This situation
could properly be met only by energetic and sincere international
co-operation. The next chapter will review efforts directed toward this
end.[151]
FOOTNOTES:
[1] _House Journal_ (repr. 1826), 9 Cong. 2 sess. V. 468.
[2] Cf. below, Sec. 59.
[3] _Annals of Cong._, 9 Cong. 2 sess. p. 238.
[4] There were at least twelve distinct propositions as to the
disposal of the Africans imported:--
1. That they be forfeited and sold by the United States at
auction (Early's bill, reported Dec. 15: _Annals of Cong._, 9
Cong. 2 sess. pp. 167-8).
2. That they be forfeited and left to the disposal of the
States (proposed by Bidwell and Early: _Ibid._, pp. 181, 221,
477. This was the final settlement.)
3. That they be forfeited and sold, and that the proceeds go
to charities, education, or internal improvements (Early,
Holland, and Masters: _Ibid._, p. 273).
4. That they be forfeited and indentured for life (Alston and
Bidwell: _Ibid._, pp. 170-1).
5. That they be forfeited and indentured for 7, 8, or 10
years (Pitkin: _Ibid._, p. 186).
6. That they be forfeited and given into the custody of the
President, and by him indentured in free States for a term of
years (bill reported from the Senate Jan.
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