New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-01
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE PEACE OF EUROPE.

THE PEACE OF EUROPE.
DECLARATION or LORD DERBY-Hfs REFUSAL TO
PUBLISH THE CORRESPONDENCE IN REGARD TO
THE RECENT WAR ALARM-THE DISPUTE LIABLE
TO REcUR-No ENGAGEMENTS MADE ny EN-
GLAND.
LONDON. Monday, May 81, 1873.
In the House Of Lords this evening Earl Rus
sell asked that the correspondence between Great
Britain and the Continental Powers arising ont Of
the recent war alarm be laid before the House.
The Earl of Derby, Minister of State for the For
eign Department. replied that he sympathized with
the curiosity Of those who had watched the course
of foreign affairs during the last few weeks The
Government desired to conceal nothing it had done but
1t would be impossible to give fair account without
largely using confidential communications relating
to the policy and opinions Of other Governments,
which would object to such disclosure. The publ
cation Of these communications would prevent
English diplomatists from receiving information
in the future, and to submit mutilated correspond
might mislead the House. The causes of
dispute were liable to recur; therefore it was not
desirable in the interests Of peace TO give publicity
TO the details of the controversy.
Lord Derby then proceeded to state that persons
highest in authority in Berlin of late openly de-
clared that the French army had become source OF
danger to Germany. because its magnitude
France to renew the war; that Germany, in
self-defense, might feel impelled TO strike
the first blow to peace, and that it neces
sary that the French army should be considerably
reduced This language repeated By German repre-
sentatiyes here and elsewhere, created extreme I'M
easness in France The French Government imme-
diatey discaimed all warlike Intentions Lord
Derby said he accepted this declaration a.
entirely sincere. He believed no statesman
in France contemplated renewal of the war.
France after her humiliations naturally desired to
have army which would give her the influence to
which she considered herself entitled. One OF the
difficulties was that the French unable TO con-
ceiye that the German apprehensiOns were genuine.
They regarded the representations made by Ger
many as pretext for a fresh war. II
seemed to Her Majesty's Government that
there was q mutual misunderstanding which
might lead To grave consequences. for Germany's
next step might have been a formal request
for France to discontinue her armament,
while France on the other hand would
probably accelerate it and thereby con-
firm the suspicious OF Germany. The existence
of this mutual distrust afforded good opportunity
to offer the friendly oficesof England. The Russian
Government saw things in the same light, and the
visit of the Emperor Alexander to Berlin supplied
!
Lord Derby concluded by declaring that England
had done her duty without sacrifices past present,
or prospective. She had entered into engage
ments and made pledges but her policy of non
Intervention did not mean isolation or indifference
| Ia the peace of Europe.
An unsigned letter in The Times gives an explana-
ton of the recent warlike rumors The writer says
few weeks ago the German representatives at the
various European Courts officially complained that
France was arming with view to the
early resumption Of war. Gen. Won
Schweinitz the German Minister in
Vienna, declared that, owing to Gernlanys long-suf
fering, war had not yet broken ont. The Czal
thereupon teegraphed to the Emperor
William, entreating him to postpone
| operations until the Berlin interview.
He also instructed the Russian ambassador at the
Cont of st. James to suggest the cooperation Of
Great Britain in behalf of peace.
| PARLIAMENTARY PRIVILEGE IN ENGLAND
AGREEMENT AMONG THE CONSERVATIVES IN REGARD
TO The PRESENCE OF STRANGERS IN THE HOUSE
oP COMMUNICATIONS OF TIE MARQUIS Oh
HARRINGTON REJECTED-MOrIOS THAT INF
HOUSE DIVIDE On The QUESTION OF EXCLUSION
LONDON. Monday. May 81, 1875.
A meeting of the Conservative members of Par
lament was held at the residence OF Mr.. Dlsraeh
to-day. when an understanding was arrived at as
10 the general policy of the Government on the ques
tion of privilege. No reporters were present.
The House of Commons tonight resumed the con-
sideration Of the question of priv ilege.
The motion offered by the Marquis of Harrington
on May was taken up. 1t was to the effect that
the House should not entertain any complaint with
respect TO the publication of its proceeding except
in cases Of willful misrepresentation, or when pub
LEGATION is prohibited and that strangers shall not
be obliged to withdraw unless they are dis
orderly, or by special direction OF the House
This motion was rejected. Mr.. Disraeli then
moved that if attention is called by
any member to the presence of strangers
the House shall decide by division
whether they withdraw; furthermore, that the
Speaker be empowered to order their Withdrawal
whenever he thinks fit.
Mr. Disraeli's motion Wa unanimously adopted.