Show THE FLEETFOR CHINA I Prince Henrys German Squadron 2 Ready to Sail TH AUSTRIAN EMPIRE NEGOTIATIONS ON TH LANGUAGE GUAGE QUESTION Francis Josef to Issue a Decree Prolonging Pro-longing Status Quo Between Austria Aus-tria and Hungary Rumor That China H Ceded K Chau Foreign News Berlin Dec 8It is rumored tonight that China has ceded Kiao Chaue to Germany Whether the report be true 1 or not there is every indication in the ever t preparations for the expedition under i Prince Henry that a long stay is contemplated con-templated Emperor William will make the departure of Prince Henrys squadron squad-ron from Kiel the occasion for an imposing im-posing naval display THE FLEET The Brandenburg a firstclass battleship battle-ship of more than 10000 tons displacement displace-ment and the Wurtemburg a sec ondclass battleship of nearly 7000 tons while coming from Chris I tiana to Kiel to take part in the display Collided Both vessels were injured the Wurtemburg so badly that is was necessary to send her to dry dock BON VOYAGE PRINCE HENRY Hamburg Dec 8On leaving Prince Bismarck to go to China Prince Henry I said Let me also salute that brow which my grandfather so often kissed He then kissed Bismarck on the forehead fore-head and cheek The aged statesman wished him a safe voyage good success suc-cess and a happy return |