The record-union., 1893-07-22
Special to the REcoRD-UN1oN.

III hef " directed Against Eng
land.
Special to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
LONDON, July 2I.-While there has
been nothing of an official nature to
justify such opinion, it seems to be the
general belief that England will not re-
main a quiet spectator in the event Of
France making war upon the Government
of Siam.
The announcement Of China's intention
to furnish aid to its neighbo and of Rus
sIa's alleged avowal to render naval as
sistance to France, have added fresh COM
pIlcations to the trouble, and the proba-
blIlty Of a great war, involving some Of
the most powerful nations Of the world,
IS being discussed on all sides.
Curiosity as to the nature of the dis
patches sent by the Admiralty TO Vice
Admiral Freemantle, Commander.
Chief of the Chinese Division, has been
aroused to high pitch, but of course
nothing OF the facts have leaked out,
and any statements concerning the in
structions are naturally based upon sur
mise pure and simple.
In the Commons to-day the ParIia4
mentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs
SAID the terms of the ultimatum sent by
france to Siam as contained in a tele-
gram from Bangkok agreed with those
communicated to Great Britain by
France, though more in detail. He could
not at present say in what sense or with
what geographical limitations the French
demand had been made. The Govern
ment expected early information from
Lord Dut1erin, ambassador to France.
The Government could not at present
announce any definite steps to be taken
In the matter, but was most decidedly de-
sirous OF the friendly settlement of the
dispute.
Ashmead Bartlett pressed the Govern
ment to obtain an extension OF the
period granted in Frances ultimatum.
The Secretary said he did not think
such interference would conduce to a
friendly settlement. [Cries of "Hear,
hear"]
Bartlett suggested that Frances threat
might become an accomplished fact be-
fore Great Britain received Frances
answer.
The Secretary replied that Great Brit
ain was only interested in the territorial
arrangements, and on this the Govern
ment is still in communication with
France. No geographical limitations had
yet been laid down.
WIRES DOWN.
SAIGON, July 2l.-The land telegraph
wires between this city and Bangkok.
have been cu5 by the Siamese. This will
cause some delay in the transmission of
dispatches to the French warships at
Bangkok, as all the messages will have to
be sent via Singapore, Madras and CAL
cutta, thence through Burmah and down
the Bay OF Bengal, and So on, over line
that extends northeasterly from Bang
kok to Elephant Point
FRANCES ULTuIATUM.
BANGKOK, July 21.-Pavie, French
Minister resident, handed the ultimatun
to Prince Devawongse, Siamese Minister
Of Foreign Affairs, Friday. He an
nounced that in case Frances demand
was refused, he would at once leave
Bangkok to board a gunboat and block
ade the Siamese coast. He added that
war would be declared at once. The
opinion is general here that Siam will
pay in full the indemnity demanded by
France. 1t is doubtful, however, if the
French claims for territory will be al
lowed. Much depends on the response
of Great Britain to the effort Siam is
making to gain moral or material sup
port.
AN INDIRECT ATTACK ON ENGLAND.
LONDON, July 2l.-A Bangkok CORE
spondent Of the Times says, concerning
Frances ultimatum Europe, and es-
peclally Great Britain, should know that
the French territorial demand represents
IS, 900 square miles. It includes prov
ince that Burmah ceded to Siam on
condition that it never be ceded 10
any other power, and $4,000 miles
of Northeastern Siam, into which
France have never advanced In fact,
France demands the dismem berment and
ruin of Siam. These French demands
confirm what l stated from the outset,
namely, Frances attack on Siam is in
reality directed against England, although
that country has hitherto been loyal and
friendly TO her in Siamese affairs"
FRENCH SOLDIERS GOING TO SIAM.
ALGIERs, July 2I.-Five hundred of
the foreign legion of the French army
have sailed for Siam.
PARIS, July 2l.-1empS' special CORE
spondent in Saigon says: The Sianese
Chief, Priapitcha, commanding at Khong.
sent a flag Of truce on Tuesday to the
French Captain, begging him to cease
firing, as, according TO Priapitcha's ad
vices from Bangkok, the French Admiral
arrived there to treat for peace. The Cap
tain replied that he was without instrue-
tons, but would cease as soon as the 81
amese forts were abandoned The result
is unknown in Saignon.
Bank Official short in His Accounts.
WINNIPEG NAM, July PA sensa-
ton was caused here to-day when it be-
came known that warrant was issued
for the arrest OF r. r. Rokeby, ex-
manager OF the branch of the defunct
Commercial Bank in this city. Rokeby
is missing, and is supposed to have
crossed the boundary into North Dakota.
The charge is having falsely represented
the condition of the banks affairs to the
Dominion Receiver-General. His Short
age is about $4,000
No Cholera Anywhere in italy.
LONDON, July 2I.-The officials of the
Italy Embassy in this city state in con-
nection with the report that cholera has
appeared at Naples. that they are not
aware OF the existence of the disease any
where in Italy. They add that if any
serious outbreak had occurred they GER
tainly would have been informed of it.