"The labours which we are about to undertake to regulate and develop the commercial relations of our countrymen with that Continent, and to render a service alike to the cause of peace and humanity."
— Berlin Conference

January 1, 1970

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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, THE BERLIN ACT AND COMMERCE, Page 56. Prince Bismarck, Commenting upon the work of the Conference in his inaugural speech.