LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1027, 21 October 1903, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

THE RECENT COLLISION,

By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright Received 11.3 p.m., Oct. 20. London, Oct. 20. The Prince George has been beached for temporary repairs. The after part of the vessel is submerged, aud the torpedo flat is full of water. The Hannibal received no damage. SCANDINAVIAN EMPIRE. Berlin, Oot. 20. The Frankfuter Zeitung states that it is proposed to create Prince Charles of Sweden King of Norway, and unite Norway, Sweden, and Denmark into a Scandivanian Empire, with the King of Denmark as first Emperor, the object being to resist Russian conquest of the Peninsula CHEERS FOR MR CHAMBERLAIN. London, Oct. 20. Earl Beauchamp, speaking at King’s Hearth, contended that the result of the enquiry was a magnificent demonstration of the value of free trade. The meeting was, however, hostile, aud repeatedly cheered Mr Chamborlain. ONE NATION AND ONE CHURCH Received 1.10 s.m., Oot. 21. Capetown, Oct. 20. The Cape Synod, discussing the proposal to unite the Dutch reformed churches in South Africa, the speakers advocated one nation and one churoh. PANAMA CANAL. New York, Oct. 20. The Columbian Senato demands 25 million dollars besides Columbia retaining the territory through which the Panama Canal will pass. RIFLE CONTEST. Received 1.16 a.m., Oct. 21. Sydney, Oct. 20. At the National Rifle Association meeting the King’s prize was won by Sergeant Soden, of Queensland, with 222, James Wilson, New Zealand, seventh, with 214, taking j£7. AUSTRALIA’S CAPITAL. Melbourne, Oct. 20. The House dissented from the Senate’s amendment to make Bombala the capital by 30 to 16, and is now discussing the extension of area territory. The State Cabinet finally adopted the plan of redistribution of the seats. The Assembly under the Reform Act will be 65 single electorates, aud five membors will be elected by State employees.