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Chapter 3: THE GERMAN ANNEXATION OF CAMEROON

TERMS OF THE PRELIMINARY TREATY OR THE KINGS MEMORANDUM OF JULY 12th 1884
  • It was produced by Douala rulers etc containing conditions for German annexation legalized by Emile Schutze the German consult in Gabon.
  • Middleman monopoly is trade meaning white man should not trade directly with prople in the interior.
  • Their laws of marriage should be respected.
  • They should respect their natives and rights.
  • Natives should be punished only for crimes committed.
  • Annual payment should be continued achieved by the chiefs as in the past.
  • Former treaties of friendly ship and commerce to remain inforce.
  • No duties or tax on their domestic animals.
par Claude Foumtum


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