The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-25
TO EFFECT A BLOCKADE.
FRANCE MUST NOW MIKE HER
TAUyTJNG GOOD.
Siam Virtually Refuses to Grant the Con-
cessions Demanned-The siamese
Coast vii BE Blcckaded.


conference with Premier Dupuy all yes
terday. only at tie last minute was it
decided to imDart to the press Slams re-
lly and the governments decision. 1t
is stated Il at VI. Develle has notified
Admiral Human TO proceed at once to
declare a blockade The Soir comments
thus I'm an extra edition on Slams reply:
Siam comedies only the least impor-
tant Of the conditions put by France
Her resistance is due obviously to Eng
lish influence. NJ Deveue would do we'll
20 speak clearly and firmly 10 Lord Duf
ferin."
PARIS. July 2i-1:45 p. M.-The gov
ernme nj has notified the powers that IL
intends TO establish blockade Of the Sia-
meSe coast. without prejudice to other
measures that may be taken. With the OBJ
ject Of securing to France the guaran-
tees 10 which Il is entitled.
4 council Of ministers will be held to-
morrow 10 decide what additional meas
ures will be taken 10 insure the obtaining
Of the guarantees from Siam.
President Carnot is at Marly-Le-Rio
ard the cabinet will so there for delibe-
: ration. The ministers will meet at
/ o'clock tomorrow morning, President
/ Carnot presiding
The French Government Is alsing ar
rangements with another government for
the protection OF French subjects I'm Siam
during the absence Of NJ. Pavie, the
French Minister.
Slams stand AppIauded
LONDON, July 2l-The Times this
m lrni0g publishes an editorial which IL
Is thought expresses general English opln-
90 "a
dispute In commenting upon Slams an
swer 20 the French ultimatum, the Times
says:
Slams refusal TO 60 beyond just and
reasoi able limits or 20 cOncede the ter
ritory 10 which France rever put i'm ef-
fectiye claim until the other day. Is no
q; cuse FOR the measure OF hostility os-
tensiby directed against the Siamese
but really striking at the commerce Of !
England and other countries having com
meIcial relations with Siam"
LONDON. July PA Bangkok cor |
respondent Of tine Daily Chronicle tele- |
graphs under yesterdays date: "Siamese |
War-ships anchored one mile from French |
are crowded with men ready for action
Their Intention is i'm case the French |
commence hostilities 10 steam down and
ram the French gun-boats attempt TO
board them In force and attack crews
with fixed bayonets German gun-boat
Wolf has arrived here"
The Franco-Siamese complications have
been the one absorbing topic I'm the lob
bies Of the House Of Commons to-day.
The situation Is regarded with appre-
hension by all parties. and the last news
from Bangkok and Paris is read with
as much anxiety as eagerness. on all
sides regret is expressed that the British
war-ships IN Siamese waters were not |
reinforced a month ago. as the British
interests I'm Siam outnumber the French
a hundred TO one.
This afternoon council Of ministers
was summoned at the instance of Lord |
Roseberry, Secretary Of State for For
ein Affairs, 10 meet IN the Prime Min
ister's room Of the House Of Commons
The only subject discussed was the sit
uaton at Bangkok.
LONDON July pa dispatch from
Paris 10 the Central News states that
the blockade Of the Siamese coast will
become effective on Thursday or Friday
next.
Opinions Of the London Newspapers.
LONDON. July 24-The Times says
editorially this morning.
"England's main objection i'm the mat
ter is against making British and French
possessions I'm Asia coterminOus. II she
so desired she might warn France OF
the danger she Is running by reminding
her OF the Tonquin hasco'
The Daily News comments at length on
the opinion. prevalent i'm the German
press, that a squabble between France
and England over Siam would be- Of adj
vantage 70 Germany. and expresses the
belief that such squabbe would afford
a rest TO the historic hre-eaters on both
sides Of the Vosges.
The Standards leader on France and
Siam contains this passage. r
THE terms that France is trying 70 inn {
pose on Siam would be undefendable in
my court of International morality The q
'emarkable experience which we gained d
rom the occupation Of Tunis OF the O.
Methods OF French diplomacy. forbids us Z
o accept too conhdingly the published 3
programme Of the Quai DOrsay.
1T is the Earl Of Roseberry's duty 10
ell France plainly that she Is pledged
o respect the independence Of this buffer
tate. We cannot remain inactive In the ~
ace Of Frances preparation for con- =
rary action"
In conclusion the Standard says.
THE cynical tone Of the German press y
) much safer guide for NJ. Develle ,
han are the accamations Of the Paris Z
afes." o
The Bangkok correspondent Of the =
lines teegraphs: i
The irritation Of the British colony is il
intense at the seeming apathy OF the
ONE Government"
French Journals Denounce Britain .
PARIS. July A.-The majority OF the ri
aris newspapers devote as much space !,
denunclations Of England as 20 the =,
after at issue between France and II
am.
England is reproached by them with %
ipportng the Siamese I'm their oppo- ~
tion to Frances just demands. and ~
ith planning 10 give the Siamese aid .,
hen hostiities begin. 7,
The extreme Conservative and Radical a.
.wspapers alone abstain from discussing -.
r. situation They are holding back a.
as 10 denOunce the Government iT
So the Siamese venture proves a 49,
zle. r.,
mister Pavie Lowers the French Flag. | sa
BANGKOK. July 2L-Af Pavie, French
mister resident has lowered the flag
er his offices. and has notified the
lmese Government that he viii leave irc
e city 70 30 aboard the French war res
ip Inconstante on Wednesday. He has al
Iuested the Government 10 provide st4
ots 20 conduct the Lutin and Comete An
wn the river French subjects In sig
ngkok will be placed under the pro- ha
.tion OF the Dutch Consul. ca
'ARIS. July 2l-The Llberte says that sic
p French gun-bOats VIII probably 20 uiz
wn the river. shell and destroy the I
knam forts. and then return to their SO