The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-10-09
KING AMADEUS JCURNEY.
Third Letter from tde Herald Correspondent
Travelling With the King Of Spain.
Continued Welcomings-The Montpensier and
fCarlist Parties Killed-Magnanimous Course
II the Republican Party-Growing in
strength-Triumphal Reception Of the
King at Barcelona-An Accident
During the Demonstration.
BARCELONA Sept. Is, 1871.

same laVortplc ausplCcs IS nave DISTINGUISHED II
ever since we left Madrsd. Wherever ne goes and
whenever he appears IN public there the same ex
preston OF popular satisfaction. "Vird q Reg ~
resounds on every side; in fact our whole Journey
II on the part OF the people, a coatinued repetition
of that cry, as 1t is on The part OF the King repet
nou OF actions calculated TO attract the popular
sympathles and 10 win over even his pi,,erest enc
mics.
or these facts have seen abundant proofs As
The correspondent OF the HERALD I have peen
particular TO observe closely the manifesto
tons oil the people in the districts through
winch we passed. the invitation 10 your
correspondent 10 accompany the royal party,
coming IRON the young King hmself--an
evidence OF how the NEW YORK HERALD is regarded
al the Court OF Ama1eus-anorded me an excellent
opportunity Of Judging OF the merits popular recep
tions, demonstrations, greetings, &C.. TO which Ills
Majesty was sub ectcd at close quarters. There Is
genuine ring about them ye, the opposition press
dong its utmost 10 dcpieciate the meaning and
tent OF these popular demonstrations, descending
even falsehood and libel This alone is indirectly
efIecting good for so many countless thousands
Witnesses OF what takes place daily that 1t is I'M
possible TO make mistakes as HIS MaJestys recep-
ton, except wifully, and no cause was ever yet
served by lying. 80 Tar as
TRE MoNrrENsiEE AND CARIIsr PARTIES
are concerned look upon them as completely Killed
by this journey Of the King. Sufficient has II been
fer the people TO and 10 know their present
Tnler to dispe rom their minds ali desire to change
him for the Orleans or the Bourbon. ! am no, pre-.
pared 10 say the same OF
TIE REPUBLICANS.
NY views to the chances OF Their success IN Spain
being a. any rate very remote contingency, you
already have. Political circumstances NAV arise 70
tring them TO the front; but, except by casualty
Ike that, Spain is not yet ripe for republic The
next elections VIII tell how far the King mas won
over to the monarchy the votes OF those who
hitherto bave opposed IT, and until then II Is
premature 10 make any conjectures on the
subject except the general one that the monarchy
has gained by this royal Journey. Grca, praise
must be given TO the leaders OF the republican
cause at Valencia Tarragona and Barcelona Many
Of them occupy posts as alcades, deputies, &C.. but
Notwithstanding this they have, with only here and
there an exception, received the King right Loyalty
hooking TO the railway depots TO welcome him and
joining IN the vivas in his honor. The only place
where the corporation a body refused 70 meet the
King at
MARTOREL,
on the way TO Barcelona Its Ayunlamento is
completely republican, ana passed a resolution not
togo 10 the station TO felicltaie HIS Majesty. Whcnwe
reached the place long line OF people extended
lar down the railroad, who began TO cheer the mo-
ment our train came in sight. AS II drew up at the
station there was not sou Of the Aynntamiento or
any OF the local authorities present. Five or six civil
guards and few troops were drawn up on the plat
form, but as 10 civilians, not onen striking contrast
70 every other reception since we left Madrid: for
everywhere the Alcade and Cooperation called In
Spanish AyuntamIento) were IN waiting 10 be pre-
scented 10 his Majesty. Many or these were simple
peasants dressed III their native and curious cos
tune. Bu,, as have said, Martore sent no one to
represent IL. where is the Alcalde and the Ayun
talnento ~ was the question asked OF The station
master. "All absent by agreement y replied The
white-gloved Official. "Then
IN THE PEOPLE ~
said the King, AMI instantly there was a rush and
some three thousand .peoplen surrounded our
tram. When they caught sight or The King, and
especially when he grasped the hands extended to-
wards nm by the dozen, their enthusiasm knew
bounds. "vtr0 81 Rey!'' was repeated again and
again, and continued to be repeated TIL we moved
Oh. This piece Of pretended consistency but IN
reaty OF lncalculable stupidity the part or the
local authorities OF Martorel, Is calculated to
them IN any votes at the next elections. Az a con-
rasi 10 IL let me tell you OF the conduct or the
poraton OF Barcelona They arc, In their ma.
J0niy, republican. Their Alca!de, Mayor, is
OF that party. Yet, TO receive the King, they
erected pavilion just outside the rail-
way station here at cost OF $1,000
dress. Their A,calde has never left his size since
We have peen IN Barcelona ACCOMPANYING him 20
every place ne has visited and seated In the royal
carriage has conducted Hts Majesty all poiuis Of
interest since We arrived here.
have already written you a very full sketch
Of Tarraqona and OF Ills Males,y's doings In that
celebrated old city, his visit to its Archaeological
NuseumwheSe Antiquities found In the place Itself
throw light on its Ventian origin and Greek and
Roman occnpaton-of his daily pursuits while
there, his visits TO its asyiums schools prisons,
barracks, &c. MS muni1cent donations to chart
ties his presence at ITS ngmen's theatres and
Its artisans ball AMI also or his excursion from
there 10 Reus, The birthplace OF the lameaed Prlm
with his enthusiastic reception repeated at every
pOlnL
OUR JOURNEY TO BARCELONA
was duPilcate OF all the Others All along the
line II ma, be said, the people turned out n.asse
10 40 nlm honor. The beauty OF the scenery with
The Mediterranean Sea aId its blue waters on tn
ono hand anu the vine-cad fields and hills on the
other cannot lie conceived. The appropriate deco
ranOns OF the railroad stations and the OF the
multitude al every stopping place were proofs AZ
far as tney could he given, OF the satisfaction with
which the people viewed The arrival OF their KING.
But when we reached barcelona be had reception
worthy OF mat great industrial city. The music OF
dozen military Is, the cheers OF 900 people,
The uiumpnai arches and gayiy dressed balconies,
the loyai inscriptions and words Of welcome on
every hand and the nrIng Of cannon in every drec-
uon were The modes Ia which the
HA.CELoNEsE
received the son Of Victor Emmanuel IN their
midst. have already spoken OF the Magnificent
tent under which the corporation presented their
address TO hun. When thai iornality was over ana
be had moved out OF It, part OF its flooring fen
through the weight Of the immense multitude
gathered under 1t, apd, ] must say, through It's
faulty construction. Ifs rich carpet, fortunately
held together and thus, though FOR some ten min
ntes there was irghuni scene 81 alarm and con
fusion, and regular pei-nsel OF citizens IN their
dress attire and ladies IN tneir gorgeous array
thrown together IN one common heap ana strug-
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