17 JUNE 1876, Page 3

The National Zeitung states definitely that negotiations are in progress

for the cession of Heligoland to Germany. The state- ment has not the slightest foundation, the subject never having been mooted ; but it has excited some apprehension in the little island, where the inhabitants do not want to be governed to death, or made liable to the naval conscription, or be taxed for the support of the German Empire, as well as their own Govern- ment. They are very good friends to Great Britain, and quite aware that Germany would not restore the only thing that could compensate them for the transfer—the gaming-table, that paid all taxes.