Siam.
The French press is exultant at the surrender of Siam to the French terms, and regards it as a triumph for the French democracy,^; affd' % serious blow to British influence in the East. England and Germany are acting unitedly. The .American press agrees thai England cannot allow France t approach her Indian territory. Tfc is -believed that the Siaraes acceptance of the French ultimatum saved. a split in the French Cabinet vrherti ' there was serious dissensior in consequence of the opposition o :the ;Moderate .Party to the high handed .policy adopted with regard t< Siam.' ' Tht Daily News' Bangkok corres ponderit wires that it is reported tha England refused to., racognise th blockade of Siam ports, and warnec France she would be responsible i the blockade were enforced againa British vessels. He also states tha Franca, thereon agreed to exemp British ships, permitting several t anchor outside the bar and enter th river on Sunday. The blockade still continues, bi the British gunboats persistentl remain insid* its limits. French troops have capture' Kosichangand, expelling the Siamese boarded and scuttled a native steamei
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Manawatu Herald, 3 August 1893, Page 2
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183Siam. Manawatu Herald, 3 August 1893, Page 2
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