The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-21
Revolutionary Ferment and the Life
of the Prince I'm Danger.
The Army, Navy and People Disclaim
the Italian foreigner.
Recapitulati0n of the C0rteS Vote of
His Election to the Crown.
TELEGRAM 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Natisist Agitation Against Foreigner rs
Observation-Disclosures and Conspiracy
Popular satire Of the rtnlinus-Feur of IL
GcneraI OutbreaL--Adv.ce to kinH Victor
Emmanuel.
MADRID, Dec. 20, 1870.
II Is conceded to-day pretty generally at all points
of information in The city that hs Royal Highncss,
the Duke of Aosa, VIII have enyp very shora reign
as King Of Spain.
Great fears are expressed even for his personal
safety, should he venture 10 tread on Spanish soil,
either his way to or in the capital. He viii, II is
alleged ana believed by many, never reach the
capital with his life.
1t reported publicly tina. there has already been
organized secret society or league of Spanards
the members OF which have bound themselves by
oath to shoot the Italian.
Many Italian journals, speaking in view of the
existence of this hostile feeling of the Spanards,
advise the Duke of Aosta not to undertake the
Journey towards the seat of government.
At Malaga there has been an anti-Italian process
sion, in which the Prince was placed and carried in
mock eiigy as King of Spain.
SPECIAL REPORT or THE SITUATION.
Special HERALD adviees by letter, dated Madrid
on the 18th inst, report as foilows:-Popular mani
festations against the foreign Prince" are taking
place all over the Peninsula The students OF tho
University have assumed bold, rebelllous attitude.
THE ARMY AND NAVY.
A great and dangerous split exists in the Spanish
army on the subject of the throne question.
Much difficulty is experienced to find Spanish
war vessel to undertake the duty Of conveying or
accompanying the members of the throne.givng
commission of Certes to Italy. Several naval
officers have been imprisoned for dsobeylns the
orders forwarded to them to undertake. the duty.
ADVICE TO THE KING OF ITALY.
A non-onlcial commission made up Of Spanish
gentlemen has set ont for Florence IN order TO point
out to King Victor Emmanuel the true condition AMI
state of Spain.
NO MACCARONI.
A mock coffin mas been carried through the
CampoSan as If at a Spanish funeral, the
mourners wearing piece OF maccaroni In their
hats in derision of The Italians.
IN THE PROVINCES
The citizens or Seville and Grenada protest ener
getically against a"fore,gn' Prince ruling over
them.
CIVIL WAR DREADED.
The general idea Of the more sober minded
Spaniards points in the direction OF the bursting
forth OF civil war should this new throne plan be
forced the country. 1t Is alleged that the occur
renee of very serious trouble among the army vol
unteers now serving in Madrid may be looked for
almost with certainty. Ten of the officers In com
mand Of volunteer detachments have thrown up
their commissions. Many others will follow their
example in the regular army.
Br1gadier Arjoua and few other officers have
been banished to the Canary Isles. They are to
leave Spain after having had a twenty-four hours
notice OF their sentence.
AT THE PALACE.
Notwithstanding all this, preparations are being
made in the royal palace and other places for the
proper reception of the new King His Majesty's
household, so far as the gazetting Of the names of
those who have been appointed to Office is concerned
IL being formed rapidly.