River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-08-03
SHE SUES FOR PEACE.
Siam Informs France of Her Uncon
ditionsl Acceptance of the Latter's Ulti


Siam Informs France of Her Uncon-
ditionaI Acceptance of the Latter's UIfi-
matum-Peace Assured.
LONDON, July 81 The Siamese lega-
ton in this city has received dispatch
from Bangkok stating in effect that the
Siamese government, learning that
France regarded its reply to
the ultimatun as refusal to
grant the French demands, and being
most DESTROYS of maintaining peace,
has telegraphed instructions TO the Sia-
mese minister at Paris to inform NJ.
Develle, the French foreign minister,
that Siam accepts the ultimatum in its
entirety. The dispatch adds that the
Siamese government hopes that the
blockade will cease, that the diplomatic
negotiations will be resumed, and that
sn early settlement of the troubles will
be effected.
The cabinet council at which the de-
cision to grant all demands of Frances
ultimatum was made was called at the
royal palace Saturday morning. The
king presided. His two brothers and
all the ministers were present. After
sitting several hours the council APP
proved the views of the peace party.
Instructions were then telegraphed to
Prince Vadhana, Siamese minister in
Paris. that the government accepted
the ultimatuln regardless of all reser-
vations previously formulated.
The substance of the ultimatum was
as follows;
l. A recognition OF the rights of Anam and
Cambodia on the left, or eastern, bank of the
Mekong river far north as the twenty-third
parallel of latitude.
. The evacuation within a month Of the forts
held by the Slamese on the east bank OF the
river
Full satisfaction for various Siamese az
zressions against French ships and French
sailors on the Menam river.
4 Punishment of the culprits and provision
for the pecunisry indemnity of the victims
5. An indemnity Of Goa. 900 francs for various
damages sustained by French subjects
s The immediate deposit OF 100000 francs
to guaranty the payment OF the fourth and fifth
claims or the assignment of the taxes in certain
districts in lieu of the deposit OF 100000 francs
With the acceptance of the ultimatum
by the Siamese government the war
cloud in the east will of course pass
over.
PARIS, July s1.-The meeting of min
isters to consider Slams unreserved ac-
ceptance of Frances ultimatum was
held at the Elysee between 5 and Z
o'clock Sunday evening. President
Carnot came from Marly-le-Roi to pre-
side.
After deciding to accept Slams con-
cession of the French demands the
ministers deferred further definite ac-
ton until measures should have been
taken TO guarantee Slams fulfiilment
Of the French demands. They took
steps, however. to inform NJ. Pavie,
French minister resident. now at Koh-
Si-Chang. of Slams acceptance of the
ultimatum.
The conference of the ministers was
prolonged by a discussion of the steps
which might be necessary in settling
the boundary question between France
and Great Britain. A certain amount
Of difficulty is expected to embarrass
this part of the negotiations. Another
cabinet meeting will be held on Tues
day, when an effort will be made t.
have all the ministers present.
BANGKOK. July While the govern
ment of Siam accepted without reserva-
ton Frances ultimatum. it received
previously the assurance that the king
dom would not be dismembered until
after the consideration by all powers
concerned of Frances demand for the
territory between the 18th and ed par
allels.
The blockade is still maintained by
the Forfair, Lutin, Inconstante, Comete
and Lion. The British warships Pallas
and Swift remain at the Menam bar. in
side the blockade limits. The British
warship Linnet and the German warship
Wolf are at anchor in the river off Bang
kok The British government mail has
been allowed to pass but mercantile
correspondence with Siamese firms has
been cut off An effort is making.
therefore, to render efficient an over
land postal service via Tavoy and Ran
COON.
The French have seized the Siamese
mail steamer Shantabom and the Hong
Kong steamer Phra Chula with 400 Chi
nese aboard her. The Phra Chula
eventually was allowed to land her pas
sengers and cargo here.
PARIS. July 31.-The Figaro says
that England has suffered moral if
not a material check. Her influence in
the far east is diminished to the extent
that French influence is increased. The
Estafette thinks that Great Britain, as
well as Siam, built false hopes early in
the dispute on the supposition that
France would show hesitation and
weakness.
LONDON. july 3i.-The Daily Graphic
says editorially:
Islam acted with undouhted wisdom. Be
tween the apathy of Great Britain and the hos
tility of France she had no choice. On the sur
face it looks if Great Britain received a
check to her prestige in only arranging effectu-
ally to safeguard British commercial interests.
Now a protectorate over the whole OF siam
| west OF the Mekong is necessary TO restore this
prestige. Anything short OF this would be a
humiiat'ng defeat for England"
The Morning Post says editorially:
"The imbroglio cannot be regarded as abol-
Ished Nv the acceptance OF the ultima n. Ii
seems merely to have entered a fresh stage OF
development, Great Britain and possibly China
being SUBS tituted for Siam IN the final settle
ment"
The Daily News understands that a
meeting of the cabinet will be held to-
day to consider the questions arising
from the Siamese difficulties. slams
acceptance of Frances ultimatum. of
course, has done good deal to dimin-
ish anxiety" says The News, but it has
by no means settled the difficulty be-
tween France and this country"
BEHRING SEA SETTLEMENT.
Arbitrators Decide That Pelagic Sealing
Must Be Restricted.
PARIS, July Silt is announced on
reliable authority that the Behring sea
arbitrator will decide that pelagic
sealing should be restricted so as TO
| .,.-..-a..+ tho nxtinctinn of the fur seal