London, 28th May.
King Humbert's reception at Berlin has produced a strong reaction in Russia in favour of France,—Struits Times, London, 21st May.
The passenger steamer German Enperor, from Bilboa, has sunk in the English Chan nel after a collision with the steamer Bevesford, outward bound to Bombay. Twenty of those on board the German Emperor were drowned. The Beresford is proceeding to Gravesend for repairs, 22nd May.
The steamer Beresford has reached Gravesend with most of those who were on board the steamer Geman Emperor. Only six lives were lost in the collision, and not twenty as was at first reported. berlin, 2st May.
His Majesty King Humbert, accompanied by the Prince Royal Victot Emmanuel, and Signor Crispi, arrived here this morning. The meeting between the Emperor William and King Humbert was of a most. cordial nature. 'The streets along which the royal and lined with troops throughout. corrige passed were splendidly decorated 'Three thousand masons of this city have struck work. They demand a nine hours' working day and increased wages.
The strikes in Westphalia and Silesia are virtually over, A general strike has taken place among the miners working in the collieries at Zwickau in Saxony.—Ceylon Independent.
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