Zulu War, 1879; Zululand (South Africa) -- History -- To 1879
[Sidenote: _Sir Garnet Wolseley's conditions._]
3. Not to import or allow to be imported into his territory by any
person, for any object whatsoever, firearms, or other goods of any
description, and ammunition from any port, inland or sea-coast,
and to confiscate all such goods or arms, etc., as come in, fining
the owners or possessors of them with heavy fine or such other
punishment as may be allowed.
4. Not to allow life to be taken on any pretence without trial
before the council of chiefsmen, allowing fair and impartial
examination of witnesses in the chiefs presence, and further not
to permit of witchcraft or witch-doctors, or "smelling out."
5. To surrender all fugitives demanded by British Government
flying from the laws, and to prevent their coming into Zululand,
and if in, to exert himself and his people to catch them.
6. Not to make war on any other chiefs without the sanction of the
British Government through the Resident of the district.
7. The succession to the chieftainship to be decided by ancient
laws and customs, and nominations of successors to be submitted
for approval of Government.
8. Not to sell or alienate the land.
9. To permit all people now in the district to remain upon
recognition of his power, and any wishing to leave to be allowed
to do so.
10. In all cases of dispute in which British subjects are
concerned, to appeal and decide by decision of British Resident,
and in other cases not to punish until approved of by Resident.
11. In all cases not included in the above, or in any doubt or
uncertainty, to govern and decide in accordance with ancient laws.
These terms, conditions, and limitations I engage, and I hereby
solemnly pledge my faith, to abide by and respect in letter or in
spirit without qualification or reserve.
Signed at Ulundi on the 1st day of September, 1879.
Chief——his X mark.
Induna——Do.
General commanding her Majesty's forces in South Africa, and High
Commissioner for South-Eastern Africa.
Signed by John Shepstone as witness of the correct interpretation
by him and thorough knowledge of the contents of the document the
chief has signed.
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