Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-07-27

along the 14th parallel, Siam, in her reply
grants only half of tho French demands.
The Paris newspapers, led by the Temps,
are conducting vigorous campaign in
favor OF tho governments full demands,
and are warning Great Britain against any
interferencs in the present complication.
Dispatches from Bangkok recently
say that tho territorial demands of France
arc regarded there as very vague. The 81
amesc, although intensely excited, are dis
playing great self-control.
The 1nconstante which OF all the French
guuboats in Sames, waters ha' the greatest
draught, will be able to cross the bar easily
before July 81, when the monsoon will in
crease the depth OF the water.
The refusal OF NJ. Devsle, French min
lister Of foreign affairs. to give Siam nn ex-
tension of time for her reply to the ultima
tum, is asoribed to his desire to force Slams
hand and prevent her negotiating for Brit
ish support.
British Press Defiant.
LONDON, July "a. The Globe SAYS:
1.-THE flagrant French aggression is aimed
at England. Siam is merely prstext hence
the duty OF the British foreign office is one
of extraordinary difficulty. Firmness is
necessary
THE st. James Gazette says: Lord
Rosoberry, British foreign minister, must
let the government at Baugok and Paris
know that France in her territorial claim is
going too far.
Such a check in the present temper OF the
French may have serious results.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: SIN regard
to these preposterous demands France must
reckon with England. We must not hesi-
tate TO let our voice be heard. IL France
cherishes the idea of bombnrding Bangkok
let her remember that the English gunboats
in Siamese waters could blow the French
gun boats out of the water il half an hour.
Let France pocket her blackmail and be
content"
Notified to Declare tho Blockade.
PARIS, July 24.-M. Develle, foreign
minister, it is stated has notified Admiral
Human, commanding the Siamese fleet, to
proceed al once to declare the blockade.
The Soir commenting on Slams reply,
says: Siam comedies only the least impor-
tant OF tho conditions put by France. Her
resistance is due obviously to English
influence All other Paris newspapers are
conducting a vigorous campaign in favor
OF tho governments full demand and are
warning Great Britain against any inter
ference in the complication.
The government has notified the powers
that it intended to establish a blockade Of
the Sinmese coast without prejudice to other
measures that may be taken to secure to
France the guarantees to which she lie en-
titled. The French government is arrang-
ing with another government for the pro-
lection of French subjects in Siam during
the absence from Bangkok Of NJ. Pave, the
French minister.
French Minister Lowers His Flag.
BANGKOK, July "a. M Pavie, French
minister resident, has lowered the flag over
his office and has notified the Siamese gov
eminent that he will leave tho city TO go
aboard the French warship Inconstante on
Wednesday. He has requested the govern
ment to provide pilots, to conduct the Lati in
and Cometo down the river. French sub =
jects in Bangkok will be placed under tn e
protection Of the Dutch consul.
Arrangements for tho Blockade.
PARIS, July "a The Libertc, newspa per,
says that France will seize and hold Bat
tambang and Ankor as guarantees that her
demands will be satisfied.
The Temps says that the beginning OF the
blockade will be deferred until Thursday or
Friday to enable France to take the steps
prescribed by international law. Besides
the blockade military operations will be
opened shortly. The details of these opera
tons will DE settled at q Cabinet council
within day or two.
Steps will be taken in Indo- China tow
ard serious action Immediately after the
arrival Of the battalion OF the foreign le-
gion. The second portion of this battalion
sailed from Msrseilles yesterday. The ma
tive militia will be reorganized and with
the imported companies OF the foreign
legion will cooperate with the force already
in active service in the Khong district.
Germany Pleased with the Game.
BERLIN, July "a The Tagebiatt says
that Germany would be pleased should
Francis over-reachng spirit cause serious
complications in Asia; nor would thu Ger
man government be disturbed, sdds the
Tegeblatt, IL the present trouble should re-
suit in acute rivalry in eastern Asia between
| France and Great Britain.