The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-25
SIAM IS TO Be BLOCEADED.
WarShipS Of the Two Nations Lying
Near Together Ready to Fight,

bies of the Houssof Commons.
Paris, July 24.-M Develle had a long
conference with Premier Dupuy yester-
day Only at the last minute was 1t de-
cided to impart to the press Slams reply
and the governments decision. 1t lis
stated that NJ. Develle has notified Ad-
miral Human to proceed at once to
declare blocade
The Soir comments thus in an extra
edition on Slams reply: "Siam comedies
only the least important of the conditions
put by France Her resistance is due
obviously to English influence. NJ. De
velle would do well to speak clearly and
firmly to Lord Dufferin' -
1t is stated chat M. Pavie, the F'renc
minister to Siam, has been ordered to
leave Bangkok in Jwenty-four hours.
TAKEN AS A BLOW AT ENGLAND.
London, July 24.-The Times this morn
ing published an editorial which expresses
the general English opinion of the merits
of the Franco-Siamese dispute. In com
menting upon Slams answer to the
French ultimatum the Times says
Slams refusal to go beyond just and
reasonable limits, or to concede territory
to which France never put in an effective
claim until the other day, is no excuse
for a measure of hostility, ostensibly di-
ICCbCA uEdlIlob tOldIlltSts Uub really SbElh-
ing at the commerceOf England and other
countries having commercial relations
with SIAM
sIAMEsE READY TO FIGHT.
The Bangkok correspondent Of the
Daily Chronicle telegraphs under yester-
days date: THE SiameSe warships are
anchored one mile from the French.
crowded with men ready for action.
Their intention is, in case the French
commence hostilities, to steam down and
ram the French gunboats attempt to
board them in force and attack the crews
with fixed bayOnets. The German gun
boat Wolf has arrived here"
ALL THE TALK IN THE LoPBIEs,
The circumstances complications have
been the one absorbing topic in the lob
bies of the house of commons to-day. The
situation is regarded with apprehension
by all parties and the last news from
Bangkok and Paris Is read with as much
anxiety as eagerness. On all sides
regret is expressed that the
British warships in Siamese waters
were not reinforced a month ago, as the
British interests in Siam out-number the
French a hundred to one. This afternoon
a council of ministers was summoned at
the instance of Lord RoseberFy, secreta-
ry Of state for foreign affairs, to meet in
the prime minister's room of the House
of Commons The only subject discussed
was the situation at Bangkok.
A dispatch from Paris to the Central
News states that the blockade of the
Siamese coast will become effective on
Thursday or Friday next.
COMMENTS OF LONDON EDITORS.
London, July %, 4 A. M.-The Times
says editorially this morning: eng
lands main objection in the matter is
against making British and French pos
sessions in Asia co-terminous. If she so
desired, she might warn France of the
/ dangers she is running by reminding her
of the TOnquin Fiasco."
The Daily News comments at length on
the opinion prevalent in the German press
that the squabble between France and
England over Siam would be of advant-
age to Germany, and expresses a belief
that such a sQuabble would afford a rest
to the historic fire-eaters on both sides of
the Vosges.
The Standards leader on France and
Siam coutalns this passage: THE terms
that France is trying TO impose on Siam
would be undefendable in a court of inter
national morality. The remarkable ex-
perience which we gained from the
occupation Of Tunis of the methods
of French diplomacy, forbids us to
accept too cOnhdingly the published
programme of the Quai d'Orsay. 1t is
Earl OF Rosebery's duty to tell France
plainly that she is pledged to respect the
independence of this buffer state We
cannot remain inactive in the face Of
Frances preparations for contrary ac-
ton" In conclusion the Standard saws:
''The cynical tone of the German press
is much safer guide for NJ. Develle than
are the acclamations of the Paris cafes
The Bangkok correspondent of the
Times telegraphs the ''irritation of the
British colony is intense at the seeming
apathy of the home government"
NOTICE OF THE BLOCKADE.
Paris, July "a, :45 p. M.-The govern
ment has notified the powers that it in
tends to esQablish blockade of the Siam
ese coast without prejudice to other
measures that may be taken with the OBJ
ject of securing to France the guarantees
to which she is entitled. A council of
ministers will be held tomorrow to de-
eide what additional measures shall be
taken TO ensure the obtaining of
guarantees from Siam. President Carnot
is at Mary-LeRoi and the cabinet will
go there for deliberation. The ministers
will meet at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning,
President Carnot presiding. The French
government is making arrangements with
another government for the protection of
French subjects in Siam during the alb
sence from Bangkok of NJ. Pavie, the
French minister.
ATTITUDE OF THE PARTISAN PRESS.
Paris. July 25.-4 a. ma majority of
the Paris newspapers devote as much
space to denunciation of England as to
the matter at issue between France and
Siam England is reproached by them
with supporting the Siamese in their
opposition to Frances Just demands
and with planning to give the
Siamese secret aid when hOstilities begin.
The extreme conservative and radical
newspapers alone abstain from discussing
the situation They are holding back so
as to denounce the government in case
the Siamese venture proves a tiZzle.
The Liberte says that the French gun
boats probably will 90 down the river
shell and destroy the Paknam forts and
then return to their positions before
Bangkok to bomba the palace. ''Some
painful measure is necessary" adds this
Journal "for the preservation of Frances
prestige"
PAvIE's DEPARTURE.
Bangkok, July %, 2 a. mn. Pavie,
the French minister resident, has lowered
the flag over his Offices, and has notified
the Siamese government that he will
leave the city and go aboard the French
warship Inconstante Wednesday. He has
requested the government 10 provide
pilots to conduct the Lutin and Comete
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