LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 946, 20 July 1903, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright Beceived 5.45 p.m., July 19. London, July 18.

The Daily Mail asserts that nothing is known in Paris of the alleged transfer of French possession in the Eastern Pacific to the United States. The removal of the troops to Tahiti was the result of a cyclone at Paumotu, and devoid of political meaning.

Berlin, July 18. Advices received here slate that .Russia will udtn-ro to the Sugar Oouvention of August for the purpose of facilitating the , conclusion of commercial treaties. LONDON, July 17. The Australian oarsman, F. S. Kelly, of Balliol College, won the Wingfield ■ sculls, J/eating A. H. Cloutte, of the London 'Rowing Club (last year’s winner) by lmin 12sec, in 23min 32see. WASHINGTON, July 17. An expedition under Mr McMillan, an American, which started to navigate the Blue Nile, has been abandoned, owing to the boats having been swamped. PARIS, July 17. Le Temps says if the British concede France a practicable route to Lake Tchad, it will be possible to settle the Newfoundland and other differences. Received 12.52 a.m., July 20. Brisbane, July 19. Arrived, the Hoana, from Vancouver. Received 12.52 a.m., July 20. Melbourne, July 19. The Federal Cabinet will on Wednesday consider a proposal to ask Mr Chamberlain to visit Australia. Ministers, however, are of opinion that in view of an early general election in Britain be will be unable to accept.