"The well merited homage it had rendered to the work of the King of Belgians from its very commencement."

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Congo Free StateBritish EmpireGerman Colonial EmpireSlaveryBelgian Colonial Empire
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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, NEW HONOURS FOR THE FREE STATE, Page 145. Baron Gericke d'Herwijnen, at the meeting of the Brussels Conference Act on May 10, 1890.