The record-union., 1893-07-29
Special to the REcoRD-UNIoN.

bic excitement ABOUT Lne fOEelSH OlHco
this morning, and it was semi-officially
stated that the blockade of the Siamese
coast will begin to- day. When the an
nouncement was made the people cheered
loudly, showing that the war spirit is
very strong.
That France is in deadly earnest there
is no doubt. An order came from the
War Office to-day commanding that inn
mediate preparation be made to send to
Siam soldiers for a lengthy campaign.
This news was received with great en-
thusiasm, and Paris is as joyful over the
prospect of war as if victory had been
won.
Fifteen hundred troops have been or
dered in readiness to proceed to Siam.
TRADE AT a sTANDsTILL.
BANGKOK, July 2S.-The night passed
quietly, but the anxiety of the past week
continues. The French gunboats passed
out of the Menam River last night and
will rendezvous with other vessels off
the island of KOh-Si-Chang. Trade is at
a standstill and there are no vessels in
the river.
MEASURES OF PRECAUTION.
IDANbhOhy July Os-INSpICSOLLdLlNC CN
here of several powers, leading mer-
chants of the city and commanders of
British and German gunboats met to-day
at the British Legation to discuss what
action should be taken in the event of
rioting on the part of the Chinese,
who form large percentage of the
clty's population. The question was lett
open, but it was decided to ask Siam to
station military guards in the business
centers as a measure of precaution.
ENGLISH REPORTS FROM FRANCE.
LONDON, July 2S.-It is rumored there
are dissensions in the Cabinet growing
out of the troubles with Siam. 1t is said
some of the Ministers are dissatisfied be-
cause the blockade was not effected with
more promptness, and reproach their col
leagues for recalling the French gunboats
from Bangkok. Report has it that the
deliberations in the Cabinet have been
marked by a number of violent scenes.
The conciliatory attitude of Lord Rose
bery, British Foreign Minister, is as
cribed to his knowledge of French Cabi-
net dissensions, and to assurances from
French Ministers in favor of using mod
Grafton in the treatment of Siam.
TERMS OF THE FRENCH ULTIMATUM.
BANGKOK, July 2S.-The terms of the
French ultimatum have been published
here. In her reply Siam agrees to with
draw the post she now occupies on the
left bank of the Mekong River within a
month and to give satisfaction for the
lighting which has taken place there and
here; also, to punish the officials who
have been responsible for the fighting
and to pay an indemnity to the families of
those who have been killed. Beside this
Siam has expressed her willingness to
pay 100000 for damages sustained by
the French, and has deposited 5000, ,OOOf
as guarantee of the performance of her
obligation.
Siam, however, has declined to recog-
nize the Cambodian and Anamite rights
announced by France on the Mekong
north of the most northern point recently
occupied by the French-that is to saw
lS' north, or to consent to the cession of
the islands below that point. 1t is ad-
mitted here that the foreign officers in
the service of Siam will probably resign
if there is any fighting with France.
PAvIE DETAINED.
BANGKOK, July 2S.-M. Pavie, the
French Minister Resident, has not vet
left Siamese waters owing to the low
tide. Seven more French boats, making
a total of ten, are reported to be outside
the bar. Consuls have taken measures
for the protection of residents of their re-
spective nationalities.
SERIOUS ANXIETY IN LONDON.
LONDON, July 2S.-The News Associa-
ton says: There is serious anxiety in
political and Government circles anent
the Siamese affairs. Gladstone has can
celled his intended visit to Hatchlands
Place. Lord Rosebery was CLOSELY en-
gagged in the Foreign Office this morning.
This evening he is in consultation with
the Secretary of the Chinese Legation in
London. Official kilograms are exchanged
constantly, and special messengers are
travelling uninterruptedly between Paris
and London. General Roberts, recently
Commander-in-Chief of the Army of In
dia. is returning hurriedly to London
from Glasgow, whence he had intended
TO made tour of the Highlands.
RUSSIA WILL NOT ASSIST.
PARIS, July 2S.-Admiral Human has
as yet made no report TO the Government
as to the blockade. The press and public
are beginning to realize that it is useless
10 expect Russia TO assist France in
grabbing Siam. A dispatch from Pekin
SAYS the Niceroys OF Kwangsi and
Yunan have received instructions from
the Chinese for guidance in the event of a
conflict between Siam and France.
ENGLAND THROWS OFF THE MASK OF,
APATHY.
NEW YORK, July2S.-A Forld,s special
London cable says: England threw off
to-day the mask of apathy behind which
she has been concealing her real feelings
about the Siamese complications. She
is RAPIDLY making ready to put herself
across the pathway oftriumphant France.
1t is reported tonight that the foreign
Office has instructed Dufferin to demand
of the French Government positive as
surance that English ships will not be
lnolested, but allowed to enter and leave
Siamese ports freely, and if the French
Government refuses he is to ask for his
passports and leave Paris at once. There
seems to be an element of truth in this re-
port.
THE SIAMESE WILL COME TO TERMS.
LONDON, July 2S.-The Bangkok corre-
spondent of the Times says: The prompt