FRANCE AND SIAM.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LXXX, Issue 10104, 1 August 1893, Page 5

FRANCE AND SIAM.

[Special to Pbbss Association.]

PARIS, July 30.

The French Press is exultant at the surrender of Siam to the French terms, and regards it as a triumph for French democracy and a serious blow to British influence in the East. July 31. It is believed that the Siamese acceptance of the French ultimatum saved a split in the French Cabinet, where there was serious dissension in consequence of the opposition of the Moderate Party to the highhanded policy adopted with regard to Siam. The French Press demands that the Government shall show extreme firmness towards England regarding the negotiations for the delimitation of the ceded territory.

LONDON, July 30. England and Germany are acting unitedly. July 31.

The Daily News Bangkok correspondent wires that it is reported that England refuses to recognise the blockade of Siamese ports, and has warned France that she would be held responsible if the blockade was enforced against’ British vessels. He also states that France thereon agreed , to exempt British ships, permitting several to anchor outside the bar, and to enter the river on Sunday. The blockade still continues, but the British gunboats persistently remain inside of its limits.

French troops have captured Koslchang, and expelled the Siamese, hoarding and scuttling a native steamer.

WASHINGTON, July 30,

The American Press agrees that England cannot allow France to approach her Indian territory.