The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-11-06

that defined and constant preoccupation az orr
country. IL as IN 1854. an sttemct should be made
all true hearts, with NOR than doubtful sincerity q
spite OF all party assertions will be proof that the
public opinion was not yet ripe and that more APP
proprate period should have been selected reform
the legal existence OF such 0 serious matter.
and the modification Of certain IDEAS supposed
only to be realized under very different clrcum-
stances, are now announced as facts and unanimous.
spreading 80 rapidly In all directions, have doubtless
contributed much to this state OF things, and.
although all obstacles can be overcome, still there Is
one fact connected with Spain that although painful
70 REFER to, must be remembered.
whether the fact Is due to the acquescence or toll
eration Of those who could have prevented 1t We
Know not but what Is certain Is, that the name OF
i eingn mas Tor some time back been constantly
nios. depressing and arbitrary acts which have
marked the regime that has just succumbed amid In
WIN the erroneous belief that the sacred cloak
coulu pe made serve TO hide the shameful nakedness
oo nea,ea contests OF politics what never should 30
exposed 10 TIE dangerous and oftentimes impure
s consaSt OF mundane passions. Hence arose, not t
.rtPiuiV OF Oatnolc sentiment, which fOrtunately
keeps up its fervor amongst u.s. but the opinion u-
versally spread abroad that the competition in tic
conscience is necessary to furnish the intellisen
activity Of the clergy with a field worthy Of
that are in harmony with their elevated ana
solid science as well as with the sacred respccs
nas have lKewise made manifest tne se o popa
and DESIRES And, apart from the variety OF formulas
which In the confusion OF events 1t becomes impos-
sIDle to draw up correctly at once or cast in ole
common mold, the fundamental idea that be1ets
them all Is the same-that Is, we must not remain
Hence the nterdct shall be abolished, and useless
prevention as well as us0ry permits shall be erased
from our code5-for they have already disappeared
from our customs-differences on dogma will no
longer bring on as heretofore incompatibiitles ana
exclusions rejected and loudly condemned by the
These are, briefly ana frankly expressed, the def
mite causes OF the radical and & Orious elevation
that Spain has realized and the constant object Of
ner cndeavors. Far from exciting alarm or back
Wardness the gigantic transformation now verb
fled IN our internal politics ought rather to tighten
the liens existing between us and the various coun-
tries with whom we have enjoyed long and uninters
rupted friendly relations Although painful to con-
TESS, the merits Of truth oblige US to acknowledge
that the regime under which we have so long
gr0aned and which We have borne with such resig-
sao tends e agnsn hs feelings
personal Character which, being the government Of
sas We b. a%s Or ns b
claimed without dignihed sentiments, 1t is natural
that q r Th hs AMY s
extrIcated us from such Illuminating state;' hence
forth the policy OF Spain can show itself with PRIDE
for The reign OF uncertainty and destructive mys-
terry has come to endt0 DO replaced by new era.
honorable place TO which she is called by her power
full elements on which she relies and also the never
falling heroism OF her sons.
We wish, indeed the moral support OF European
governments, and shall with pleasure witness the
recognition OF the order OF things here; IL VIII
be an indication to Us that they have understood tne
noble character and the salutary TENDENCY oi sna
revolution just accomplished. But II Tor reasons "
which we know not ut present sucn support lan w
now; n the noble example OF some among our lot
mcr brethren abroad as well as OF that
they pay every where to the principle OF emancipa.
toi and liberty OF man than for even their greatness
and power fail to be initiated, we VIII not Tor that
be d,smaycd in the pursuit Of our under asia.
and equanimity In prosecuting inat We
are animated by the full assurance that our indepen.
dence will not suffer the least harm, and that the
work OF regeneration which We have begun wiz not
be disturbed by outside interference or meudnngs.
In any event. the universal suffrage with which we
are unanimously favored by the great liberal family
by ali generous hearts for the definite consolidation
and the happy crowning OF our WORK VIII W smc
most eficacous sanction well as the most solemn
and positive that our Efforts can receive After iona
which ut oil times, especially In the present mas peer
used by nations. In order to leaitimatlze pr1oL
oW revolution, we have had recourse 70 - IN,
| only tribunal nom whose iniallibc decisions there
| Is nowadays no appeal-that OF universe
suffrage. Tho end which we seek. Is to reach thu
level OF the most advanced nations and cease 10 "
any longer arrng and harsh s @ nave ~ ~,
perfect right to ask that the situation which we nave
made shall be invo'aOly respected. ana entertain
just hope that the governments that are at the head
Spain eli that honor due, proofs Of friendship
aud brotherhood which they have shown heretofore
to Power which, after subjugating u.s. crushed and
humbled us well.
By order Of the provisional government make
known to You the above, 80 that I'm confidential
interview YOU can give copy OF this document to
the Minister OF Foreign Affairs tod keep yOa many
years. JUAN ALVAREZ DE L0kENZANA.