New-York tribune., 1896-01-19
THE PARTITION OF SIAM.
ITS RICHEST PROVINCES SEIZED BY ENG
LAND AND FRANCE.
TALK OF AN ANGIO-FRENCH ALLIANCE BASED
on THE AGREEMENT-THE ANTI-PARNELI.-
TIE I.EADERSHIP-THE PRINCE OF
WALES TO SEE THE CZAR
CROwNED-PERsONAL AND

CROwNED-PERsONAL AND
THEATRICAL NOTES
Jondon Ian 1s-The abundant talk Of an Anglo
| French alliance is based solely on the agreement
recently signed by Great Britain and France rea-
tive to the partition of Siam The rate OF the
weak Republics in the Western Hemisphere II they
are not protected by the United States. can be seen
In this spoaton of wealthy but defenceless coun-
try Under the new convention France acquires the
whole western valley of the Mekong River and part
of the eastern valley of the Upper Mekong all oil
which territory comprises the richest OF the Samesc
provinces. England takes the territory west OF the
Menam Valley and absorbs the Malay Peninsula. so
that the Indian Empire will extend In an unbroken
line from Beloochistan TO the Straits Settlements
France desired to seize Bangkok. the Siamese cap
ital which would have put an end TO the kingdom OF
| Siam but England objected. Siam proper VIII now
| be confined to the valley of Menam Neither POWER
can allege the slightest reason for breaking up a
great State. Siam was making progress In ciNihza-
ton and developing her internal and external COM
| merce France began the robbery by poaching
along the rich coast and river regions Three years
| ago England formally protested that she wouid not
allow further interference with the integrity OF
Siam but finding that France preparing for a
| larger seizure of territory England joined her.
Both Powers have now turned their attention to a
settlement Of the question of the Niger territories
in Africa which purpose Joint commission Will
| be formed The Temps. Of Paris warns the Eng Eng
Questions is not the beginning of of political
| honeymoon of France and England II adds thh'
| the present English aduaton Of France Is not ac-
ceptable. and that the genuneness of the feeling
| expressed is dstrusted.
| There is a movement within the Anti-Parnellite
section of the Irish Parliamentary party tending
toward the acceptance Of the resignation OF justin
Mccarthy the leader Of the section There is now
| ever much difficulty In deciding who shall be ap-
| pointed to succeed him. number Of the members
| fot.a of fha sQle Of
Blake, the well-known Canadian who represents
| the Irish constituency Of South Longford In the
House Of Commons. 1t Is thought that the selection
of Mr.. Blake would be more likely to bring the sec
tions Of the Irish party into accord than the placing
| of the Anti-Parneliites under the charmanshp OF
| either Mr.. Sexton Mr. Dillon Although Mr..
Davitt ought to know that he is laborng under de-
| fusion In supposng that leader will be ap-
pointed from outside the Anti-Parnellites to recon,
will agree to as a basis for the unihcaton of the two
sections will be the acceptance by the Anti-Parnell-
| ties OF his leadership
The Argentine Republic has placed orders in Eng
| land for warships and war material to the amount
of over e. 100000 The first commission spread the
expenditures two years. but kilograms have
been received from Buenos Ayres ordering that the
work be accelerated. This is supposed TO be due 10
| the trouble between Argentina and Chill
The Prince Of Wales has accepted an invitation
TO visit the Car at st. Petersburg in May. He will
| 90 thence Moscow, where the coronation OF the
Car will take place.
The Honorable Artillery Company Of London is
preparing for the reception Of the Ancient and Hon
| orable Artillery Company OF Boston. which will
| visit this country next July. The Americans Will be
| entertained the military clubs and by the Lord
| Mayor at the Mansion House. Excursions Will be
arranged them in the country. and they VIII re-
| ceve general welcome.
| Edward Lloyd. the tenor singer. is suffering from
| a severe attack Of influenza.
Gilbert and Sulvan's opera is being re-
hearsed at the Savoy Theatre. 1t will be produced
| in February.
| Arthur Pinero the well-known dramatic author,
| and Mr. and Mrs Kendall will shortly go to Osborne
| House. the Queens residence the Isle of Wight,
where they will coach Princess Beatrice and MEM
bers of the Court in rehearsals of The Money Spin
| ner" which will be produced on the return OF the
| Court to Windsor Castle
Birdie Sutherland. a Gaiety Theatre actress. has
refused an offer OF $1,000 to settle out OF court the
| action for breach OF promise OF marriage brough'
by her against Dudley Churchill eldest and heir
| OF Lord Tweedmouth, and the case will proceed to
| a judicial settlement. Miss Sutherland places her
| damages at f20,OW
CLOSING IN on MAKALJ.E.
| THE ITALIAN GARRISON WE'LL PRovIsToNED
|