FRANCE'S EASTERN WAR.
♦ (UNITED FBBSS ASSOCIATION.] Paris, 19tti July. The Chambor of Deputies unanimously oarriod a resolution that tho Government should take the necessary measures to make tho rightß of France respected in Siam. M. Dovelle, Minister for Foreign Affairs, statod that Lord Kosebery, the British Foreign Secretary, had disclaimed any British interests being in Mekong. He mentioned that, as Great Britain had been assured that Bangkok would not be bombarded without notice, explanations had been asked for as to the meaning of the despatch of British gunboats to Siamese waters. A rouly had been elicited disclaiming any intention of intervening in the matter beyond protecting British subjects. France, lie eaid, was unable to exercise further patience, unless reparation was granted for the recent murder of French subjects and the violation of treaty rights. Therefore, coercive measures had been taken in band. The statement was recoired with applause.
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Evening Post, Volume XLVI, Issue 17, 20 July 1893, Page 2
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148FRANCE'S EASTERN WAR. Evening Post, Volume XLVI, Issue 17, 20 July 1893, Page 2
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