New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-15
H. M. THE KING OF SIAM.
APPARENTLY HE IS NOT COMING TO
THIS COUNTRY AT PREsENT-sOME
INTERESTING LETTERS.

Colonel David b. sickels. OF this city. formerly
United States Consul 1T Bangkok. recently wrote
to Senator Elkns in Washington, suggesting tna'
President Mckinley be requested to invite the KING
~ siam 70 vis,t this country in view Of the King
fri, 70 Europe and Mr.. Ekns laid the letter before
John Sherman, the Secretary OF State. Mr. sher-
man replied that the King OF Siam haa oceh III
yted by Mr. Barrett. the American Minister a'
Bangkok to visit this country ana tnat the h''s
sent n reply that, while he might avail himsei oi
tho invitation another year, the time 10 De con-
sumed on his proposed European tour wou'a pre-
c,ude the possibility Of visiting the United STATES
this vear The Secretary also wrote that the FIes-
ident could not extend formal ana urgent NV,
ton for such a visit without being assured .n','
Congress would make due provision Tor the eh'''-
tairment OF the visitor.
Colonel Sickels has received from the private sec
Rotary Of the King of Siam letter, from winch ''o
following extracts are taken: .oo-
am commanded to say that His Majesty dee iss
regrets of seeing no opportunity OF accepting snse
honour and friendly reception Of the T.: s. Govern,
ment or having the pleasure OF NnoS and the
members Of the Lotos Club. which His Sla) .s
thea heard duties fG OF King kin yS Se sy
also OF the long intention Of HIS Ma)es.g " H, FOR
a trip to Europe happily. this has Just been . sue
ceeded Even then, the time Is SO iirnteo AMER Inst
icHhe most favored country-in short trip 1t
is afraid be merely hurryng from one p,a hserye
ahs 3hsF c %efShs n for
was obliged to inform the Minister Resident OF tLe
l. s America I'm Bangkok of his inabilfty 10 Vi WIS.,.
America during the present Journey put ne SUI ~
has an intention Of finding future opportunity W
nav a visit to that country =.
me TO convey you his best thanks and regard
"'"' PHRAYAH SRISDI. Secretary.
OF interest in connection with the letter OF the
Kings secretar- is letter which General Grant
wrote to the King from this city on April 10, 1888
as follows:
His Majesty, Somdetch Phra Paramindr Mana
Chulalonkorn, King Of SIAM 49,
NV Good Friend 1t is long since have written
TO YOU although | often think OF you and your Klnd
hospitality to and mine during our VISIT 10 your
country and capital also hear from sam
through Colonel Sickels who. since his Official res
idencc in your country. takes the deepest lnteres.
i'm ali that concerns Siam. He Is great admlrer
of Your Majesty, and always speaks OF you wneii
we meet Should you ever want TO ne represeitxteu
in this country by an American citizen or any 10Y,
eigner | am sure you could find no one who Wouid
have your interests ard the interests or your couh
try more at heart than Colonel Sickel..
A year or two ago were led 10 OeleVe tnat tiie
United States to be honored by Visit from
you. I hope the visit is only postponed not abano
dCned. You would receive most hearty welcome
here from both Government and the people. ! ana
my family retain the veliest recollection OF our
visit to Siam and Of your kind hospitality, ana
would much enjoy a second visit. But at my Tune
OF life I can hardly expect ever again TO take SO
long journey. $500 - =,
well wishes for Your Majesty and the people over
~ $3.50 ' ~ r. 4 GRANT