The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-23
1rlEeaAms 70 THE NEW YORK HERALD.


MADRID. Feb. %, 1873.
The hnpayctoI to-day announces that the Minis
try have before them. for immediate consideration
and decision, questions OF the gravest Importance
the settlement of which will involve Ministerial
CRISIS. 1t may be that the crisis will be averted
with the loss to the government of the services Of
General De Cordoba, Minister Of War; but It is
thought probable that all the Ministers who adhere
to the radical party will resign.
The idea Of federal republic, conservative in
general policy, is said to be gaining ground in all
portions Of the country
Sefor Figueras, President OF the Council, Is In.
disposed.
THE ARMY.
Thirty.two colonies and forty lieutenant colonies
OF artillery, Of the regular army, have resigned
their commissions and their designations have been
accepted.
LOYALTY TO THE NEW REGIME.
The authorities throughout Catalonia and OF
other sections Of the country have reiterated their
notices Of adhesion to the government Of the Re-
public.
Tho statement that French Communists have en-
tered Spain Is declared TO be untrue.
PORTO RICO EMANCIPATION.
The discussion Of the bill for the abolition OF
slavery in Porto Rico was continued in the Ma
tional Assembly yesterday. No progress reported.
MINISTERIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CONDITION OF THE
REPUBLIC.
During the sitting OF the National Assembly yes
terday Senors Castelar, Minister OF Foreign Az
fairs, and Echegarry Minister of Finance, made
statements with reference to the condition of the
Republic. tending to aay apprehension concern
ing the movements Of the Carlists and the course
of reactionary partsans.
The Ministry presented q proposal to apply ten
million reals from the war fund for the purchase Of
improved small arms.
Ministers also declared that the government will
punish, with proper severity, all excuses on the
part Of those who persist in insurrectionary
Violence
CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM.
Senior Nicolas Salmeron, Minister OF Justice has
prepared and will shortly present to the Assembly
q bill for the abolition Of capital punishment for
any offence whatever
The Situation at Barcelona and Among
the Suburban Population-Contrad
tory Statements to Paris and in Madrid.
PARIS, Feb. 90 1873.
Reports have reached here of serious disturb
ances at Barcelona, the cause and extent OF which
are unknown. No particulars Of the nature of the
trouble have been received beyond the statement
that they involve both the citizens OF Barcelona
and the troops of the regular army in garrison
there, and that the, red flag Of the Commune has
raj other towns in the province.
Spanish Omcial Explanation and Cabinet
Satisfaction to the People.
MADRID, Feb %, 1873.
1t Is oficially announced that there has been
serious agitation at Barcelona, growing out Of the
withdrawal from garrison there OF favorite troops.
No violence was resorted to- however, and quiet
has been restored without resort to forcble meas
ureS on the mart of the pOVarnment.
The report that the red nag was displayed at
Barcelona or elsewhere is denied.
Later advices from Barcelona give particulars Of
the origin Of the troubles The Captain General
during temporary absence, left his second officer
in command Of the garrison. The temporary CON-
mander, suspecting that the officers Of the munich
pal government were in the interest Of the AL.
phonsist party, assumed entire control OF the
municipality, suspending the functions OF the civil
officers, and establishing substantial condition Of
martial law. The troops of the garrison were
placed under arms and reviewed, but the majority
OF the men were in sympathy with the people, who
were unwilling to submit to the measures Of the
military commander. Under orders from Madrid
municipality, and quiet was restored without any
disturbance OF serious nature.
British Dispatches Concerning Carlism
and Civil OmmOtiOn-The Iberfan
Peninsula Becoming Excited-Portugal
Aiming.
LONDON Feb %, 1873.
| Advices from Madrid represent that the Carist
movement is increasing in strength and aggres-
| siveness.
PENINSULA AGITATION WITH PORTUGAL PREPARING
FOR ACTION.
The London Times this morning has advices from
Spain to the effect that partisan agitation is be-
! ginning to make itself felt in the new Republic
and throughout the 1beran Peninsula.
Portugal is arming, in anticipation of civil COM
| motion
| The views OF the federalists are everywhere in
! the ascendant.
! The Spanish mails for Great Britain are several
| days overdue.
| Vicinity.
MADRID, Feb g. 1873.
despatch from Bilboa, the capital OF the Prov