HL Deb 09 May 1867 vol 187 c214
EARL RUSSELL

said, as considerable anxiety prevailed with reference to the result of the Conference now sitting in London, and after the statement which he understood had been made in "another place," perhaps the noble Lord opposite might think it proper to say something on the subject.

THE EARL OF DERBY

The Conference only met to-day at half past three o'clock, and I have not since that time heard any report of what has taken place; but I am given to understand that no difficulty was started but what had been immediately overcome, and I have every reason to believe, although no signatures have been attached to any document, that, practically, the peace of Europe is secured.