The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30
SIAM YIELDS TO FRANCE.
The French Ultimatum Accepted In
Its Entirety.

in Person at the French Foreign
ohiee-M Develle Refused to Re-
ceive Him at First on the Ground
That Diplomatic Relations Had
Been Broken Of-On Learning the
Princes Mission He Became Very
Cordial.
London, July 29.-The Siamese legation
in this city has received a dispatch from
Bangkok stating in effect that the Siamese
governmentj learning that France regards
its reply to the ultimatum rs a refusal to
grant the French demands, and being
most desirous of maintaining peace, has
telegraphed the Siamese minister at Paris
to inform NJ Dovelle, the French foreign
minister, that Siam accepts the ultimatum
in its entirety The dispatch adds that
the Siamese government hopes that the
blockade will cease; that diplomatic ne
gotiat ations win be resumed and that an
early settlement of the troubles will be
effected.
Lord Roseberry, secretary of state for
foreign affairs, was at the foreign office
at a very early hour this morning He re-
manned there for several hours.
Mr.. Gladstone has concluded that his
presence in London is now not necessary
and has gone today to make his promised
visit to Mr.. Stewart Rendel, at Hutch
lands place, near Guildford.
CLOSE TO A CONFLICT.
London, July 30, 2 a.m.-Beyond ques-
tion the Siamese affair brought France
and Great Britain much nearer HOSTILE
ties than the public have realized. The
Earl of Roseberry, the British foreign
secretary, has had virtually a free hand
in the negotiations with France and he has
found an able supporter in the Marquis Of
Dufferin, the British ambassador in
Paris. Each has maintained a dig
nified attitude far removed from
buster, but firm beyond any mis-
understanding together. They i'm
mind Enthusiastically their intention
to not let anybody ride roughshod over
British interests in the east. Great
Britain's protest that a blockade Of the
Siamese coast was illegal and the sugges
tions that interference with British
commerce would not be tolerated were
made with such unqualified
plainness that the French
ministers were sobered at once and CON
ceded the justice of the British govern
ments contention. There now is little
doubt that a peaceful settlement of the
dispute will be accomplished shortly
That such is the case is attributable no
less to Great Britain's attitude than to
Slams surrender. The territorial ar
rangements between France and Siam
are not likely to cause any
appreciable difficulty. They will be sim
ply matter of diplomatic agreement.
Among several suggestions of a
compromise, the most plausible
in graciousness to Siam, but really in re-
spect of British Intervention, win leave
to Siam the territory north of the 18th
parallel The principal burden of the
compromise will be bound by the French
government in persuading French
voters at the near election that the minis
try of M. Duprey has achieved a glorious
victory. Their success must depend
largely upon the result of the present
cabinet dissensions. Rumors thicken that
ministerial designations and a general
cabinet crisis are imminent. Candidates
for the chamber are already submitting
their declarations to their constituents.
THE BLOCKADE TO BE WITHDRAWN.
Paris July 29-In view of the Siamese
concession Of all the demands made by the
French, notice of which reached this city
to-day it is expected that France will
withdraw her notice of blockade. IL is
also expected that France will accept
Saints surrender to her ultimatum. 1t is
upper Mekong river that were ceded to
Siam by Great Britain will form the sub
ject of future negotiations between
France and Great Britain,
THE FORMAL NOTIFICATION.
Prince Vadhana, the Siamese minister,
went TO the foreign Office this morning
to communicate to M. Develle Slams de
cision to accept the terms of Frances
ultimatum. He was received by the
chief secretary who, without waiting for
the prince to speak OF his mission in
formed him that M Develle would be un-
able to receive him,as with the departure
of M. Pavie on the Eorfait from Bang
kok all diplomatic intercourse between
France and Siam had been stopped. M
Revolt, the chief secretary, was pro-
Prince Vadhana exclaimed: But l bring
a flag of truce. We accept the ultima
tum" NJ. Revolt did not wait to hear
more. He bolted into NJ. Develle's pres
ence, shouting: 'Siam accepts ultima
tum" He then explained that Prince
Vadhana had brought the news and was
waiting outside M. Develle at once re-
ceived the prince with exceptional cor
diality. The prince repeated
that Siam accepted the ul-
timatum, and expressed a hope that
diplomatic relations would be resumed.
After his departure Develle telephoned
the news TO Premier Dupuy, who sum
moned a cabinet council. On this short
notice but five ministers could be found,
therefore, after an informal discussion of
Slams surrender, the meeting was ad-
iourned until tomorrow, while President
Carnot will confer with the ministers
either in Paris or in Marly-Le-Roi.
AL the newspapers got out extras an
nouncing the news under flaming head
lines. E,ation prevails everywhere. The
blockade doubtless will be raised imme-
diately although for the present the gun
boats now off the Siamese coast will be
left in the Gulf of Siam.
ENGLAND's PROTEST.
Bangkok, July 29-It is stated here
that England protested to France that her
threatened blockade of the Siamese coast
would not be a legal act, and that France
conceded the point made by Great Brit
ain. France, it is said, undertook
that British commerce will in no wise be
interfered with by the French war ships.
English vessels were to be allowed to cross
the Menam bar inward for Bangkok after
Sunday. The situation here now presents
a much more peaceful aspect.