LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 810, 27 January 1903, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

BATTLE EXPECTED.

By Telegraph—Press AssociationCopyright. (Received 11.5-1 p.m., January 2d.) LONDON, January 2(1. Bi.shamara is advancing on Fez. A decisive battle is expected in the vicinity of Sibu river. PANAMA CANAL. NEW YORK, Jan. 26. The United Stales guarantees the neutrality of the Panama Canal and Coklndia's sovereignty, and undertakes to open it for traffic within fourteen years’ time.

THE BOXERS. PARIS, January 2G. French missionaries in Szechuan provinces predict a Boxer outbreak in the spring. They accuse the Viceroy of complicity. SHORTAGE OF CASH. CONSTATINOPLE, January 26. The Grand Vizier has instructed the Turkish Treasury to cease all payments until further orders.

LATEST MESSAGES. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received 1 a.m., Jan. 27. Capetown, Jam 26. Mr Chamberlain reached Licbtenburg on Sunday. Received 1.15 a.m., Jan. 27. Melbourne, Jan. 26.

Tho weather was delightlui for the holiday. The principal event was tho A.N.A. fete. The speakers of tho luncheon included the Governor and Premier. The latter, referring to State affairs, said there had been too much fiddling with Socialism. A voice asked, '• What about New Zealand Another suggested, “ Victoria, go back to sweating.” Tho Premier ignored these interjections. The qualifying boats of the wheel race for the Australian Cup providod good racing.