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England in Africa

The cabinet in London continues to discuss the partition of Africa with those who are interested. The shamelessness with which Europe has used it might makes right to have its way with the Black continent, will be seen as one of the most shocking things from this time. In all these grabs or transfers of territory, indeed, the poor indigenous people have been consulted as much as chickens are consulted about the sauce on which they would like to be eaten.

England has already concluded three treaties of partition with Germany, France and Portugal.

The Anglo-German treaty, despite some wrangling, is working to a degree. The Anglo-French treaty is very vague; I have even heard it said that it is full of traps for the French. In any case, it is only a draft, which the special commissioners are working out at their leisure.

As for the Anglo-Portuguese treaty, not yet ratified by Portugal, it is known that it has led the country of Vasco de Gama to boil over. The way it is going, this treaty threatens to lead to a conflict in which the stronger will make enforce its will without even waiting for the consent of the weaker.

All that is left is the Anglo-Italian treaty to conclude; it is being negotiated, by the way, at this very minute.

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3. "Miscellany"
4. "Bulletin of Europe and America"
6. Bulletin of Europe and America
8. News & Rumours Cuban fears over US tariff - English navy reforms - Lavigerie wrote to the King of Holland - Haitian diplomat promoted - Paris sea port - German fears over US tariff - Political developments in Brazil - Paris metro plans - Fundraising for Guadeloupe fire victims - Ship arrives in New York - Anti-slavery is sincere - Bank head in Haiti - New student group in the works - Workers congress - New newspaper for the youth - School cohort - Director changes at the Revue Bleue - Pianist broke his leg - King of Holland is ill - Obituary for a French writer
Contents of this tag:
3. "Miscellany"
5. "Bulletin of Europe and America"
7. "News & Rumours" News in Brief: Celebrations for the anniverary of Auguste Comte's death – A new Russian society in Paris – Gathering for newspapers – Anglo-Portuguese treaty reactions – Anniversary of Mexican independence – News on the abolition of the slave trade in Zanzibar – Fire at Thessaloniki – Flood in Senegal – A duel in Holland – News from Haiti's National Bank – Tensions in Dahomey – Bulgarian elections – A celebration for the centenary of Lamartine – First woman joins the Association of Parisian Journalists – Shortened season at the Hippodrome – Eruption of Vesuvius – "Meat bill" in the United States – New US consul-general in Paris – New imports bill in the United States – Obituaries
17. News & Rumours In brief: Cardinal Lavigerie's activities after the Anti-Slavery Congress – Haiti's ex-president left for Jamaica – Attempted attack on the Mexican president – Switzerland recognized the Republic of Brazil – Anti-English demonstrations in Portugal – Haiti's Minister in Spain visiting Paris – Congratulations to La Fraternité – An eye operation – New treaty negotiation over Africa – A theatre troupe's travels – Date set for the Chambers' return – Protectionism in Argentina – New deadline for trade deals with USA – Copyright conference – Marriage of Dumas fils's daughter
Contents of this tag:
2. "Miscellany"
3. "Bulletin of Europe and America"
4. Bulletin of Europe and America
6. News & Rumours Cuban fears over US tariff - English navy reforms - Lavigerie wrote to the King of Holland - Haitian diplomat promoted - Paris sea port - German fears over US tariff - Political developments in Brazil - Paris metro plans - Fundraising for Guadeloupe fire victims - Ship arrives in New York - Anti-slavery is sincere - Bank head in Haiti - New student group in the works - Workers congress - New newspaper for the youth - School cohort - Director changes at the Revue Bleue - Pianist broke his leg - King of Holland is ill - Obituary for a French writer
7. News & Rumours In brief: Cardinal Lavigerie's activities after the Anti-Slavery Congress – Haiti's ex-president left for Jamaica – Attempted attack on the Mexican president – Switzerland recognized the Republic of Brazil – Anti-English demonstrations in Portugal – Haiti's Minister in Spain visiting Paris – Congratulations to La Fraternité – An eye operation – New treaty negotiation over Africa – A theatre troupe's travels – Date set for the Chambers' return – Protectionism in Argentina – New deadline for trade deals with USA – Copyright conference – Marriage of Dumas fils's daughter
Contents of this tag:
1. "Bulletin of Europe and America"
2. Bulletin of Europe and America
3. News & Rumours In brief: Cardinal Lavigerie's activities after the Anti-Slavery Congress – Haiti's ex-president left for Jamaica – Attempted attack on the Mexican president – Switzerland recognized the Republic of Brazil – Anti-English demonstrations in Portugal – Haiti's Minister in Spain visiting Paris – Congratulations to La Fraternité – An eye operation – New treaty negotiation over Africa – A theatre troupe's travels – Date set for the Chambers' return – Protectionism in Argentina – New deadline for trade deals with USA – Copyright conference – Marriage of Dumas fils's daughter

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