22 [No. 99 HISTORY 1891 Agreement with Portugal as to boundary in Kwango district . Death of Msiri and successful occupation of the Katanga . 1891–92 Beginning of monopolies and concessions . 1892–94 The Arab war ; complete overthrow of slave -traders. Steady advance of State forces into Nile basin . 1894 Final settlement of boundary with Portugal. Large territorial concessions by United Kingdom in Nile region in return for strip between Lakes Tanganyika and Edward (May 12 ) , which, on German protest, is abandoned (June 22) ; boundary on south defined . Modification of northern boundary by agreement with France (Aug. 14) .

1895 Proposed immediate annexation by Belgium , subject to transfer of obligation to respect French right of pre -emption ; change of policy of King in close communication with French President, Faure ; withdrawal of treaty and renewal of expansion towards Nile . Judicial murder of Stokes .

Outbreak of revolt of Batetela . 1896 Foundation of Domaine de la Couronne to secure funds for public works in Belgium and royal annuities.

1898 French and English at Fashoda ; Anglo -French agreement ; activity of Belgian officers in Nile basin .

1900 Suppression of revolts in progress since 1895 now nearly complete. Creation of Comité du Katanga with full adminis trative and commercial powers.

1901 Annexation by Belgium definitely opposed by King, who greatly extends activity of State in exploita tion. Belgium agrees to postponement of annexation (Aug. ) . Death , while in custody of State officials, of the Austrian subject, Rabinek , accused of trading in Katanga.