Raised The Blockade

Bangkok, Aug. 5. - The blockade of this place was formally raised by Admiral Humann Thursday. The return of M. Pavie, the French minister, to Siam, is expected daily. The provinces are in a disturbed state. The Saigon papers say there was some severe flghting between the Siamese and Freneh July 20 on the Melcong river. It is said that 800 of the Siamese were killed, while the French losses were slight The latter have occupied several more islands.