New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-01-14
SPAIN.
THE OuEFN's SPEECH.

The Spanish Cortes were opened on tho eth
Of Dec by the Queen In person. Her Majesty delivered
SENATOR'S ASD DEPUTIES In seeing the Cortes gally
and paccally assembled around me- and considering the
varied and often perlous ycssitudes OF my reign
not do less than render thanks TO Divine PrOyden who
has defended us through so many dangers and the
noble populations whom you represent one OF Tho chief
motives OF gratitude the success which has at ended
the energetic oreseeing prudent policy adop cd by
my Government after the robelons Of the moths OF
January and June. In remembering the fears ana UNI
easness which then prevailed among all classes OF society,"
the menacng aspect OF internal political state the
suspension Of industry and commerce. the pressing needs
OF the public finances and the decay OF public credit who
deny the progress that has been since accomplished
This happy change has rendered easy the mainte
OF the friendly relations by which We are united 10
all the foreign powers On the occasion OF the recent sad
events which in Italy monaeed for some days the safely Of
the possessions and even OF The person OF the rope sh
able In other circumstances To exercise her nita
tive with respect to the Papacy and adopt the attitude
which suits an eminenty Catholic nation SPAN Icic
fore offered to your friend and ally the Emperor OF the
French her moral cooperation and, II necessary, the
material aid Of her forces IN the event OF there being
necessity TO employ them for the defense OF the legitimate
rights OF the Holy See Having been invited to take part
IN European conference 10 guarantee those etuhato
interests IN stable manner, my Government which is
the faithful interpreter Of the deepootcd feelings OF the
country has not hesated to accept proposal so s1t
factory The promptitude ygor aud success with winch
ne uis0FueIs alIe~dy IeieIIs 20 WIZ 1871, ia
the welltlined clemehcy Nhch so rapay tnecteu tne
paccaon OF the country have proved that IN voting
the proposed 10 you during the last session you
understood the requirements OF the country By eNcf
Csng the laws with moderation and raising the state OF
siege and by abandoning all extraordinary the
Government removed the unjust mi-trut OF which was
the object for days On that OCCASION the army u
tions Of the country showed itself ready for the de-
iensc Of public ORDER the only source OF durable prosper
Judgments for, always the object Of our socitude, II has
maintained the honor Of our nag In distant regions.
proved greatly during the suspension Of your legislative
abos The law for the conversion OF certain debts not
paying interest has been successful ana tire few creditors
who stand out, viii, hope accept. the arrangement
is equitable. aud will not be modified My Government
GHe proofs OF us many c Tbs 10y Sas re-
nv FREE fO "a
ceeds Of which the Government VIII turn 10 good use IN
the dimnuton OF indirect npCsts ana THUS ana by me
This retrenchment one ot the Chief aiins o my policy
similar effect VIII be laid before yon. be.
side bills having economical objects. Having estal'-
ton from those which Keep taiiye dissonsons, and
apply efforts to the improvement and progress Of
the country To attain THIS end my Government VIII lay
before you bills OF the greatest Importance In moral ard
religious point Of View. Among these VIII be measures
reforming the penal code, TsoTeamIinS INC courts
OF justice and criminal law and also establishing pre-
ventiye system aud summary procedure On the other
hand, bill viii De Introduced 70 Interpret Ar % OF the
Law of Public order In new sense. he necessity Of
which amendment has been demonstrated by recent ex-
pcrionoe bill on primary instruction ~ also DO SUI
Inted TO you for examination. The church and state
have always marched In concert for the propagation OF
pubic educatloh, ana my oVNcInleh. - nnAoes !"
preserve that harmony without imposing a. new sacr
fces and TO give graiuous instruction 10 he greatest
possible number under the united influence of the purity
OF religious doctrine aud tho morality 81 the public and
ianary power OF Justice by attacking at it, birth the
peryer-ty arising from Ignorance or from immoral and
tho laws. and render every day a disturbance
If the public peace less probable. Time, however,
and labor are necessary for the accompaniment
Of this great work. Account must also be taken
of material wants aggravated by the crisis which has
lattory occurred in all trades but chiefly However, IN
agriculture by OF the iTIeguiriiy Of to seasOn
has been most anxionsy directed. The different depart
ents of the public administration. and especially that
OF public works have adopted the best possible measures
for suecoring the poor insnrng work. and preventing
fct NV Government has voluntarily contracted an OBJ
gntiOn TO present 10 the COrtcs I'LL Un the mode OF ad
mission and Of advancement IN the career OF civil EN-
poynents You VIII also have 10 discuss bill analogous
10 fs one lust mentioned fixing the system OF promo
ton and the number 81 classes la tho active service or
tho marine The establishment Of rural guard VIII also
form subject for your deliberations my Government ~
of opinion that the legislation OF 1896 IN TINS point ttas
in need of reform and IL has already prepared bill Tor
fine purpOso Before concluding, | must express lew
words Of profound grief the invasion OF cholera In the
island OF Cuba, and also on the terrible eaants when
have fallen Oh Porto Rico and parts Of our maritime
Ny Government, making use for tho nrst
lime of the tccgraphic cable which unies the Antos 10
the continent at the first news OF these dsaS
ters the most energetic Instructions TO repair tho
as speedily possible TO assist the sufferers q
national subscription has been organized nj the head
OF which Is the King my beloved consoit
Such, Senators and Deputies is sketch O the meas
ures which will be submitted you during the present
session Their object to confirm and gradually develop
the Motley OF resistance to revolution prudent but con-
slant reorganization OF public administrations and
harmony between the conservative interests which my
responsible advisers proclaimed In July, 1906 lt'is
magnificent position that OF monarch charged 10 con
duct people engaged In the enterprise OF preserving
the individuality OF nation and its hereditary fhth
and there ia less glory for those VINO AID the prince
fidelity Let US then, turn eyes 10 the Master on all
things Him 10 enlghen our MINDS 10 Dless our
designs and recOmpcnse the arOr and sincerity OF our
patriotism In accomplishing our legitimate hopes