"The Arabs, who may be regarded as the man-hunting gang, are already weakened by the measures adopted. Recent events in the German possessions on the east coast, will both destroy the Arab prestige and increase our influence in ihe interior... The abolition of the abominable trade in human flesh will be accomplished, provided the necessary means are forthcoming."
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New Africa; an essay on government civilization in new countries, and on the foundation, organization and administration of the Congo Free State, declaration from the Imperial German Government at the Conference de Bruxelles, 1889-1890, Page 146
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