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The mental health of the King of Holland, the last

living male in direct descent from the House of Orange, has finally given way, and on October 30th the States-General, by 100 to 5, declared him incapable of governing. The Royal power will therefore be exercised by the Council of State until Queen Emma has been proclaimed Regent during the minority of her daughter, the Princess Wilhelmina, who in 1898 will become Queen of Holland. Luxemburg passes to the House of Nassau, and great efforts will be made, both by the Grand Duke and his subjects, to prevent a fusion with the German Empire, which would involve for the Grand Duke a recognition of the Empire, and for his subjects the conscription. The future marriage of the heiress of Holland will give interest to life in many Courts.

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