New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-04-18
LUXEMBOURG.
TILE FRENCH PRESS.

PARIS April 3.-The Constitutional says, an refer
ence to the Luxemburg question: that France has no de-
sire to threaten the interests Of Germany or TO bring her
honor into question. France has no warike tendency
but solely deep OF what IS just and equitable
Now it would be neither just equitable that Prussia
after having achieved her great conquess without oosa
ces should eaously watch the smallest acquisition that
might be desired by her neghbors not in the interest OF
ambition, but Of security.
The Monieur dt Soir publishes the text Of Count Biz
marcks speech relative to the Luxembrrg question: and
saws that the text clearly shows the elevated sentiments
held by the Prussian Prime Minister.
THE OFFICIAL PREss OF PRUSSIA
BERLIN, April QEvening)-The North German Gazette
Of this evening publishes article demonstrating the
importance of the fortress in strategic point OF view
The article concludes thus: Luxembourg as French
fortress together with Metz would endanger lines Of
communication right flank which are safe as long
as Luxembourg is occupied by Prussians." The same
journal contradcts rumor current here that certain
military measures had been taken with reference TO the
fortress OF Luxemburg. From communications received
both from Paris and the Hague says the paper IT is
clear that general negotiations viii have 10 take place
before the Luxemburg question is decided several Of
the Great Powers were parties 10 the treaties which
settled the international position Of the Grand Duchy.
Onesided action WILL therefore be avoided and tits hoped
that mutual understanding will bring about solution
Of the question which Will be satisfactory to both France
MASIFEsrATIoSs IL BAAvRIA.
MUNICH, April 2-Evenlng Manifestations OF public
opinion provoked by the Luxembourg question, about
to take place in Bavaria against any foreign encrOach.
ments upon German territory.
ENGLISH MEDIATION.
The Oul says Prussia has written Lord Stanley to in
duce England to press the Dutch Government 20 with
draw from the negotiations with France that the ques
ton ought 10 bedrOpped without bringing the Cabinets Of
Berlin and Paris into collision The policy OF strict
intervention which Lord Stanley has laid out for his
guidance may The Ous lead 10 believes be on TINS oc
casion slightly departed from.
Berlin telegram Of the 4h Of April says "Intell
gence received here from the Hague that tho
Dutch Government has officially Informed the Prussian
Cabinet that the sale of LuxembHrg has not yet been
effected and will not be carried out without the consent
Of Prussia"
The London Times says IL Is disgrace to French states
the Luxembourg scheme should ever have been
entertained France will show her Difference for Euro
pean opinion by abandoning this ill0mened negotiation
which would only mite all Germany against her, but
break off the intimate friendship which prevails be
tween her and other European Powers.
Paris telegram Of the 5th April says: 1.-THE French
Government has still under consideration the question OF
the cessOn Of Luxembourg 10 France Ii considers that
the engagements entered into by the King Of Holland
France"
Lord Stanley, in giving some explanations in the House
of Commons said that the consent Of the King Of Holland
from the first made conditional upon that Of the
pie OF Luxembourg and also the consent OF Prussia
What the feeling Of the people OF Luxembourg might be he
would not undertake TO say, but he strongly doubted
whether the OF Prussia would be given and II
these conditions not fulfilled the transaction would
fall TO the ground He had returned reply to that effect
Prussia and ne had since learned from the official rep
reseatve e the King of the Netherlands that the
tiatODs were at an end.
Lord Stanley said he had not considered II necessary
the part OF the Government 10 communicate with Holland
and France Oh the subject