The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-22
LATEST NEWS BY STEAMER.
SPAIN.

Marshal Narvaez to the Army The
Rights of Citizen Soldiers and Soldiers
of the Line.
has just been issued by Marshal Navaez, from The
Ministry of War, 10 the various commanders OF
Most Excellent Sir:-The series of vicissitudes
through which the nation already had to pass for
many years, has necessarily Influenced its mill ary
position by still further augmentlng the troubles
the passion Of parties had caused to arise in the
army to bring 1t to serve as an instrument for heir
The profound disturbance caused by politics in
the ranks of the troops not only oosens the ties Of
discipline, but prevents the armed force consti-
tutIng a sohd guarantee for the defense of the
country and for order at home-an object of its in
stitution now more important than ever, and which
II Is time TO secure at any price
But, happily remaining superior to the snares of
itself, the army is now the frmest support OF Its
institutions. Nevertheless, even when the danger
has ceased to exist 1t can only fulfil tn mission
confded 10 1t upon condition OF holding aloof from
politics and their consequences
thus 1t will do its duty, and VIII render great
securing ITS future, already guaranteed by laws
based upon the most impartial justice BY this
means, guided solely by military spirit, practising
the virtues which have alway contributed 10 raise
highest the noble profession OF arms, 1t will see
dashed to pieces against its firmness the machlna
tons Of those who seek to corrupt 1T order that
may be annIhIlated and 1t wi | remain worthy of
the confidence reDosed in it-a matter indispensa-
bic that the Manifestations of private opmion may
De respected and may exist among the military
classes.
The measures of the Government tend to attain so
important an end. The Queen and the nation de-
siring tne pubic tra49minty, equally expect , the
lency will recommend to the persons placed under
your ordGls complete abstinence from everything
that might compromise them in party struggles,
which have their legal sphere from which the army
must remain estranged, while faithfully lsecondlng
The practice of these principles will raise the
prestige of the army. In conforming thereto tho'e
OF which it is made up will not be exposed to the
severe penalties ordained by the regulations, and
will merit the gratitude OF the Queen and OF the
In order also to impress upon the minds of all the
healthy principles OF this doc rlne and to prevent
the fundamental precepts OF our wise orders being
enteebled, without the strict and religious obser-
vance OF which the army would not accomplish its
prey of anarchy, 1 forward TO yoHr Excellency
copies 6i the annexed proclamation, which you will
have distributed in The most suitable manner, order
ing that it be read 20 the companies by their cap
tans thar all may have cognIzance OF ITS contents.
May God preserve your Exeellency many years.
DUKE DE VALENCIA.
The following passages are extracted IRON the
proclamation alluded 10 in the above CIRCULAR
1t is difficult, extremely difficult, TO trace the line
OF demarcaton that separates what is permitted 10
the soldier In political matters from what is not per-
! mltted.
| Bat this great and serious problem-from the
| very nature OF things-has been solved among the
majority OF European nations by the institution
nRht only considering as lawful that which is just
All Governments have been compelled to the
effort to march Oh this path, carefully watching
the maintenance in the different classes OF troops of
the military and corps sprit-the germ and support
Care must, therefore, be taken to keep the army
away from politics, the events of which essentially
tend to weaken and exhuRuish the military spirit,
TO relax discipline, and to excite DIVISION and dis
cord among its members, terminating by rendering
them implacable enemies although honor, pros
perty, and the legitimate pride of wearing the uni
form rest upon the brotherhood OF those who COM
| pose the army No one is unaware that the military
spirit the prime motive that leads the soldier to
! glory.
- Discipline is the true power that gives victory,
The esprit de corps is the only tie that preserves
unity among the 00ps-that renders their torce In
| VlnclOe'. All these combined secure TO the army
| the State.
Soldiers listen to the voice of honor and of duty
| snd to that OF your own interests. The Spanish
| army, as the Queen (whom God preserVe) and the
| country hope, will never yield to any other IN
| patriotism and In love of country. 1t will not be
| false to its post.
| It's history tells that the Spanish soldiers have
| astOnished the world by their lofty exploits; that
their loyalty proyeIbia that thanks to their di =
J GPlps! they bare conquered kingdOpsi thRt they