The French Difficulty with Siam
(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION). Calcutta, July 18, The British residents in Bankok are much alarmed at the French action, and are leaving the city. London, July 19. The English press advise Siam to give France no cause to imperil its independence. Paris, July 19. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously carried a resolution that the Government should take the necessary measures to make tbe rights of France respected in Siara. The tone of Develle's complaint against Lord Roseberry was haughty. He asserted the Siamese interpret England's action as encouraging them to resist. Develle admitted it was the intention of bis Government to reoonquer the left bank of the Mekong, but they had no desire to infringe on the independence of Siam. Bankok is quiet. Some French naval officers ascending the Menam, were captured but escaped. Siam is willing to deposit money to moot the French claims pending a settlement of the dispute. It is reported Develle has cabled an ultimatum.
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Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 17, 20 July 1893, Page 2
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