Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-07-24

His majesty regrets that no precise deffni-
tion ever has been given him Of what his
majesty is TO understand by the expression
srights Of the empire of AMMAN and of the
kingdom of Cambodia on the left bank OF the
Mekong river aud on the islands Of the Me-
kong river" His majesty has been
Ever Ready to Abandon
all the territories over which the existence OF
these rights should have been proved, and
f1ve months ago his majesty proposed TO SUBJ
init all contested points to intern Ational arbi-
tration. Now he submits to the pressure OF
circumstances. in order TO restore peace TO his
people and security to the numerous CONNER
cial interests at stake in this country.
His majesty, therefore, consents to de-
limitation of the frontiers between Siam and
Cambodia. All the territory on the left bank
of the Mekong river south OF a line drawn
from the most northerly Of the Siamese mill
tary posts recently occupied by the Franco
Annamite troops to another point situated in
the same latitude-that Is, on the 18th degree
north latitude-will be regarded a Annamite
and Cambodian territory, the river below the
point indicated becoming the line of separa-
tion between the neighboring states ~ far as
TO the point at which the river enters Cambo-
dian territory, the use Of the Islands In the
river being common TO the three conterminous
states. The two Siamese military posts now
existing In the above described territory will
be evacuated within month.
His Majesty Dsplofes Sincerely
the losses experienced by both sides in connec-
ton with the Keng- Kien and Khalmon incl
dents, as well as the regrettable collision at the
mouth OF the Menam river. The Bangbien Will
be liberated and other satisfaction demanded
will, II necessary, be given, 80 far as is COM
patible with ordinary justice. and the inde-
pend ence of the Siamese government, which
the French government has declared its de-
sire to respect. The four persons found guilty
of acts Of personal aggression, contrary to ma
tional or International law, against French
subjects, will be punished, and, where neces-
sary, compensation In money will be made to
the relatives of the victims.
Long notes have been exchanged by us five
times on the subject OF certain claims made
by French subjects on account of damage
alleged To have been suffered by them, owing
to the action of Siamese officials. These
Allegations Are Contested,
however, by the latter. The king. guided
by the same considerations as those actu-
ating the foregoing decisions. agrees not TO
insist on the question Of principle, and 10
hand over 10 the government OF the
French republic the sum Of 2.OO0,0o0 francs for
the benefit OF those who suffered the above
mentioned losses. the Samese government
without however, making II a condition 10
appointment OF a mixed commission TO In
ouire into the question OF damages and the
paragraphs 4, s and OF the French govern
ment's demands.
Other Points.
The report further states that the Siam
government will cover the amount of in
demnifications enumerated, the deposit to
be made simultaneously with exchange of
notes by the two governments
The king believes that 100000 francs
will exceed the amount of indemnities
claimabIe, and he expects the French gov
ernment to refund the balance.
The reply claims that Siam has thug
given proof OF it's sincere desire to main.
tain good relations with the French.
The communication is signed by the
Siamese minister OF foreign affairs.
1t Is stated that Slams reply Is consid-
cred unsatisfactory. M. Pavie will prob
ably leave Bangkok on Wednesday to 20
aboard the cruiser Forfait.
Another Battle Reported.
A dispatch to The Temps from Saigon
says: A telegram from Stungtreng an
nounced that Captain Villiers, command
ing the French forces at KhonR, reopened
fire upon the Siamese on the morning of
the 10Th inst. In the course Of the day
the French captured Forts Dongua, Dongo
and Donhan, thus confining the enemy to
Fort Donsom. The last named strong
hold, though protected by three series Il
well constructed Notifications, was cap
tured on the following day without loss to
the French.