The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-19
NEW YORK HERALD THURSDAY NOVEMBER 49,

ideas have leayened the mass, and the army has It's
aspirations like the people, with whom 1t now SO
politics and think for themselves state OF affairs
not favorable for reactionary measures If such
very difficult, il not impossible to compel the troops
70 nre on the people, who were merely demanding
aneir right 70 choose their own form OF government
Iney would rather take sides with the people. But
see no reason to induce me to believe that any
event IS likely to arise very soon prove the truth
doubtless go on without bloodshed as heretofore,
ana everything Will result in good to the nation:
any trying to correct rev eSs OF sTe
enjoying the exercises OF imperial power and today
u has ordered the civil government to replace oil tho
tribunals deposed by the untas and TO turn out the
laters appointees All the archives in the hands OF
these Illegally appointed officials are also to be given
OF the courts is to be exactly 1t was before the
revolution This Is very sensible and necessary
guardians Of civil rights as free from the Influences
OF popular movements as Is possible.
The government has found that It was not SUM-
GENTLY strong to take certain steps that were forced
upon 1t in the first ush OF Its successes 1t has been
compelled by popular feeling 10 back down on sew
pile OF Its timidity or lack Of wisdom. You viii re-
collect that II dissolved all societies OF religious
a c Sat aaTs days and among
popular. The church denounced il, and all
ehs pous and n the loudly de-
the Ministerial ears and 1t was clearly seen that the
policy adopted could not be carried out without
hFSlE tcHpeSt, respectfully among the falr sex, who
were exceedingly indignant at the government.
Tue result OF a'l this pressure appears to-day in
decree re-establishing the charitable societies, but
providing that their constitutions and rules must be
could act; ana also that they should not recognize
any foreign allegiance and should not indulge in
political movements The funds of the st. Vincent
&c Paul society, confiscated BY government, are to
De given to these new organizations; 80 charitable
iaDors VIII not cease ut time when they are most
demanded.
The almost complete destruction OF crops in Leon
ana the northern provinces has occasoned the
greatesC SUFFERING among the poorer classes, ana the
government has given orders that they be supplied
from the public stores. The winter win be terrible
one In those departments. and We snail probably
nave DoOdShed before spring comes, unless the gov
eminent flndB Itself able which Is doubtful to feed
so many mouths. Whatever 1t can do to relieve
want VIII be done, am sure: but, Notwithstanding;
irlghtlul suffering must ensue.
BY decree OF this morning the duties material.
NC, Ior railroads, tramways public roads and pub
lie works OF general utility In the islands Of Cuba
Porto Rico and the Philippines abolished and the
civil governors are urged 10 push forward all i'm
provenents OF this kind In every possible way. The
most liberal credits will be allowed by the govern
ment Tor TINS purpose and no economics VIII be
practiced in this special branch Of expenditure.
General Dulce takes out full star Of officers for
Cuba, and he Is authorized to push forward public
works OF all kinds in order to give work to the labor
ing classes
The runor circulating for some days, which I did
not think II proper TO mention In my last relating
an attempt TO assassinate General Prim Is thought
now TO have had foundation. IL resulted In nothing
Three officers are In prison for completely in the affair