spot the lines of demarcation between the British and French pos­ sessions, in conformity ·and in accordance with the spirit of the stipulations of the present Protocol. With respect to the delimitation of the portion of the Niger, in the neighbourhood of Ilo and the Dallul Mauri, referred to in article 3, the Boundary Commissioners shall, in determining on the spot the river frontier, distribute equitably between the two Contracting Powers such islands as may be found to interfere with the delimita­ tion of the river as defined in article 3. It is understood between the two Contracting Powers that no subsequent alteration in the position of the median line of the river shall affect the ownership of the islands assigned to each of the two Powers by the proces-i·erbal of the Commissioners. after being duly approved by the two Governments. Article 6 The two Contracting Powers engage reciprocally to treat with consideration (""bienveillance .. ) the native Chiefs who, having had Treaties with one of them, shall, in vinue of the present Protocol, come under the sovereignty of the other. Article 7 Each of the two Contracting Powers undertakes not to exercise any political action in the spheres of the other, as defined by articles I, 2. 3 and 4 of the present Protocol. It is understood by this that each Power will not, in the spheres of the other. make territorial acquisitions. conclude Treaties, accept sovereign rights or Protectorates. nor hinder or dispute the influence of the other. Article 8 Her Britannic Majesty"s Government will grant on lease to the Government of the French Republic. for the objects and on the conditions specified in the form of lease annexed to the present Protocol. two pieces of ground to be selected by the Government of the French Republic in conjunction with Her Britannic Majesty·s 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a protocol or agreement between the British and French governments regarding territorial boundaries, the Niger river, and the treatment of native chiefs. It mentions the delimitation of borders, the distribution of islands, and the leasing of land. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the document is a treaty or agreement between the two governments.

**Category**
International relations, Natural resources and environment