowé, of the Shari, and of the Nile towards the north; by the line of the eastern ridge of the...
The Powers signatory to the present general Act reserve to themselves the right of eventually, by mutual agreement, introducing therein modifications or improvements, the utilit...
4. CHAPTER IV.The navigation of the Congo, without any exception of any branches or issues of the river, is to remain entirely free for merchant shipping of all nations in cargo or ballast, f...
1. CHAPTER I.1. In all territories constituting the basin of the Congo and its affluents. The basin is bounded by the crests of adjoining basins——that is to say, the basins of the Niari, of...
5. CHAPTER V.The navigation of the Niger, without excepting any of the branches or issues, is, and shall continue free for merchant vessels of all nations, in cargo or ballast, conveying goo...
3. CHAPTER III.In order to give a new guarantee of security for commerce and industry, and to encourage by the maintenance of peace the development of civilization in the countries mentioned i...
6. CHAPTER VI.The Power, which in future takes possession of a territory on the coast of the African Continent, situated outside of its actual possessions, or which, having none there, has fi...
2. CHAPTER II.In conformity with the principles of the right of natives as recognized by the signatory Powers, the slave trade being forbidden, and operations, which on land or sea supply sla...