The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-04

Spain what Cromwell was TO England or BOnaparte
TO France. He might have taken the crown, but he
knew that 1t would simply make him the target Tor
every rivals pistol For long time he veered
between the dynasty that was and a new dynasty
one that he could command The dynasty that
was had no secret love for him. He might have
peace with it, ana call in Montspenser or Aiphonso
and receive dukedom and be the first subject OF
Spain. Rnt the first fiush OF gratitude over, he
could easily be the Canaries as he had been
sent out before. He would not pronounce for
republic, as he had soldiers vanity and weakness
about titles and preferred to be first subject OF
monarchy, Captain General and Duke Prince, per-
haps with all Of decorations and dignities,
than to be simple John Prim first citizen OF Spain.
When he made his decision but thing remained.
II Amadeus came to the throne there was no room
for any old dynastc prince in Spain. He could only
rule Spain by the aid OF Prim Serrano did not like
hn-wantcd to be king himself TOpete was
known to prefer MOntpensier. without Prm
Amadeus would find his throne OF sand. And so
the most eXpedient thing to do was to XIII
Prim. There was no anger In II, dislike to
Prim; doubt some OF the men who thus cOun-
seed were his friends. 1t was agreed upon just az
Mr. Disracli and his associates arrange motion OF
want Of confidence in Mr.. Gladstone and 20 into
Parliament and vote upon 1t. The opposition to
could only vote him out by shooting him. That
being resolved upon, the time was discussed. And
here the Spanish political instinct was hney
illustrated Amadeus was to arrive ID
CarthageDa on certain day, arter u
two days. trip over the Mediterranean. He was 10
S Ss n areat he orr
before leaving Italy he would postpone MS Journey
SIMPLY but would % be fg elect a S%s hs
great ally and subject, hear OF his murder would ne
not abandon the country 10 terror and ny from
fate that gave him premonitions Of his OWN THIS
was most probable. He could only nee from Spain
by renouncing the crown. Prim dead, Amadeus
fugitive and the crown renowned, nothing re-
OF the Asturias to enter upon the throne:
so these able and astutc politicians reasoned
and 80 they acted Prim had again and again been
warned Of attempts upon his life. He paid no atten
ton to them. He had been consprator himself
listened to the stories as Mr.. Gladstone would listen
to story that Mr.. Disraeli and Lord Salisbury were
conspirng to overthrow his ministry Here things
could not .void II. All that remained was for him
to meet II with courage and dignity when 1t came
And this he did. AS It was the chances were more !
in his favor than those OF the opposition
as nothing Is so uncertain as assassination
Prim was warned Of his danger and shown police
reports and begged to take some precautionary
measures he smiled. or course there was danger.
1t required no police spy to assure him OF that
But what measures could he take :? He was a Min
lister OF Spain. As such Minister he had certain
very danger. He could only avoid it by hiding In
trunk, and that was impossible. SO he went his
daily life without changing his habits, and did not
even direct his cOachman to vary his route when |
driving frOm the Cortes to his home In the War
ONCE 1t was his custom to ride home from the |
sessions in a coupe or brOugham with an aid. The |
War once was only five minutes ride from |
the COrtes. There were several routes One was by |
the Prado and 80 into the two widest and
dusk thrOnged with people. Another route would |
have been along the Gale San Geronimo, street |
nvph thn oV1dt hnn otVfA fhn Innln
But PRINTS custom was to turn from the COrtes into
the Gale Turcos, go from thence to the Alcaa,
OF the war once. The Gale Turcos is one Of those
streets peculiar to Madrid and the pennsuar towns.
Narrow, tortuous and winding, It was built after the
Moorish plan OF having streets into which the |
sun would not shine, and through which the cold |
piercing winter winds from the snowy Guada- |
namas would not blow; streets which would be
cool in summer and warm in winter. 1t would be
impossible for two carriages to pass in this street
across it the other evening and il measured less than
five PAGES from wall to wall. BY this route Prim
drove home. The day after Amadeus left Italy
set. He was to start in the morning for Cartha-
gena to meet The young King. He stepped into his
drive home through the Gale Turcos. When he
reached the corner as the street merges into the
Se an opeh ne "s Sas s
coachman stopped and called npon the other coach
man to clear The way. AT this instant five or six
men in coaks and masks advanced to the windows
OF the brOugham made sure they saw Prim, raised |
their weapons from under their cloaks, fred and
quietly stroed away The cOachman dashed into
the wide street and home TO the War Onlce. Prim
said nothing. Reaching home he stepped from the
On MS ad IT, H h w 'S
stairs. her first remark was an inquiry as to his |
delay. Seeing that he was pale she then asked II
ing his shoulder, .'they have hit me-" they had
wounded him in half dozen places. He went
which IN few hours he died. Before death he said
that he had been shot by the friends and political
associates OF the Duke OF MOntpensier.
THE EFFECT or PRIhs DEATH--PoLITICAL AssAs-
sIEATION A FAILURE.
And 80 died Juan Prim. have told you the
story OF this wOrldam0us. much-aspiring man, and
the manner OF his going out OF Spanish politics as
the leader OF Ministry because in the drama Of
Amadeus-which was so nearly being tragedy
few hours since-his career formed the first and
most striking act. The political consequences OF
the death OF Prm were so disheartening to those
who believe in assassination an accepted p0lti-
cal expedient that one would think the Spanish
mind would throw it aside as something obsolete
and unworthy. Amadeus. instead of running
home TO his fathers freside when he landed at
Carthagens and heard from the trembling lips OF
Topete, the terrible news of Prim's killing,
insisted upon going to Madrid-the brave dra-
COON and riding alone through Its streets
into Punishment to make his peace with his
cousin Isabella, and live in the splendid and ener-
waiting exile OF Paris. And all hopes of his dynasty
went with him. The ghost Of Prim STANDS between
him and the crown, like another Banquo's spectre.
Only few days since an official report OF an in
vestigation which Sagasta had in vain tried to sup
press charged him with being accessory to Prim's
death. SO Prim himself died believing. So does
Spain believe now. And the cdfes have been dis
cussing what Theirs will say in reply to Zorra
when demand is made for the extradtion OF
Montpensier TO be tried for completely with muir
der.
AMADEUS TifREATENED.
SO when Amadeus was formally told that his life
was in danger--that there was u conspiracy 20 kill
mm-he simply said that he must do his duty and
trust TO Providence. He could not hide in trunk
nor change his habits. He would not invite dan
ger, but would meet II when 1t came. The
ings that came to the Kings Ministers were too
vague to make any descents or arrests. and ANA
deus attributed them TO the foolish pranks OF peO-
pie who wished to annoy him. He was begged not 10
20 out. He replied that he went out every evening,
and would not break the rule. He was then asked
not to go the concert in the gardens OF the Bucn
Retro in the evening He replied that he had
promised the Queen to 60 and II he changed his