New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-07-29
SLAMS COAST BLOCKADED.
TIE DEMANDS OF FRANCE LIKELY TO BE
CONCEDED AT ONCE.


TIoN-THE sIAMEsE GOVERNMENT
ANXIOUS FOR PEACE-ALLEGED
DIssENsIoNs IN THE FRENCH
CABINET.
London July 29-The Bangkok correspondent
of "The Times" telcgraphs: THE prompt en-
forcement of the blockade which virtually dam
ages only Great Britain, has seemingly convinced
the Siamesn that the assumed friendly attempt
at Intervention by Great Britain in Paris has not
avaiIed TO modify the hard conditions of the
utimatum Siam therefore will probably con-
ccde Immediately the last difference remaining
between her and France by accepting the ulti-
matum pure and simple. Siam has not received
the slightest official support from Great Britain
throughout the difficulty
The Timcss" correspondent in Singapore teie-
graphs: The blockade of the Slamese COAST
has reduced to idlencss the numerous steamers
of the Straits settlements. The piece goods trade
is dormant an rice is rising.
All the special correspondents Of London dailies
agree that the outlook is more peaceful. Paris
correspondents predict speedy settlement OF the
dispute
Sir Edward Grey Parliamentary Secretary
of the Foreign Office. said in the House
Of Commons yesterday that Lord Dufferin,
the British Ambassador to France, had telegraphed
Yesterday TO the Foreign Office that NJ. Develle,
the French Foreign Minister, had informed him
that the blockade would begin on July 81.
Later in the day Captain Jones, the British Min
lister TO Siam, had sent cable dispatch from
Bangkok announcing that the blockade had be-
gun on July a6 Captain Jones's statement was
afterward confirmed by the naval officer command
np at Singapore Three da3s had apparently
H.. oil far neutral vessels to leave Bang
kok. The Government. Sir Edward stated had
telcgraphed to Paris for prompt explanation OF
the seeming discrepancy in the time OF establish
ing the blockade.
In rcplying to a question asked by Sir Charles
Dixie. Sir Edward said that the question as 10
fine effect on British trade Of the French blockade
NJ the Siamcse coast was being discussed by the
Foreign Office officials and the law officers Of the
Cove rnmcnt.
IL is rumored here that there are dssensiOns in
the French Cabinet growing ont OF the troubles
with Siam. 1t is said that some OF the Ministers
are dissatisfied because the blockade was not
effected with more promptness. and that they re-
proach their colleagues for recalling the frehch
gunEoats from Bangkok. IT is also said that tile
deliberations of the Cabinet at Marly-lko
where the councils have been held because of the
presence there Of President Carnot, have been
marked by number of violent scenes.
The cOnciliatorv attitude of Lord RoseDery,
British Foreign Minister, is ascribed TO ms knowi
edge of the French Cabinet disSensions ana 10 the
assurances he has received from the tfench MIN
istcr, who are in favor Of using moderation III Tue
treatment of siam.
The Central News" makes this statement: :
There is somewhat serious anxiety In pollticai
and Government circles anent Sanese aualrs'
A. cancelled his lntenQeu
yisit to Stuart Rendel. ~ p, at Hatchland
place near Guldford Lord Roscbery is closely
,nr,aod in the Foreign Office morning ana nlgnt.
This evening he is IN consultation Tem anoton ,i in
Marartney Secretary of the Chinese Legation III
Iondon. Official tclegrams are exchanges con-
,tantly and -pe al mcS-cn3crs are aTaN'i'"S "'
lntcrrupt,dy between Paris and London. = Chiot
Gcn.ral Roberts recently Commander-ln-' NV
NJ thn ARMY in India received the freedom vi
GLASGOW this afternoon and intended 70 make d
tour through the Highlands. Now, III Tesp9nse
., . .nccal request. hr is returning to Lonuoh'
"T%, fcntraI News" suggests that he has Deen
called hack 10 confer with Lord Roaebery as 10
the Siam"sc affair.
BANGKOK, July 2s.-The Siamese uoVerhihehc
cortinuc, TO make every effort to MAINTAIN p''e
,.th France ard i encouraged by the Occurrences"
of thr las, twenty-four hours TO believe 'lla' an
understanding will he reached soon Inc frehc"
FLAG has been hosi.d AZ koh-siNhahg.
T,. uiybt passcd quietly. Although the native
oli
,.on+ ,bnre was no disorder. The anxiety as
49,, ,,,,c,rc of the trouble continues. The
vr.noh onnhoars crossed the bar outward rom
:, ,r.,o,, Rivor last night. They will rendez-
,, ,i,h ,hc other vessels of the 1ndo-Chna
.ou,dron undcr Admiral IIumann, off the island
;ltbang near the head OF the 6nll OF
" Tdo i NJ a standstl. There are no
merchant vessels in the river
The representatives here Of the several POWERS
the leading merchants of the city ana the COM
war,lcrs of the British and German gunhoats 'het
to-day at the British Legation TO discuss VIA. M
action should I've taken IN "ase oi rlo'inS om ,n,
nnrt Of the Chinese who form lart' p'rc'h''sc
If th, cty's population. The question was i'it
or.n' but il was decided 10 ask the NlameSe uoV-
eminent 10 station military guards IN the Dlsi-
ness centres of the city as measure OF preca"-
tion AGAINST an outbreak by tin" Chinese
''0I T,ris Jmlv 20.-Thc Temps comments favor
.,hIy ON Lord Roscbrrys declaration IN Tn Hlure
~ or,ls ON Thursday rs 10 Great l'rltains atti-
linda toward Sam. Iii, uttoranc"s al" lnt'Fpre-
ted as indicating British policy "i non-Intrr.rn
ZION The "Sor" Yesterday ,AprSsed icit ,,;,i u.ie
Dcvclle was abandoning his former at'ltuu
Inward Siam, and was yielding to pressure from
H. was scmi-ohcially stated that the IrenGn
orntion YESTERDAY Fifteen hundred OF the
,rrrons forming the Foreign Legion nave De'n
ordered to hold themselves In readiness 10 o'p'''
nrrlm. July eo.-Thc London correspondent OF
thr Koelni-che Zctung" tclrgraphs Cnil,a nin
has reserved rights of sovereignty over the prll-
cinaliy of Chcng-liong. extending southwark 10
the twenty first parallel, and consisting ol iour
districts 20 the right of the Mekone. and cisht TO
the left Without Great Britains knowledge
china sent troops to this region months ago
hcsc troops would If necessary, co-oprrate WIN
th. BLACK Flags China induced Great Britain TO
c'de 70 her the claims accruing TO her III TINS
region from the conquest OF Burmah
WA Z,
RI'MORED ORDERS TO BRITISH WARSfifS'
St Johns ~ F.. July 2S.-itumors here are 10
the effect that the British warships on this coast
are instructed to be prepared In case OF the pos
sible outbreak Of hostilities between England ana
France owing to the Samese trouble. Cohoitiohs
peculiar here. The vexed freheh s"o'e au.'
,io,, ,s Tho couse of continual irritation. and the