London vid Bombay, 19th November.
Lord Pauncefote and Mr. John Hay, U.S. Secretary of State, have signed a new Nicaragua Canal treaty.—Reuter.
Later.
The new Canal treaty makes no discrimination in favour of United States shipping, all nations sharing alike.
Great Britain leaves the United States as sole guarantor of the neutrality of the Canal.—Reuter.
London, 19th November.
The draft of the Isthmian Treaty has been signed. Its basis is believed to be the freedom of the canal to the trading and war ships of all nations,—Special service.
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