II. That its chief objects shall be to develop the material resources of
Africa, Madagascar, and the adjacent Islands; and to promote the
Christian civilization of the African races; as by these means the
Society believes that the annihilation of the Slave Trade will
ultimately be accomplished.
III. That for the attainment of these objects it will strive to employ
the following and other suitable means:--
1. Encourage the production of cotton, silk, indigo, sugar, palm
oil, &c., by the introduction of skilled labor, African or
European, into those parts of the earth which are inhabited by the
African race.
2. Assist, by loans or otherwise, Africans willing to emigrate from
Canada and other parts to our West Indian Colonies, Liberia, Natal,
and Africa generally, or to any countries that may offer a suitable
field of labor.
3. Form Industrial Missions in harmony, where practicable, with the
agency already established for the extension of Christianity in
Africa.
4. Supply (as occasion may require) suitable Mechanical and
Agricultural Implements for the use of the same.
5. Procure samples of every kind of native produce, for the purpose
of submitting the same to the mercantile and manufacturing
communities of this country, with a view to the promotion of
legitimate commerce.
6. Encourage and assist exploring expeditions into the interior of
Africa and Madagascar.
IV. That Subscribers of not less than Half a Guinea annually be Members
of this Society, during the continuance of their subscriptions; that the
subscriptions be payable in advance, and be considered due at the
commencement of each year; that Donors of Ten Guineas and Collectors of
Twenty Guineas be Life Members.
V. That the management of the Society be vested in a Patron,
Vice-Patrons, President, Vice-Presidents, and a Council consisting of
not less than Twenty Members.
VI. That a general Meeting of the Members of the Society be held in
London in the spring of each year, when the financial statement shall be
presented, and the Council elected for the year ensuing, who shall
appoint an Executive Committee to conduct the business of the Society.
VII. That the Honorary and Corresponding Members may be nominated by the
Council.
VIII. That any funded property of the Society be invested in the names
of three Trustees, to be chosen by the Council, and that all orders for
payments on account of the Society be signed by two Members of the
Executive Committee and the Secretary.
IX. That the accounts of the Society be audited annually by a
professional auditor, to be chosen by the General Meeting.
X. That the Council shall have power to appoint such officers and
assistants as they shall deem necessary for the efficient conduct of the
affairs of the Society, subject to the approval of the next Annual
Meeting.
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