Declaration between Great Britain and France with regard to the Kingdom of Siam and other matters/Baron de Courcel to the Marquess of Salisbury
Baron de Courcel to the Marquess of Salisbury.
(Translation.)
The two Governments of France and Great Britain having agreed to settle various questions which have recently been the subject of discussion between them, I am happy to be able to announce to you the concurrence of the Government of the French Republic in the arrangements set forth in the accompanying Declaration which I have been authorized to sign with your Lordship.
My Government feel confident that the conclusion of these negotiations, in bearing witness to the good understanding etsablished between France and England, will serve to exercise a beneficent influence over the people subject to the authority of the two countries dwelling in the neighbourhood of their respective possessions. It will testify in particular to their joint solicitude for the security and stability of the Kingdom of Siam. The assurances exchanged by the two Governments, in fact, imply on the part of each of them the desire to maintain with that kingdom the most friendly relations, as well as the intention to respect existing Conventions.
I doubt not that your Lordship shares my view in this regard, and I avail myself of this opportunity, &c.