(Special Cable service of "Der Ostasintische Lloyd.") Berlin, W4th January, The representatives of the Powers interested have received orders to open preliminary negotiations with Mr. Bowen, the representative of Venezuela, as soon as he will have arrived in Washington. The report, according to which the United States Government has addressed Italy al-lading to discontinuation of the blockade, is unfounded. On the contrary, all Powers agree that the blockade must be continued. The latter commences now to he felt very strongly by Venezuela, is expected that it will be possible to separate the Crown Princess of Saxony from her lover, the teacher Giron. Proj bably the Princess will be declared to be sick and then receive all possible consideration.
The Chinese Government. has now fully acknowledged that it is obliged to pay
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