Against the United States. the Arrangements Were Made in Conference Between G-1 and the Direcotr of the R.R.& C
LUXEMBOURG AGREEMENT On April 21, 1921, there was completed a contract whereby the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, for a specified sum, agreed to settle all claims of whatever nature that remained outstanding against the United States. The arrangements were made in conference between G-1 and the Direcotr of the R.R.& C. Service on one side and representatives of Luxembourg on the other. The contract was signed for the United States by the Judge Advocate of the A.F.G., who acted for the Commanding General, and by the Minister- President of the Grand Duchy for Luxembourg.1 ' The contract was, in part, as follows: Luxembourg hereby substitutes itself for the United States in reference to and guarantees the latter against all claims, demands, obligations, rights, actions, suits and controversies, of every kind and nature, arising in Luxembourg during the period stipulated in this agreement, which it, the said Duchy of Luxembourg, or any inhabitant, or any person subject to the sovereignty of Luxembourg, or any organization, association or corporation, commune or department of Luxembourg, may now have or which may hereafter accrue for damage to, use or loss of property, or injuries to or death of persons, caused by or resulting from acts, or omissions, of members of the said American Military Forces, or of any one connected therewith, during the period embraced in this agreement, whether the same are listed below or not, but with particular reference to the following: (a) All claims which the United States is authorized to pay to the inhabitants of Luxembourg, known more explicitly as "private claims".- (b) All claims for the use and occupation of railroads, cars, tracks, and for transportation of troops, supplies, and material.
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