Berlin, 25th November.
The leading social-democratic paper "Vorwirts" had published slanders and shameless accusations against Mr. Krupp, which affected him in such a manner that his heart trouble became apparently worse and finally took a fatal turn, The whole German Press condemn this proceeding of the Vorwarts " in the strongest terms and extol his exceedingly humane actions. The Crown-Attorney has instituted criminal proceedings against the editors of the Vorwarts." "The mourning for Krupp is general, and the funeral will be an exceedingly magnificent demonstration, which will gain, much by the fact that H. M. the Emperor will personally go to, Essen. 27th November.
A joint German-British action will shortly take place in Venezuela; the United States Government has been informed of it and will not render assistance to President Castro.
The three cruisers Amazone, Ariadne, and Niobe' are busy preparing to. sail for Venezuela early next week.
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