The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-04-01
SPANISH POLITICS.
The approaching Elections-The Calm Before
the storm-King Amadeus Manly and
Straight.orward Avowal to DO
Rlght-A Royal Lettsr.

MADRID. March ~, 1872.
The general elections form the one topic OF con.
versation here. Tie governmental supporters have
had pubic meeting In the Teatro del Circo. About
two thousand persons attelded, mostly government
employees, who were 'InvIted" 10 do so by express
circular. Ex-Mnster Candan monopollzed almost
all OF the talking. He abused Zorra and his party
dreadluily. serrano spoke brieny, aud with
satisfactory dynasnc declarations. The gov
ernment accounts make out that there
were 4O)o present, but a. was there
myselI unheslta ingiy denv this statement. The
theatre won't hold that number II quite full, and 1t
was novnear fuli Most OF the political leaders, on
all sides. are on their eectIoneerDg canvass; So
win The exception OF The press controversy which
Is as fierce ever, Madrid Is duli place at pres
ent. little llvelIpess was created Oh sunday by
a volunteer review, which HIS Majesty attended,
and at winch he wa; loudly cheered. Great dis.
plays of military force are beng mado here every
das troops marching out OF the city by thousands in
the mornings TO EXERCISE" and returning just at
the period OF the afternoon when streets
most tnr9ngeu Every Doly believes these move
meat ale intended to counterfeit any lnsurrcctonary
SPIRIT there may De IN the pop tatoa. Many think
We are passing through the calm whicn Is ofen the
precursor Of q storm. fortnight VIII decide.
In my letter written ut the time | I'M ormed You
tna when Minister Sagasta one saturday went 10
the King and told MIN there would be no council OF
iinlsiers tnat gay. as they au nothing 70 treas
Ministers had nothing to say 10 him he had some
thing TO say to lhcm," anu ne desired them to re
summoned at once. When In the ro;al chamber
he Is sad 10 nave read them II document express
slve OF MS desire TO see the conservative elements
was an inuirect Censire on SaEasta's cabinet, Is
closely wnhheld rom publicity; but. aiter
gans ave US an 'e exsc from o9 nnuthsr oo or
ment the KING read at the same time. Incy
see IS not Is sv Se1 y" %a ia ea rea
curiosity exists rs 10 what the something was;
but those to whom the missiye was addressed no
doubt have their own reasons Tor suppresslng 1t.
The part they have published OF TINS royal letter Is
so MUCH AND NO MORE
Grave circumstances mpced write my letter Of De-
cember - to the then President the Council Minister'S
to FUN my constitutional dulles also be impartial
the. same propositions and sentiments animate ne,
and can ony prove yse and lust we
and outside 81 the arena where poca parties struggle and
eman loyal spontaneous oath TOOK to the con-
STU N Que to the honor done TO me by this no.
my efforts and all nmhlion ought to consist and do con-
Il with perfect cearness OUGHT follow
n M as ac % tine
God to preserve within
by this prudent equitable conduct desire offer
firm guarantee to the security offs ana q the legitimate
sr s s ns s n, s @ T. all G @
cutes to the obstacles and tue which al
better course for the rea people With
@ . ar exsee anS sa
to recognize the my decision, have the
right TO require everybody respect the sia-
cerlty Of my intentions. l ht, bv all constu-
tional MEANS the true oil puulc opinion. II
fortunately found unanimy OF the extremes OF the
question: did not meet with equal fortune Ia the other
which was forced TO decide. ard did decide, conhdfng
In the natrots a6negaion and civic virtues OF all TO whom
referred before. believe and continue believing, that
the resolution l ADOPTED, whose natural fuihment
required to be Immediately followed the realization OF
the policy proclaimed by its CHIEF IN Parliament ana which
received the support OF the greater Of votes o the
representatives VINO recognized the existing .e.alty.
That policy raised a round which snoul
to defend IT, as their symbol ali WHO lent adhesion and
support ought To be the motto Of
constitutional parties destued to function with clear and
dehniton within the legal mechanism, leaving the
camp tree TO the other party which represents and susas
an opposite policy, but also whin the common legality,
and which has unqnestiona6ie aud legitimate right
make itsei prevail and TO power where may be
painted and unroiled.
OF and other policy public opinion freely expressed
In the rns ought 10 be the judge AMI Its
without appeal
An event subsequent to the expression of my former
thoughts, and which uuanimousy aud strongly excited
pubic called atten ion to the propricty and
convenience OF certain resolutions in future examined
ana discussed that milht form
judgment on their importance and opportuneness
As sand before, there can be no doubt the forego-
ing Is mutilated extract rom the royal letter. It's
publication has, however. tended 10 strengthen
popular belief III the desire OF Amadeus to do right
and walk III constit uuonal paths. lie VIII never he
able 10 do TINS until he throws sagasta overheard.