"2nd. The right of veto reserved to the British Crown upon treaties to
be concluded by the Republic with foreign powers; and
"3rd. The settlement of the debt. Seeing, however, that in the said
Convention of London considerable advantages are secured to the
Republic, especially in the restoration of the country's independence,
"_Resolves_, With acknowledgment of the generosity of Her Britannic
Majesty, to ratify, as it hereby does, the said Convention of London."
CHAPTER II.
CONSTITUTION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC.
ARTICLE 1.--This State shall bear the name of the South African
Republic.
ARTICLE 2.--The form of government of this State shall be that
of a republic.
ARTICLE 3.--It desires to be recognized and respected by the
civilized world as an independent and free people.
ARTICLE 4.--The people seek for no extension of territory, and
desire it only in accordance with just principles, when the interest of
the Republic makes such extension desirable.
ARTICLE 5.--The people desire to retain and maintain their
territory in South Africa unimpaired. The boundaries thereof are fixed
by proclamation.
ARTICLE 6.--Its territory is open for every foreigner who obeys
the laws of this Republic. All who are within the territory of this
Republic have equal claims to protection of person and property.
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