The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-07-18
FIGHTING ON THE MEKONG.
THE FRENCH AND sIkMEsE NAVE
TWO MORE ENGAGEMENTS.


IN the British Parii.ment-A Report that
Siam Decides TO Mako Concessionr.
SAIGON. July 1.-THE troubles between the
French and Siamese on the Mekorg River con-
| tinua A body OF French marines have cap
tured the forts at Donthane and Tasham on
the upper Mekong. The French loss Ia the
assaults was six killed or wounded. The
siamese lost heavily In both engagements
PARIS, July IA despatch received here to-
day confirms the unofficial reports from Saigon
! ms to the French successes on the upper Me-
kong River
The press OF this city is most bitter against
Great Britain for her attitude in the Franco
Siamese dispute. The newspapers generally
insist that France deal quickly and sharply
with SIAM
Tho Solel says that Bangkok will be bonn
tarded by tho French gunboats only in case
all other means OF arriving at an understand
ing with Siam fail.
NJ. de Lanessan. Governor General Of From ch
1ndo-China, tecgraphs to the Foreign Ohlce
that detachment OF Siamese troops attack ed
q reconn Offering force OF Annamite militia on
July 5 at Awake. The Siamese were repulsed
with great loss. Ono OF the Annamites was
killed. The people everywhere in the Laos
district are. according to the despatch. siding
with the French.
edo on the replies to be made to the interpella-
tons VI Deputies Camille Dreytus and Fran
co.'s Deloncle. The Ministers resolved to
disavow to the Chamber any intention to in
terfere with Siamese Independence. At tho
same time. they decided; they should insist
that the treaties between rance ana sin'h re be
part OF a third power should be toie Grated. In
case 1t should become necessary to nom6ard
Bangkok. warning should be given to foreign
powers so as to enable them to protect their
subjects in that city, In case Siam should
decline to give complete satisfaction Ter her
River would he elockaded
BANGKOK. July 1.-THE Goyernment OF T. SIAM an,
Mekons Valley provided that France agrees
via Paris says that tue French merchant yes
sci Jean BAY, which recently arrived at The
siamese aud sunk. presumably Tor the purpose
OF blocking the channel in futile attemnt to
prevent the FTrpeh sunc9,a rs from ascenIn ling
them to Bangkok. where they were thrown
The Earl Of Ros sherry Secretary of State for
Foreign Affairs. repl slng, to question asked
day. .e said that he W me not in u
possession OF tile facts regarding the dispute
between Trance and siam. but that Great
taching to her and would not lose any oppor:
tunitS Of obtaining a satisfactory solution OF
In the House OF Commons Sir Edward Grey.
Parliamentary Secretary OF the Foreign Oiiic-;
made extended rstesenees to The 1nnoun need
servative). Nom Der for the Southport division
Of Lancashire. to move the adIourntnent Of the
Siam. sir Edward appealed to the House not
70 discuss the matter until further intorma;
that everything possible would be done by
Great Britain to arrive at q pacific solution OF
the questions involved It was inpesatiTe.
sues. certain allied questions. especially that
OF Siamsse independence.
This statement evoked cheers
Continuing. Sir Edward said that all the
questions required the closest and most care
ipl eonsidsratlon. The Goye,mmsns was ;. July
Brtish interests In Siam. aud II more war
ships were required at Bangkok or elsewhere
in Siamese waters they would lie promptly de-
Sir Edward further said tina. France had in.
french sunboats mad assembled tho Menam
River without instructions to do SO. but mad
added that the commandeTs OF the war ships
Siamese. He concluded ~ saying that he was
able to assure the HOUSE that the Goyernments
S i %s Sir ldWard anisssd Mr: ca!zon said
u the he wou
abandon his intention to move that the House
WAsHISGroS. July 17.-News OF the latest
phase Of the Siamese- French trouble was re-
reived at the state Department to-day from
Mr.. Boyd. United States Consul at Bangkok.
His cable message says:
Everything quiet. Concessions Siamese.
An amicahle settlement prohat!e.
Concessions Siamese' is Interpreted to
mean that tho Siam es have made concessi ons
to the French.
The Prince OF Wales slightly shaken Up.
LONDON. July 1.-THE Prince OF Wales met
with slight accident this evening. While he
was riding in his private hanson cab through
St.James's street vehciet that was debouchinG
from King street caused the Princes driver to
swervs sharply in order to avoid collision
with it,. The Princes carriage was being
driven at a fair rate OF sreed. and In swinging
out Of the way OF tho vehicle turning the cor
er. it su ashed into another hanson cab that
was standing in the carriage rank. The shock
OF the collision was SO violent that the Princes
hnrs fell and the Prince himself WAS dRslnd