London vid Bombay, 8th October.
A treaty between France and Siam has been signed at Paris, Siam cedes to France the provinces of Pesikkao (Bussac) and Mein Prey, algo the territory on the Bien Ho (Great Lake) between the rivers Rolnas and Pick Kampong.
France evacuates Chantabun, Siam may keep troops—but they must be Siamese officered by Siamese—on the right bank of the Meikong.
In the event of Siam desiring to construct ports, canals, or railways within the Siamese portion of the Meikong basin, French assistance must be sought before that of any other nation.—Reuter, Later.
The Paris "Temps" anticipates that the treaty just signed will remove the sources of irritation between France and Siam.—Reuter.
London, 12th October.
French public opinion at first hailed the new convention with Siam as satisfactory, but now takes a pessimistic view. The " Eclair" says that French interests required the possession of Battambang, and adds: "We let slip the guarantees of 1893, abandoned our ancient rights, opened to foreign commerce the route to Saigon, and comme toujours' all we get in turn is an nse of sand." It is stated that this unquestionably reflects a considerable portion of French educated opinion.—Special service.
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