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ton military guards in the business centres
OF the city as n measure OF precaution against

ton military guards in the business centres
OF the city as measure OF precaution against
such an outbreak.
The Slamese Government continues making
every effort to maintain peace with France,
and is encouraged by the events OF the last
twenty four hours to believe that an under
standing will be reached shortly. The French
flag has been hoisted at koh- Ching
LONDON July 9-Sir Edward Grey. Parlia-
mentary Secretary OF the Foreign ONCE. in re-
plying to question asked by Sir Charles
Dixie in tho House OF Commons to-day. said
that the question rs to the effect on British
trade Of tho French blockade OF the Siamese
coast was being discussed by the Foreign
Oflce officials and the law officers OF
the Government. Sir Edward added that
Lord Dufrerin the British Ambassador
to France. had teleRraphed yesterday to
the Foreign Olflce that NJ Develle, the
French Foreign Minister, had informed
him that the blockade would begin on
July 81. Later in tho day Capt. Jones. the
British Minister to Siam. had sent cable
despatch from Bangkok announcing that the
blockade had commenced on July &c Capt
Jones's statement was afterward confirmed by
the naval officer commanding at Singapore.
Three days had apparently boon allowed fo-
neutral vessels to leave Bangkok. The Gov
eminent Sir Edward concluded. had tel
egraphed to Paris for prompt explanation OF
the seeming discrepancy in the time Of estab-
fishing the blockade.
1t is rumored hers that there are discussions
in the French Cabinet growing out OF the
troubles with siam. 1t is said that aome Of
the Ministers are dissatisfied because the
blockade was not effected with more prompt
ness, and that they reproach their colleagues
for recalling the French gunboats from Rang
kok. Report has it that the deliberations q
the Cabinet at Marly-le- Roi. where the Coun-
ellis have been held because Of the presence
there OF President Carnot have been marked
by number Of violent scenes.
The conciliatory attitude OF Lord Rosebery.
British Foreign Minister Is ascribed to his
knowledge of the French Cabinet dissensions
and to assurances he has received from the
French Ministers who are in favor OF using
moderation in the treatment OF Siam.
The Central News makes this statement:
"There is somewhat serious anxiety in polit-
cal and Government circles anent Siamese az
fairs. Mr.. Gladstone. therefore. has cancelled
his intended visit to Stuart Rendel. NJ p. at
Hatchlands place, near Gulldford. Lord Rose
berry is closely engaged in the Foreign Office
morning and night This evening he Is in con-
sultation with Sir H. Mccartney. Secretary OF
the Chinese Legation in London"
PARIS. July Gothic Temps comm ents favor
ably on Lord Roseberys declaration in the
House OF Lords on Thursday as to Great
Britain's attitude toward SIAM His utterances
are interpreted as indicating British policy
OF non intervention.
The Sor yesterday expressed fear that NJ.
Develle was abandoning his former attitude
toward siam and was yielding to pressure
from London.
emit OF the Times telegraphs:
THE prompt enforcement OF the blockade.
which virtually damages only Great Britain
has seemingly convinced the Siamese that the
assumed friendly attempt at intervention by
Great Britain in Paris has MT ayailed to modi-
siam. therefore. will probably concede i'm
mediately the last difference remaining he
tween her and France by accepting the nlti-
matum pure and simple: Siam has not re-
Britain throughout the difficulty." WA
The Times correspondent In Singapore tele-
graphs: THE blockade OF the Siamese coast
has reduced to idleness the numerous steam
ers OF the Straits Settlements. The piece
goods trade is dormant and rice is rising"
agree that the outlook Is more hopeful. Paris
correspondents predict speedy settlement OF
BER1fS, July 2a-The London correspond
China has reserved rights Of sovereignty
over the principally Of Chieng Hong. extend
ing southwark to the twenty. first parallel:
and consisting Of four districts to the right OF
the Mekong and eight to the left.
Without Great Britain's knowledee China
troops would, il necessary. cooperate with the
cede to her the claims accruing to her in this
region from the conquest OF Burmah.'