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Ratté, Mary Lou, "Imperial looting and the case of Benin." ().
Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014. Paper 1898. Page 74.
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The district commissioner in Sapele today writes to the Crown Agents in London, to inform them of the sending of two bronze plaques, with a request for them to be valued in England.
Reference Ratté, Mary Lou, "Imperial looting and the case of Benin." (). Masters Theses 1911 - February 2014. Paper 1898. Page 74. Accessed: http://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/1898
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Bacon writes:
“Gradually all the stores were reshipped, and the last of the men embarked,” ( Page 127) ); “At the moment of writing everything seems peaceful and going well in the country. The squadron has dispersed to other waters on varied work, and the Protectorate Force is gradually returning to its ordinary duties ( pages 132 -1 33). Boisragon writes: “Then, again, the King was supposed to be very rich in ivory, as he received, or was supposed , to receive, one tusk of every elephant shot in his dominions ; but this ivory he seems to have stacked in his houses instead of selling,” “It is to be hoped when the country has got settled down after the late expedition that the trade will revive again, for the country, as I have said, is rich in all kinds of produce, palm-oil, kernels, rubber, kola nut etc. etc., and I fancy the people will be only too willing to open up trade when they find they can do it for themselves, and without let or hindrance from the King of Benin and his Juju men.” (Boisragon 1897. Pages 13, 14) It must be noted that no one of them mentions the Benin Massacre of Mr. Phillips and his men as the reason for this 'punitive expedition'; nor do they mention putting a stop to Benin human sacrifice. References: Bacon, R. H. Benin City of Blood, 1897 Bacon, R. Admiral Sir, Benin Expedition, A Naval Scrap-Book, First Part, 1877 – 1900: 197 – 207 Boisragon A, The Benin Massacre, 1897 The Gwato Force arrive back at Warrigi the base from which the Expedition Force started.
Bacon writes:
“Good-bye, Benin, your character must indeed be bad if the longing of seven hundred men to see you is in three days changed to a fervent desire never to look upon your red walls again.” Reference Bacon, R. Benin City of Blood, 1897, page 113 The Sapobar Force arrive back at Warrigi the base from which the Expedition Force started.
Commander-in-Chief Admiral Rawson and his naval brigade with the Ologbo Force arrive back at Warrigi the base from which the Expedition Force started from.
Captain Bacon writes: Time will show the effect of our possession of Benin. On the trade of the Benin River it cannot fail to be beneficial. The removal of trade Jujus, and increased security to travellers of all sorts, must not only bring the products of the country itself to European markets, but also increase the passage of trade from the interior. Moreover, the capture of the ancient city, at nearly the same time as the destruction of the power of *Beda, farther inland, will greatly increase the prestige of the white man, and make him safer and more respected in his travels through the neighbouring countries. Reference Bacon, R. H. Benin City of Blood, 1897, pages 128 - 129 *The Battle of Bida led by George Goldie of the Royal Niger Company took place on January 26 and 27 1897. Two Hausa princes: Princes Lapai and Aguay were killed in the battle. Prince Lapine the Emir's brother and other princes were severely wounded. When Bida fell, George Goldie took up residence in the Emir's palace which covered a vast area of land. He thus gained more land in the Southern and Northern Coasts of the Niger River to own and rule. With local rulers killed off or displaced, his territories expanded. Read about the battle here ----> *Read about the British public opinion on this matter here ---> WEST AFRICA- BENIN, ASHANTI, NUPE |
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