Alexander III of Russia is asked in…
1888 CE to 1899 CE
Both nations promise to respect the rights of the tribes living on the islands therefore tribes living on the river have to choose their nationality.
A meeting is called in Paramaribo with granman Ochi to persuade the Aluku to become Dutch citizens.
The Aluku opt for French citizenship on May 25, 1891.
One of Aluku elders uses the following words:
"Sir, when you have a chicken whom you never feed, and your neighbor takes care of the animal would you think that the animal would stay with you, or do you think that it will leave and go to your neighbor? Well, the same applies to us."
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