The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-08-18
Tho Spanish Monarchy In Prospect-Hs
Bearing Upon Tho Cuba Question

| great deal of speculation, and, to use Cali
fornia mining term, great deal of prospecting
round for suitable man to wear the Spanish
crown. There has been, too, no little difficulty
among the different political factions 10 set
Ting upon the form Of, government and the
candidature Of the aspirants to the throne.
The Duke of Montpensier, the King Of Portu-
gal, the Prince of Asturias, member of the
Italian dynasty, and others have been named;
and now, as the time approaches for decision
the name Of Prince Napoleon has been sud
denly mentioned. Altogether it is very
complicated matter, and from present appear
| ances, will not be easily settled.
Considering the difficulties of the question,
and bringing Prince Napoleon forward as
| candidate at the eleventh hour, it seems not
| improbable that the Emperor Louis Napoleon
and the rest of the Bonaparte family may be
! at work to secure the prize of Spanish royalty.
! General Prim's prolonged visit to Paris may
be connected with such movement. We
know that the Emperor Napoleon works In
such a silent and apparently undemonstrative
manner whenever he has great object to
accomplish. We are aware also, that under
cover of seeming Indifference and noninterven-
ton, be is deeply interested in the result
of the revolution In Spain. And in view Of
the relations of Spain with France, their CONT
guilty, and the vast power Of Napoleon in the
affairs of the nations of Southern Europ Q, it is
not likely that the Spanish Regency would take
such an important step as the choice of
monarch without consulting the wishes of the
Emperor Of course he would rather see his
cousin King of Spain than any other man. He
has the same ambition as his uncle, Napoleon
the First, and copies him as closely as possible
under the circumstances of the times in his
policy. Then, Bonaparte on the throne Of
Spain, would tend to strengthen his own dy-
nasty in France, and considering he is at
times in precarious health, and may not live
long, it is of the utmost Importance to fortify
the position of his successor, the Prince Impe-
rial, by all the means in his power. The En-
press Eugene, too, who is q Spaniard, and
very popular, would use her influence, no
doubt, to have Prince Napoleon chosen King
of Spain. Besides, Prince Napoleon is known
to be an able man, and as having those liberal
or democratic tendencies which would suit the
Spanish people. He has studied Spain thor
oughly and is one Of the best Spanish scholars
in Europe. Then, he is the son-in-law of the
King of Italy, which would bring to his support
the influence of the Italian kingdom. By Prince
Napoleon's election to the throne of Spain the
Emperor Napoleon's views Of consolidating or
uniting the Latin race and extending its power
would be promoted, and to bring that about,
we know, is cherished object Of his Imperial
Majesty. Looking at this matter, then, in all
its features, we think 1t is not improbable that
Prince Napoleon may be the future King of
Spain.
AS far as we are concerned 1t may make
little difference who Is to be King Of Spain, if
a monarchy be inevitable, except as regards
the question of Cuba. On that, however, it
may be Of some importance. Prince Napo-
leon, it is believed, has broad and liberal
views, and is friendly to the United States.
ing Cuba as Spanish colony, and gracefully
yield to the demand for Cuban independence
or annexation to this country. He might be
governed by es liberal ideas as his uncle Ma
poleon was when he sold Louisiana to the
United States. But, we think, that whatever
his Ideas might be he would not consent at the
very commencement Of his reign to the dis
memberment of the Empire of Spain. Itwould
be too hazardous, and subject him at the be-
ginning to violent attacks. Nor do we imag-
under whose influence he would necessarily be,
has any such good feeling towards this country
or republican government as to consent to the
independence or annexation Of Cuba. Indeed,
it is doubtful whether any other man, If elected
King Of Spain, would venture to part with
Cuba unless compelled by the memorable fiat
of war. Whatever efforts this country may
make in behalf of the Cubans or for the acqui-
sition Of the island should be made, therefore,
during the government Of the Regency. Seri-
Gus complications might arise after the monar-
chy is established. Now is the time to act
The Regency, which is about to expire, can
afford to dispose Of the Cuban question on
broad and liberal principles and according to
the wishes Of the United States without fear
Of any political consequences to Its members
We tell our government, consequently, that
now is the time to settle the question of Cuba,
either by negotiation With Spain or by recog-
nizing the independence Of the Cubans, for il
it should not act thus, dangerous complica-
tions may arise under the future Spanish mon
archy, and this great republic may be humili-
ated in the eyes Of the world or plunged into
| war.
THE NEW Posi- OfrIcH-No MORE JUNE
ETINGs.-The committees Of the Common
Council charged with the business of meeting
L ina A AL l.