LATER.
London, July 23. A correspondent at Bangkok wires that the reply of the Siamese Government to the French ultimatum concedes the territory on the left bank of the Mekong Eiver, including Stungstreng and Khong. The Siamese also agree to deposit three million francs (£120,000), and guarantee indemnities for the alleged massajre. It is hoped this offer will form the basis of a settlement. From news received it is stated that on Wednesday last the French captured the remaining forts of the Khong group, though Bangkok still holds out. In the engagement 300 Siamese were killed and 200wouB'led. Paris, July 23. The Siamese reply to the French ultimatum has bean received, but the contents of the documents have been kept secret.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11848, 25 July 1893, Page 2
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121LATER. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11848, 25 July 1893, Page 2
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