The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-22

Marshai Narvsex TO tho Army-Tho Rights or
Citizen Soldiers and soldiers Of the Lane.
MADRiD, Dec I, 1884.
The following circular has just been issued by Marshal
Narvasz from the Ministry Of War 70 the various
manders OF corps In the Spanish asmy:-
Mosr ExcnLEN SlR:--The series OF viclssitudes
through which the nation already had to pass for many
years. has necessarily influenced It's military position BY
ties has caused to arise in the army bring IL
an instrument for their schemes.
The profound disturbance caused by politics in tho
ranks OF the troops only loosens the ties of dsci
plne, but prevents the armed force constituting sod
guarantee for the defence Of the country and for order
al home-an object of It's institution now more impOr
ant than ever and which s time to secure a. any
price.
oution which threatens overthrow society ITSELF
the army IL tho rmest support OF its institutions.
Nevertheless even when the danger has ceased TO exist
II only fulfil the mission coniided To IL upon cond
tion OF holding aloor from politics and their conse-
quences.
Thus will do its duty and will render great service
TO the country preserving It's own interests securing It's
future already guaranteed by laws based the most
impartial justice. BY this means, guided solely by
military spirit practising the virtues which have always
contributed CHEST the noble profession OF arms
1t will see dashed 10 pieces against its hrmness the
those who seek corrupt IL in order
that IL may be annihated and II will remain worthy of
the confidence reposed In ia matter indispensable
that the manifestations OF private opinion may be re-
speccd and may exist among the military classes
The OF the government tend 10 attain 20 i'm
portan; end The Queen and the nation desiring the
army For this purpose your Excellency will recommend
persons placed under your orders complete absti
from every thing that might compromise them
party Struggles which have their legal sphere from which
the army must remain estranged while faithfully second
ing the constituted authorities
The practice Of these principles will raise the prestige
OF the army. In conforming thereto those of which II
is made up will not DO exposed to the severe penalties
ordained by the regulations, will merit the gratitude
OF the Queen and OF the country.
In order also 10 impress upon the minds of all the
healthy principles Of this doctrine aud 10 prevent the
haan la1
without the strict aud religious observance OF which
army would not accomplish its high mission and the
country would become the prey OF anarchy, forward
your Exceency copies OF the annexed proclamation
which you will have distributed In the suitable
manner, ordering that be read to the companies by
their captains that all may have cognizance OF its
tents.
May God preserve your EIcelency many years,
DUKE DE VALENCIA.
The following passages extracted from the pros
nation alluded 10 in the above circnlar:--
II Is difficult extremely dflcut trace the line OF
thar separates what Is permitted the
der in political matters from what is.not permitted
But this great ana serious problsm-from the very
nature OF thngs-has been solved among the majority
Of European nations by the nstitution-by the army
tsnlguided by the sentiment OF right only consider
ing as Ia wfal that which Is just.
All governments have been compelled 10 the effort 10
march IN tins path, carefully watching over the main
in the different classes OF troops oil the military
aud corps sptthe germ and support Of all their yir
tues.
care nust therefore be taken 20 keep the army away
from politics, the events OF which essentially tend TO
weaken and extinsuish the military spirit, to relax dis
cipine and % excite division and dscord among ia
members, terminating by rendering them mplacable
enemies although honor prosperity and tho legitimate
pride OF wearing the uniform rests upon the brother
hood OF those who compose the army No is
that the military spirit is the prime motive that
loads the soldier 70 glory.
Discipline Is the true power that gives victory. The
esprit De c Is the only tie that preserves unity among
the troops-that renders their force invincric All
these combined 10 the army the respect and
sIderetion Of the other classes Of the state
Soldiers. Listen the oil honor OF duty
that your interests The Spanish army, the
Queen (whom God preseryc and the country hope will
never yield 10 any o,hr in patriotism and in love Of
country. IL will not be false 10 iis post
It's history tolls that the spanish soldiers have aston
shed the world by their lofty exploits that their LOYALTY
Is pruverb that thanks 20 their discipline they have
conquered kingdoms; that they have made themselves
the admiration of other nations and that we'll IN their
land distant countries they have had the hap
pness the glory OF being strong by their discipline
conquerors by their courage and beloved by their
ereigns for their fidelity and devotion