The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-29
LOOKS LIKE WAR.
England Getting Ready
to Fight.
ORDERS TO LORD DUFFERIN.
Said TO Have Been Instructed to De-
nand His Passports and
Leave Paris.
ORDERS TO LORD DUFFERIN.
Special to TUE MORNING CALL.


threw off to-day the mask of apathy behind
which she has been concealng her real
feelings about the Siamese complications.
and she is rapidly making ready to put
herself across the pathway of triumphant
France. II is reported tonight that the
Foreign Office has instructed Dutferin to
demand of the French Government posi-
tive assurance that English ships will not
be mnested, but allowed to enter and
leave Siamese ports freely. and II the
French Government refuses be is to ask
for his passport and leave Paris at once.
There seems to be an element of truth in
this report
The Suns London correspondent sends
the following: 1t may be jumping at con-
clusions to say that England has begun
preparations for war with France. but
series of events to-day points strongly in
that direction. Here is an outline of what
has transpired.
News came from Bangkok late Iastnight
that France had begun the blockade Of the
VIII ole Siamese coast without giving Great
Britain official notice. The terms of the
blockade included the cutting off all COM
merce in ships of whatever nationality.
Lord Rosebery on the receipt of this
news sent high official of the Foreign
Office to Paris with dispatches, which he
was instructed to place personally in Lord
Dufferin's hands. The secretary of the
Chinese legation was summoned to the
Foreign Office and a long conference fol-
lowed.
Lord Roberts, the Minister of War. was
in Glasgow, where the freedom of the city
was to have been presented to him to-day
with much ceremony. He was summoned
at once to London. his special train arriv-
ing tonight.
Gladstone had accepted an invitation to
spend three days in the country. He has
abandoned the trip and is in consultation
with his colleagues of the Cabinet. Lord
Kim berry Of the Cabinet, and others of the
Privv Council, were sent by special train
to Osborne for consultation with her Maj
esty.
The Duke of Cambridge, the veteran
commander-in-chief of the army. was hard
at work all this afternoon and evening at
his Office at the Horse Guards.
Lord Rosebery was under engagement
to deliver an important address in the
city this afternoon. He sent word that it
would be impossible for him to leave the
Foreign Office building to-day.
There was the greatest activity in both
the War and Admiralty departments until
long after the usual hour for closing.
Rumors were rife among members of
Parliament tonight that Lord Dufferin
would within few hours demand his
passports from the French Government.
1t is no longer doubted at Westminster
that the diplomatic relations between the
two countries are at a great tension ana
that the gravest events portend.
China. it is now definitely known, has
notified France that she claims the terri
tory between the twenty-first and twenty
third degrees of latitude. which is part of
what is demanded of Siam.
LONDON, July 2S.-In the Com mons to-
day the Foreign Secretary, in reply to
question, said the French Foreign Min
lister had assured the British Embassador
10 France that the blockade of Samese
ports would not begin till July 81. The
British Minister at Siam, however, tele-
graphed that it actually began on July 26,
and this has been confirmed. Paris has
been telegraphed for au explanation of the
discrepancy.
1t is rumored there are dissensions in
the Cabinet growing out of TIE trouble
with Siam. l. is said some of the Minis
ters are dissatisfied because the blockade
was not effected with more promptness,
and reproach their colleagues for recall
Reports have it that the deliberations in
the Cabinet have been marked by a
number OF violent scenes.
The conciliatory attitude of Lord Rose
berry. British Foreign Minister, is as
cribed to his knowledge of French Cabi-
net dissen sions, and TO assurances from
French Ministers in favor of using moder-
alton in the treatment of Siam.
A News Association dispatch says:
There is serious anxiety in political and
Government circles anent Siamese affairs.
Gladstone has Cancelled his intended visit
TO Hatchlands place. and Lord Rosebery is
closely engaged in the Foreign Office morn
Ing and night This evening he was in
consultation with the Secretary of the
chinese legation in London. Official tele-
grams are exchanged constantly and spe-
clal messengers are travelling without
ceasing between Paris and London.
General Roberts. recently commander
jn-cbief OF the army in India, is now re-
turning hurriedy to London from Glas-
cow, whence he had intended to. make
tour of the Highlands.
The Bangkok correspondent of the
Times says: The prompt enforcement of
the blockade has seemingly convinced the
Siamese that the assumed friendly at
tempt at intervention by Great Britain in
Paris has not availed. Siam, therefore.
viii probably concede Immediately the last
difference remaining between her and
France.
All the special correspondents Of the
LONDON dailies agreed tonight that the
oiam outlook was more peaceful. The
Faris correspondents predict speedy
settiement OF the dispute.
BERLIN. July 2S-The London CORE
spondent Of the Cologne Gazette says:
Chlna h"S reserved rights of sovereignty
over The principality of Chieng- Hong. ex-
tending southwark to the twenty-third par
allel and consisting of tour districts to the
right OF the Mekong and eight to the left.
Without Great Britain's knowledge China
sent troops to this region months ago. and
these troops would, if necessary, co. operate
with the black flags"
zBANGKoK, July 2S-Repressntatives