Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-21
SIAMESE SITUATION.
FRENCH ATTITUDE OF DeLliGeReN-
CY AT BANGKOK NOT RELISHED.
China Takes Measures to support Her
Southern Neighbor-Great Britain
Thinks the Juncture Serious.

ByAnglo.Amsrican cable 10 tho Dispatch.l
BANGKOK, July 20.-The belliQerent atti-
tude of tho French gunboats Comete, In
constante, and Forfeit opposite the mid
die of the city ia causing great anxiety
among the people. All three gunhoats
have steam up and are cleared for action.
The men are continually beat to quarters
and they train the guns on any Siamese
gunboat that happens TO pass them on its
way up or down the river, day or
night, although in accordance with an
agreement with NJ Payie. the French
Minister Resident. the Siamese Govern
ment endeayors to allay suspicion by
warning in advance the French command
er Of the passage of every Slamese man
! of-war. Siam is doing her best to convince
NJ. Pavie that her intentions are amica0le,
but freedom of action in the negotiations
is much restricted by the pressure eXcr-
clsed ostentatlously by the French war ves-
sells.
CHINA FOR sIAM.
TIES-TsIS, July 2O.-Information ia received
! here from Pekin 20 the effect that emma mas
/ taken measures TO support the Shmese as
I against the French. siam has tor many wears
| paid tribute % China, but only "a matter OF
| usaRe and convenience, ana IL Il now apparent
| that China is determined TO assist the Siamese
| against French encroachmeni upon their terr-
| tory. Tho interference OF China viii add most
interesting feature 10 the dispute and viii pro-
| baby result in n modification of some OF the de-
manfs Of France, as containsd IN ber uIti-
| matum.
| RUSSIA SUPPORTS FRANCE
| PARIS. July 20.-1he statement is publsh9i
/ that Baron Mohrcnhem, Russian Ambassador
! TO France. on cialy informei ths trench HoV-
/ ernmcnt prior 10 the session of sue Champer OF
| DepuHee. Tuesday last. whom VI. peveie,
! Foreign Minister, defined Frances position IN
| the Franco siamese dispute, that kussla Woulu
| support France on all points involved IN me
| Siau-se dinlcWity. 10 i- further said that ths
! Russian feet In Chinesa waters is under orders
! 70 proceed TO tho Gali Of siam for the pnrpose
/ OF supporting the French and ot protecting
/ Fren'h residents IN Siam. The hset IS e1peclsd
| shortly 10 arrive In Niamefe waiers.
GOVERNMENT TosITIoS APPROVED.
! PARIS. July 2O.-Ths senate to-day passed.
| unanimously a resolution approving In every
! respect the attitude Of tho government la tho
/ Siamese affair
srANEsR RICE EXPORTS PROHIBITED.
| PAWS. July Ca dis patch from Saigon TO the
! Temps Gays: "1he ~iaWcso government has
! issued decree prohibiting tne export OF REQ
! from Bat;nmhanE aud Angkor. The Fluvihl
! Massagertea Company, OF cochin emma tnete-
/ fore, fearing rebellion In these provinces mas
suspended IT. service on the lakes Admiral
| Human ms made q rc luisition on the FluYlal
| steamer Batiembank 20 replace the Jean say
| which was sunk, 60 carry the mals between
odlSOu hul DhIbe'A
| SIAN wlNKs AT Britain.
LONDON, July 20.-A special to tho Times from
BANGKOK saws tho recent statement on tho
S!anese difficulty made in tho House OF Com
! mons by Sir Edward Grey. Parliamentary score
tary o. the Foreign once, and particularly that
/ portion of II referring TO Frances declared de-
sire TO maintain the integrity Of Siamoso terri
/ tory, has created n favorable reaction IN native
I aud foreign feeling In Bangkok. The dlspatch
= adds that tho present and future position oi
I Great Britain in siam depends upon tho seton
| that shall be taken by the French.
EEITAIS mods 10 THE sItNEsE.
L0SpOS July 2O.-A special Cabinet meeting
was summCnel In Downing street this alter
noon. There Was full attendance. France .
demands 10 siam were discussed NJ length, ana
eventually Instructions for the Marquis Of Dur
ferin. British Ambassador 10 France, were
formulated and approved. Immediately after
/ tho meeting the Earl OF ROseberry. Secretary ot
the state for Foreign Affairs, communicated
with the Admiralty rs regards the disposition ol
the feet IN Asiatic waters. Late Ia tue after
noon s2e ial orders were dispatched by tho Nd
miralty 30 Nce-Admiral sir +. H. Freemnntle
commander-in-chief OF the Chinese division ol
the feet.
These facts. together with tho sudden cancel
ling OF tho MARQUIS OF Dufcrin leave o. absence
are regariei a. hardly In harmony with tho
/ Official predictions o. a perfectly amicable Fet-
| tIement with France Of the Siamese dlucuIty
Even II not alarmed by the course ot france
| the government Is believed 10 realize that IN.
Siamese affair IA fraught with tho most serious
possibilities. for which immediate prepaIatlOL
I must be made by Great Britain.