Montevideo, Dec. 19.
An incident occurred aboard the Grat Spee when the Commander, Capt. Langsdorf, announced his decision to scuttle the ship, itis reliably Tearned today.
Several officers are reported to have replied, in the presence of the men, that stich an action would be shameful, and that they preferred to sail out and fight even if it meant certain death, 'A communique issued by the Fors igh Ministry: reveals that the Ger-nan Minister ad requested 15 days (9 repair the battleship.
The Foreign Ministry then appointed a committee of experts, who Axed the final time limit—Reuter.
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