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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11848, 24 July 1893, Page 2

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French demands increased, Believed the attack is really directed against England. Two Merman Warships ordered to Siamese Waters. Bangkok, July 22. The French demands to embrace tho cession of 93,000 square miles, including the province which was ceded by Burmah to Siam, on condition that it was never handed over to any other power ; also, 50,000 miles in north-easfc Siam, where the French have never advanced. Th 9 indemnity ereviously claimed was only 200,000 francs. It is believed that the attack is really directed against England. The Siamese Government is likelj to pay the money, but will resist the cession of territory, Siam is asking the advice of Enghnd in the matter. London, July 23. ft is stated that 500 of the French Legion are pioceeding to Siam. Germany is sending two warships to Siamese waters to protect German interests. The Standard and many other journals Btate that England cannot assent to the territorial claims of France being acceeded to. They allege that the French demands would deprive Siam of all utility as an independent State. In response to the orders of the Cabinet, vice- Admiral Freemantle, with H.M.S. I-nperieuse, who is in charge of the Ohiua station.is hastening on to Singapore to be in readiness should the fleet ba required. The greater portion of the Chinese fleet is also hurrying towards Siam. Parib, July 22. It is generally considered that the Earl of Dufferin's return to Paris is a pledge of peace, and help to remove Hie difficulty in the way of of settling the Siam dispute. ■ The French Government have refused to grant the requst of the Siamese Government, for an extension of time for a reply to the ultimatum