New-York tribune., 1867-05-27
LUXEAIBURG.

TIE plenipOtentiaTies accredited by the European
powers to the London Conference on the Luxembourg
Question nth Of May for the fourth time, at
the official residence Of Lord Derby dispatch from
the Hague that the Treaty signed In London
ON the 18th, and would be ratified within -four weeks.
The PTussians viii then withdraw their forces, ana
and war material Luxelnburg viii remain III the Zol-
verein.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT or THE SETTLEMENT or
THE LUXEMBURG QUESTION.
In the session Of the Legislative body Of France
on the 18th Of May, the Marquis dc Mouster made the
following communication.
GENTLEMEN The London Conference has terminated
its abors having signed, the nth inst treaty deter
mining in decisive the international position
Of the Duchy Of Luxemhurg. The French Government
cided in which this question, important for the
security OF frontiers remained Whether this security
was assured the unOn Of the Duchy 70 France by
any other combination the chief point for us was that
Prussia in the position which she had acquired by
the European changes should not retain beyond her
boundaries. and outside all International right military
establishment which toward US constituted an emnenty
offensive position We warranted in hoping that
friendly relations with the Cabinet Of Berlin would Ire
pare the way for favorable solution, for our intention
has always been 20 spare PTussas just suscepbhtes,
and 70 bring 10 the question which had European char
acter honest examination OF treaties and OF the inter
ests OF the great Powers We hastened TO remove all
cause for conflict by declaration IN conformity with the
DbOve sentiments The Powers opened The preparatory
negotiations in which avoided taking any part from
lost feeling OF reserve and moderation To all questions
replied that we wond accept any solution compatible
with security and our dignity and which the Cabinets
might recommend for our adoption as calculated TO
sodate European peace We cannot too loudly proclaim
how much the Powers have displayed spirit Of impair
TALLY and sincere desire 10 arrive at equitable and
honorable arrangement After the rahcatOns have been
exchanged the Government will promulgate the text Of
the treaty, Of which the following the principal spu
latOns The preamble that the King OF Holland,
Grand Duke Of Luxemburg, taking into consideration he
change in the situation OF the Duchy resulting from the
dissolution Of the ties which bound il TO the old Genane
Confederation, invited the sOyereigns OF Austria BEL
GUM France Great Britain, Prussia and Russia 70 as
sernbe their representatives AT London III order 70 co
eert with the PeDpOtentiares Of the KngGrand Duke
engagements Tor the future, with view 10 the main
tenaDce OF peace The sovefeigns having accepted this
invitation resolved 70 respond 70 tho desire OF the King
D Italy 20 participate III deliberations destined 10 assure
the maintenance OF the general tranquility. The Duke
declared that he maintained the Duchy
with OF Nassau ThisdeclAraOn was accepted
and note taken of IT, The Duehy declared neutral
undcr and collective guarantee Of the sgn-
ng Powers with the exception OF Belgium, which h
town xelnfg should oease 20 be fortified The King
Grand TO himself the I1gkt Of maintaining
there su n troops for the preservation Of order Prus
declared, consequently, thai her troops shall receive
orders 70 evaats the place soon S the raesons
the treaty exchanged The ArIe<y viii begin 70 be
wtbdraE together with the munitions of war, shortly
There VIII then only remain the troops Indispensable for
she safety aud The dispatch OF the material Of The
Duke OF LuxenbuT8 engaged 10 take measures 20
the fortress into an open town. by such demolition
shall consider Sufficient for the satisfaction OF the
Powers The work VIII commence after the retreat 0f
ihe garrison which will be carried with due regard
10 the interests Of the inhabitants The rathcatOns Will
be exchanged &C latest within four weeks The treaty
yny aeeOrds with the views OF the French Government
n Oes away with state OF things established against s
n ay times, and which has been mainta AIMED for 50
yeaTs ~ gives to our pertheTD frontier the guar