LATE CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume X, Issue 1056, 25 November 1903, Page 2

LATE CABLES.

THE WAKATIPU MISHAP

THOSE ON BOARD EXONERATED. FROM BLAME,

By Electric Telegraph—Per Press Association—Copyright. LAUNCESTON, Nov. 21. At the enquiry nto the recent mishap to the Wakatipu, the Court considered .that it was clue to a submerged rock, aud recommended an immediate survey of tileJocality. No blame was attached to anyone aboard.

WARSHIP. RELIEF CREWS, ALBANY, Nov. 24

The warships Scylla and I\iadeui have arrived with relief, crews ior the squadron. .VICTORIAN PREMIERSHIP, MELBOURNE, Nov. 24. It is understood that Mr Irvine wili advise iiis supporters that he •cannot see his way to retain tho Premiership after the present session. COMBINATION OF BREWERIES. MELBOURNE, Nov. 24.

A combine of leading breweries has been ai ranged with tiie view of ending the cut-throat- competition, and reducing the expenses of the trade.

Received 1U.13 p.m., Nov. 24 5

LONDON, Nov. 24.-

King Emmanuel donated one thousand pounds sterling to the Italian Hospital in London.

SEOUL, Nov. 24, Russia threatens to move it Yongamplio is opened to trade. Korea protests against interference as a violation of sovereign rights. NEW YORK, Nov. 24,

The Colombians have offered to make Panama the capiial of Colombia. The Panamans are indisposed to accept .the. flattering offer, foreseeing the restoration of the previous situation.

Received 12.41 a.m., Nov. 25. Melbourne, Nov. 24.

Mr Deukin is suffering from influenza, and has cancelled his proposed Tasmanian tour.

Sydney, Nov. 24,

At tho wool sales competition was generally active and prices practically unchanged. Melbourne. Nov. 24. Tho Governor und Lady Clark sailod by tho Orontos for Loudon. They had a hearty sond-off. There was a large military escort.