The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-27

evidently OF great Importance to them On
inquiring where they were from ana whas
popular delegation from the nelgnboring village OF
Casarabonela away In tine mountains, than had
come down 10 demand OF the Governor OF the pro-
vince in the name OF the Inhabitants supply OF
arms and division OF the lands about the vlllagB
which DID not happen TO belong 10 the poor people;
their claims were just and proper ana they did NOS
doubt that The Governor would accede to Them 1no
latter oiilcial did not things IN the same light,
and declined to issue arms to them but promised
them full protection. On the point OF dividing up
the landed estates OF several wealthy gentlemen for
Their benefit ne was quite distinct and told them
that II was entirely out q the question. The dele
cation finally returned to their village asserting thae
neighbours land would not be questioned What viii
be the result II they lind that even republican form
with wealth. They will attempt to help themselves
because they are the people, ana the people must
rule. as they say.
All through Spain this fatal idea possesses tho
minds OF the masses. and, US l have before said.
bloodshed and anarchy VIII, fear, arise out OF It.
In these views they supported by CarIlst and re-
dictionary agents, VINO nope 10 bring conflict to
oyerturn the liberal government and erect in its
place the old order OF things. They are cunning
enough, these fellows and may succeed while the
masses remain ignorant. This ana many other signs
show that the revolution has but bgun and that we
yet 10 see bloody work and reign OF lawlessneag
dreadful to contemplate | hope some good may
come out OF 1t, but must expect terrible trial.
There have been good many 0utrages committed
here by The mob. Mems houses have been broken
intO, robbed and the owners taken out to be hung,
because they would not consent 10 pay increased
rates OF wages TO workmen. The presence OF troops
alone saved many lives and If they should leave
Malaga wouid be taken possession OF by the rab-
bic. In consequence or the insecurity OF life and
property many OF the weathest houses In the city
are preparing to close their affairs and go elsewhere
to engage IN business where there is safety. The
future looks gloomy enough for Malaga unless the
people will learn that their newly acquired freedom
docs not mean license. IL is 10 be hoped that they
Will gain the required knowledge without suffering
any HARM
In Malaga as in all the cities OF Spain,
unemployed at decent rates of wages. The
men are employed IN tearing down converts.
ana hs great arsenal which was once
exquisite arch, In the horse shoe shape, which Is To
be sent to Madrid. The building was immense and
constructed in the most substantial and elegant
manner, as are all the Moorish ediaces. 1t was .
great pity to destroy this monument OF Arabic skin
and taste but its strength and position made it Of
fensive to the people, because IN the hands Of the
soldiers it was constant menace to the town. For
the same reason the ancient Moorish fortitcati0AS
couple Of converts and some churches are being
pulled down, and they all give labor to large mum.
Ssr Of ms well II PC
OF livelihood 10 the working classes, bus
in so far as they have drawn from the agri-
who have work there they have been prejudiclal to
the general good An immense quantity OF fruit.
and olives especially, has been lost because no
labor could be obtained to gather it, as everybody.
In his liberty, had rushed into the city to make
his fortune at once. Ihs In turn reacts on I'm, me
fellows at work and quiet The economical situa-
ton is bad, and becoming worse daily. Bankruptcy
conflict stands at the end OF the path. II 1S
sad alternative, but that cannot be evaded The
work done by these men Is q mere fiction. They
feel that they laboring for the people,
and they will not bear any pressure. The
nash of an Albecite blade is the answer
they give to foreman who threatens to discharge
them IL they do not work with more spirit and that
display generally ends the question 1t may be safely
said that three Spanish wOrklnen on the public
works do not perform the ordinary labor OF one IN
dustrious man elsewhere. They carry of the rub
Dish in little baskets holding peck or more and.
after dumping it out with great deliberation, chat
calmly taking out their tobacco pouch and little
book OF cigarette paper and carefully manufacture
ing q cigarette, which they pun with delicious
air OF studied ease and repose. They are never In
hurry return to the heap OF ruins TO again fill their
baskets and during their absence the energetic fell
lows who so leisurely WELD the pick, or immense
hoe which they use as shovel find time TO light their
cigarettes and compose themselves for a smoke.
More than onehalf Of the time Is consumed IN this
elegant amusement and the balance Is about equally
divided in making cigarettes and attending to the
supernuous labor for which the city pays them
thirty cents day. 1t requires an nterminable series
Of loans to keep the peace in large cities. and the
lenders are growing chary Of their advances. They
will decline TO lend after while and then public
works stop, and the cigarette makers will be pulling
barricades. COsuS DE- Espdnd are queer enough tO
outside barbarans, and there is lit lie use IN attempt
ing to explain any OF them. spain and Spaniards
are unique, and ordinary rules Will not apply. On6
only await results as they may appear, and rese
content with that.