Congo Free State.
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{B ~m n-ngfc,n.i«|«J In the appeal at Benia,. in the Congo Free State, against a. conviction for murder and robbery, Major Arnold declared l that whatever he Iliad done was justified by the circumstances. /.Mi© country was in open revolt and the natives frequently attacked 'him. Natives testified that a large batch of natives was suddenly-sent to Aaoli prison, and when they lay clwvii at night they were literally piled on on© another. Terrible struggles ensued for the best places and 'by tlie morning 33 persons were dead.
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Horowhenua Chronicle, 19 July 1911, Page 3
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103Congo Free State. Horowhenua Chronicle, 19 July 1911, Page 3
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