New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-05-11
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THE LUXEMBOURG QUESTION

THE LUXEMBOURG QUESTION
IoNDoS. Nav 9-Evening.LT Peace COhieIehCo
h6,1 ;,s secop5 session to-day The following basis
for the deliberations Of the Conference was "si0'u
upon: to ,or,o;r =,
FIRST: The territory of Luxembourg is 10 remain ~
the possession Of the King OF Holland DIS "i'i"
of Luxembourg. -. cuo,,a r,rob,, ;s
10 be guaranteed by all the European o"ei' Pi wv
Mating in the Conference. .,...r
Third. The Fortress ofLuxemburg is to be RACED
Nav 1O-Earl Derby stated in Parliament last
nigbt that he considered the preservation OF the
peace of Europe no longer question of doubt.
The Conference met this p. N. and proved sue
cess The question settled in favor of peace. Lux
emburg remains under the King of Holland It's
naturalization viii be guranteedb by the great Powers
of Europe. The fortress is TO be evacuated by
the Prussians and razed. No troops Will be Kept
IN the Duchy except to maintain order Inc pressure
of the defiant attitude of opposing Powers
and the great preparations led to speedy actoh
of the Conference. Only details are to be settled
The treaty is to be signed Friday or Saturday by the
House Of Lords. In reply to question of Russell
Derby said the conference as TO Luxembourg met to-
day and he believed all difficulties would be mmedl
ateJy overcome and although nothing yet was signe0
there was no donbt the peace of Europe had Deeh
secured In the House of Commons, IN reply
20 Mr. Iaboucheur, who asked if the Government in
tended TO guarantee the neutrality of Luxembourg
without first taking the opinion of Parliament Lord
Stanley said the Conference had met second tlme
to-day and although he could not enter into details
he might say a substantial arrangement had been
come to by the Conference on all matters
in dispute so that an amicable settlement
was now practically realized Loud cheersJ
lie congratulated the House and country that
good sense and moderation of parties primarily inter
ested had arrested speakabe ealamites OF an Euro
pean war; [Cheers.l With respect to the part taken
by Her Majesty's Government they had acted III ac-
eordance with constitutional usage on their response
bties as advisers Of the Crown which responsibility
thew were ready to vindicate. The matter was very
critical They were informed every movement
increased the gravity of the case, so he could
not take on himself to postpone an arrangement
devised by all parties interested, when by so dong
he would likely prevent settlement altogether
With respect to guarantees he was sorry to
see the House show susceptbly, but he took 1t for
granted the House was aware that the English and
the rest of the great Powers who were parties to the
treaty of 1882 had absolutely guaranteed Luxembourg
20 the King of Holland, and all the Government had
now done was adapt that guarantee to the present
circumstances of the case and changes IN Germanle
Confederation. They had not extended but rather
limited the guarantee of 1899 and the responsibility OF
the country under it. The negotiations would prob
ably conclude in a few days, and the whole papers
be laid before Parliament. Loud cheeringJ