Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-07-30

by the order of Admiral Hopkins have
been blowing away rock at the en-
taance to the harbor which prevents the
flag ship Blake from entering at low
tide.
Two French warships are on the
French shore under command OF Ad-
miral La Mornaix. The French shore
question is a source OF ceaseless irritR-
tion and iii feeling between the two
natlonalities on this island, and was
aggravated by the refusal Of Admiral
La Mornaix to participate In the festiv-
tiles in honor OF the Duke OF York's
wedding fortnight ago. This refusal
was construed as an insult to the gov
ernor and to the Cleopatra's officers.
The Island Of st. Pierre, south Of New
Foundland, originally intended as
harbor for French fishing vessels, has
besn fortified and garrisoned contrary
to the treaties. The beginning OF hos
tilities would quickly bring the two
souadrons here into collision. Stirring
events are expected next week.
LONDON, July 29,-The Bangkok
correspondent OF the Times telegraphs:
Va VIZ SaONe
ade, which virtually damages only
Great Britain, has seemingly convinced
the Siamese that the assumed friendly
attempt at intervention by Great Britain
In Poris has not availed to modify the
hard conditions Of the ultimatum. Sian
therefore will probably concede immed-
lately the last difference remaining be-
tween her and France by accepting the
ultimatum pure and simple. Siam has
not received the slis htsst official sup
port from Great Britain throughout the
difficulty.
PARIS, July 29.-The Temps CON-
ments favorably on Lord Roseberry's
declaration In the House OF Lords
Thursday as to Great Britain's attitude
towards Siam. His utterances are in
terpreted Of indicating British policy
of non-intervention.
The SOfr yesterday expressed fear
that NJ. Develle was abandoning his
former attitude towards Siam and was
yielding to pressure from London.
LONDON, July 29.-The Siamese Le-
CATION In this city has received a dis
patch from Bangkon stating, In effect,
| that the Siamese government learning
that France regards its reply TO the
ultimatum as refusal to grant the
French demands, and being most de
srous of maintaining peace, has lele'
graphod instructions to the Siamese
| Minister at Paris to inform M. Develle,
the French Minister, that Siam &C
cepts the ultimatum In its en-
tlrety. The dispatch adds that
the Slamese government hopes
blockade will cease; that diplomatic ne
gotiations will be resumed, and that ar
early settlement of the troubles will be
effected. Lord Roseberry, Secretary Of
State for Foreign Affairs, was at the
foreign Office at very early hour thl!
morning. He remained there for sew
| eral hours.
Mr.. Gladstone has concluded that hi
presence in London now Is not neces
sary, and he has gone to-day to make
his promised visit to MIR. Stuart Rende
at Hatchlands place near Guildford.
PARIS, July 29.-In view of the Slam
ese concession OF all the demands made
by the French, notice Of which reached
this city to-day, 1t IS expected tina
France will withdraw the notice O
blockade. 1t is also expected tha
France will accept Slams surrender L
her ultimatum. 1t Is understood tina
provinces in the upper Mekong rivel
that were ceded to Siam by Great Brit
ain will form the subject OF future ne
gotiations between France and Grea
Britain