Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-08-03

PARIS, July 30.--Prince Nadhana, the
Samese minister, went to the foreign Office
yesterday morning to communicate to NJ
Dsvelle, minister of foreign affairs, Slams
decision to accept the terms of the French
nltimatum. He was received by Al. Re-
veil, chief secretary, who, without waiting
for the prince to speak of his mission, in
formed him that NJ. Develle would be I'M
able to receive him, with the departure
of Nj. Pavie on the Fortait from Bangkok
Rll intercourse between Francs and Siam
had been stopped.
NJ. Revolt was proceeding to express ro-
grets when Prince Nadhena exclaimed;
But ] bring a flag of truce. We accept
the ultinatum." Nj. Revolt did not wait to
hear more. lie bolted into Deveies pres
snce, shouting: ISLAM accepts the ultima
tum y He then explained that Prince
Nadhana had brought the news and
waiting outside. NJ Develle at once received
the prince with exceptional cnrdiaiity. The
prince repeated that Siam accepted the ult
matum and expressed the hope that dlpo-
matte relations would be resumed.
Alter his departure, NJ. Devele tele-
phoned the news to Premier Dupuy, who
summoned a cabinet council. On this
short notice but Ave ministers could be
found, therefore, aftDr an informal discus
sioo of Slams surrender, the meeting adj
journed till to-day when President
Carnot vii confer with tho ministers either
In Paris or Marty LeRo The blockade
will doubtless he raised Immediately al
;tslSh for the present sac gunbosts now off
the Siamess coast will be- left in the gulf OF
Siam.
Slams OFFER Accepted.
PARIS, July 30-A cabinet meeting with
President Carnot presiding, was held at the
Elysee this evening. The decision wss that
Slams offer to conceGe the demands of
Frances ultimatum should be accepted.
The ministers deferred definite action.
Measures should have been taken to gueran-
tee Slams fultillment of the French de-
nauds. They took steps, however, to in
form NJ. Pavle French minister resilient
now at koh-S Chang, of Slams acceptance
of the ultimatum and the action OF to-day's
council.
The conference of the ministers was pro-
longed by a discussion of the steps which
might be necessary il settling the boundary
question between France and Great Britain.
A certain amount OF difficulty is expected
10 emberrass this part OF the negotiations.
Another cabinet m Getting will be held on
Tuesday.
Yielded Not without Assurance.
BANGKOK, July 30.-While the govern
tasnt Of siam accepted without reservation
Frances ultimatun, it received previously
lhe assurance that the kingdom would not
hs dismem bered until after the cousidera-
tioa, by ali powers concerned, of Frances
demand for tho tsrritory between the 18th
and Esd parallels.
1t is somewhat remarkable that before
Prince Nedhana, Siamese minister in Paris
could have received his instructions to &C
cept the ultimatum, Great Britain's refusal
to recognize the blockade had become
known in this city. The British
residents here, while rejoicing over the ac-
ton of the British government, give credit
to Capt. Jones, British minister In Bang
kok, for his careful and judicions conduct
throughout the critical period. Whenever
his advice was Oought by the court, Capl.
Jones pronounced in favor Of moderation
and concession.
Tho blockade is Still DIaintainod
by the Forfait, Lutin Inconstante, Comete
and Dion. The British war ships Pallas
and Swift remain at the Menam Bar, in
tide the blockade limits The British war
ship Linnet and tho German warship Wolf.
are at anchor in the river of Bangkok The
British government mail has been allowed
TO pass but mercantile correspondence with
Siamese firms has been cut Off An effort
is oeing made therefore, to render efficient
an overland postal service via Tavoy and
Rangoou.
Rear Admiral Human has errived at
Koh-SiChang. NJ. PAWS remains at the
same port, as all negotiations subsequent to
the rupture have been carried on directly
with Paris.
The French have seized the Samese mail
steamer Chantoboon and the Hong X on ?
steamer Phra Chula with 400 Chinese
aDcard, The Phra Chula eventually was
allowed to land her passengers and cargo at
Bangkok. She will sail for Hong Kong to-
morrow. OF the British steam ers rendered
Idle y the blockade, j are IN the trade
WITH dong Kong, eight with Singapore and
one in the trade with Bombay.