People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 July 1893 — CONCEDES BUT HALF. [ARTICLE]

CONCEDES BUT HALF.

Blaiw’M Answer to France Unsatisfactory— War Almost Certain. Paris, July 24.—France has technical ly declared war against Siam. The latter’s reply received to the French ultimatum was not satisfactory; that is to say, it did not accept every condition imposed unreservedly. Therefore French Minister Pavie has withdrawn on board the Forfait, and the blockade of Siam has begun. It is a question of a day or two whether there will be war. Much depends on the attitude of England. Its interference has already precipitated the action of the French government. If it continues to back up Siam the consequences will be of the gravest character for itself, for France and for Europe. France will give notice to the powers before bombarding Bangkok, which is the next step that may be expected. In Siam’s reply it is shown that the demands of France are deemed to be too heavy is but half of the indemnity asked and half of the territory sought are granted.