Berlin, 14th October.
A festival which was planned here in commemoration of the China Expedition, has been postponed on account of Count Waldersee's illness.
The eightieth birthday of Professor Vir~ chow was the occasion of great ovations for the famous pathologist. Delegations from all over the world had come to Berlin. The Emperor addressed a personal letter to the Professor, conferring upon him the gold medal for art and science. Chancellor Count Biilow invited all the international delegates to a banquet,
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