Krupps' Agricultural Scheme to Colonize 135,000 Acres in Salsk District A Russian correspondent at Ros-toff-on-Don, writing te a British which manufactures agricul-tura! machinery, gives particulars of a recent visit by a German delegation, consisting of representatives of Krupps and of a large concern for malting agricultural machinery. The Germans, it is, reported, are going io rent from the Soviet Government us a trial an area equal to 185,000 acres in the Salsk district of the Cossacks, which has never been under cuwltivation.
Krupps are credited with the intention of shipping all the necessary seeds and machinery, and of electrifying as far as possible all mechanical operations.. Dealings have also been entered into with the Agricultural Cooperative Societies in regard to Krupps supplying agricultural machinery in return for foodstuffs, Officials of the Soviet Agricultural Department have expressed the hope that not only 135,000 acres, but the entire South-East of Russia would be cultivated by the Germans.
The correspondent adds: "The Germans certainly -will do all to conquer our land in a smooth and friendly way.. If they rent 50,000 dessjation (135,000 acres) as a trial and bring their machines and seeds to our country this year, they certainly will go abend next year and engage 5,000,0000 or more in our huge country. The prospects of doing business and making money in our country are pretty well known by the Germans." usual, a look of grave anxiety giving his visage an even tauter Jock than ordinary.
When the Russian staff saw what the Japanese were doing they are: said-to have been jubilant and hailed the victory as already won. Gradually and surely the manojeuvre was: effected, the Japanese {commanders holding to their purpose in spite of the Russian fire,
ese vessels for many minutes before which played heavily on the Japan-the order to open fire was given. The mainmast of the Mikasa, the flagship, was blown away, bearing the Admiral's flag with it. Kato did not flinch, but bided his time patiently until the fleet was ready. When the right moment came, the Japanese opened fire, with what decisive result the world knows. Kato plans; and acts according to plan. He does not know what panic is.
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