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Newspaper compilation in December 1909 shows Albert at top left after inspection of a mine. His wife and children are at bottom right.

— Albert I of Belgium

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The chief comes to greet us, he is a handsome Baluba negro, dressed as a European with a white helmet; shame.

The negro workers are still unaware of the force that can give them union organization; happy industrialists.

It is indisputable that the blacks have benefited from certain benefits of civilization.

What a beautiful breed these Wagenias and how friendly.

The British people realise that they are fighting for the hegemony of the Empire. If necessary we shall continue the war single-handed.

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