The Portland daily press., 1873-02-17
II q X Ell G N.
sDauish Affairs,

Spanish Affairs.
MADRID, Feb, 15.-The snow in Biscay and
Navarro prevents operations by the Spanish
troops against the Carlists.
1t is asserted that the United States, France,
England, Belgium and Switzerland will soon
recognize the republic of Spain
Among the measures contemplated by the
ministry are the separation of church and State
and the appointment of judge for life. Bills
providing for these will soon be presented TO
the Assembly. stsfssf fta -ffe-5
Senior CASTELAR, Minister of Foreign Affairs,
in acknowledging the receipt of despatch of
South Americans in Paris says to them that
they will have to Withdraw their support from
the Cuban sparatsts now that the Antilles are
under Republican form of government.
He also says it has been decided to await the
arrival of. deputies to the National Assembly
from Cuba before arrangements for reform in
that island are made. The government intends.
to suppress the ministries of colonies, justice
and public works, and to abolish the system of
retiring on pensions officials under 60 years of
age. .t5sE EEtf ff
The establishment of Republic was cele-
brated in this city last night by general illu-
mination. The streets were crowded. There
was no disarder. Dispatches from the prov
ing in the districts disturbed 1t is said how
ever, that the army is opposed to Republic
aud favors monarchy, but it is divided in its
choice for rulers between the Duke of Montpen-
sier and ex-Queen Isabella. Don Carlos enter
ed Spain Thursday last. The Carlists are
WORKING vigorously to advance the interests of
their leader.
Saragosa is partially blockaded By Insurgents
The insurgents have cut the railway between
this city and the north at Pancovoo, a town in
mountain defles, in the province of Buegos.
Dispatches have been received here from
America stating that some of the journals there
publish articles assuming that the establish
ment Of Republic must lead to the independ
ence of Cuba. This view is emphatically de-
clared in ministerial circles to be erroneous
Notwithstanding very important matters are
pressing upon the government their attention
has already been given to the subject of main
tanning the authority of Spain in Cuba.
In the Assembly to-day bills were road grant
ing amnesty to prisoners charged with COM
plicity in the recent Republican demonstra-
tons and declaring that justice hereafter will
be administered in the name of the people,
Senior Echegasey, Minister of Finance, de-
claring that the financial obligations of Spain
shall be respected The declaration was greet
ed with cheers. He said the Republican gov
ernment was interested in maintaining the
credit of the nation. RESPECT for right" will
be the motto of the Republic
The Republic of spain Omcially Recox.
uized by President Grant.
Hon. Daniel E. Sickles, q. S. Minister to
Spain, to-day called upon Senior Figueras and
addressed him as follows:
/ salute Your Excellency upon the establish
ment of the Republic of Spain. The wisdo IN
and dignity with which the change of govern
ment was effected is happy auspice Of glo-
rious future for Spain. The Unitet. States, oc-
cupying large tract of the continent civilized
by Spanish faith and valor, cannot conte .nplate
unmoved the spectacle of the empire of Ferd-
nand and Isabella transformed into Republic.
The American people rejoice to see Spain im-
tating their example aud establishing prosperity
and power upon solid foundations
In expressing to Your Excellency the fervent
coed wishes of President Grant, and recogniz-
ing your authority, I accomplish the most
agreeable duty of my mission to this noble and
generous country"
Senior Figueras in reply to Mr.. Sickles, said
his grave responsibility would overwhelm him
were it not for such moments as the present,
when you so eloquenty convey the robust voice
of the American people in blessing and ac-
claiming the advent OF the Republic which
preserve. If che United States is indebted to
Spain for tie discovery of the American CONT
nent, Span is indebted to the United States for
the fornder of the new social order. Spain
will zemember the worthy example set her by
the United States.
PARIS. Feb. 16.-Senor Figueras concluded
his speech yesterday in reply to Gen Sickles'
congratulations, with the following Words
1--WE hold in the new world an integral portion
or territory destined under the Spanish flag to
serve as connecting link between the two con-
tinents. In order that the Spanish may accom-
plish that mission and realize onr civilizing OBJ
lects, we rely ON Spanish energy and Spanish
institutions
Senior CASTELAR, has sent despatch to the
Spanish residents in Paris which clearly init
mates that the new governmenment is resolved
not to part with Cuba and to keep the Spanish
flag on portion of American territory as a
pledge of perpetual union of the old and new
worlds. The manifesto of Senior Castelar's
n rOr MT Il MOI oI~.1
Barcelona hoisted the flag of the federate re-
public. the authorities and troops maintain
order in the city.
Il is apprehended that the federal republic
will give rise to serious complications.
The peasants in Audalusa ae clamorirg for
DIVISION OF property.
The Assembly yesterday sanctioned an am
nesty to all Republican insurgents and often
ders against the laws regulating the press.
Senior Selmeron, Minister of Colonies, read an
official telegram from the authorities at Havana
giving in their adhesion to the republic. The
Assembly thereupon adopted a resolution that
II heard the announcement with joy.
Disturbances Mt Malaga Suppressed.
The disturbances at Malaga were suppressed
quill.
Various Matters.
Senior Creme will probably be chosen presi-
dent of the Council of State.
A government steamer has been sent Minorea
to bring home republican prisoners
=, 1t is believed that Admiral Topete and Senior
Sangusta will leave Spain
Senior Costellor's house was illuminated Sat.
urday night and the Minister was serenaded.
he made an eloquent speech which was receiy-
ed with great enthusiasm.
Demn nds of the Working People.
PARIS, Feb. 16-Evening. Catalonia work
ing men are making demonstrations in favor of
the release OF conscripts in the army and de:
mana arms for the people, municipal self gov
eminent, shorter hours of work and higher
wages Mass meetings attended by from 5000
TO 5000 working men have been held and
speeches made in favor of Democratic Repub-
Tic, which were wildly cheered. AT one place
re working men belonging to the Information
s,Society marched in procession through the
66Sets Several municipalities in Catalonia
A"N distributed arms to the people.
Mexican Matters.
r;sddTAMoRAs, Feb. 14-Last night the gar.
tbe;2t Fort Cosamala became dissatisfied with
sartade atment and long arrears of pay, and de-
10 tha "a body, dragging the guns of the fort
INN IN y de and discharging them The men.
nnrsrad Sber, took all their arms They were
is preparinsS that the Mexican government
ciamepto IL - smove Cortina, and pronun-
The Mexico eoNd from him.
tn settl, ali ho S9oonsssioners express desire
opportunity Cor, jointi@vestigaIi5fh tender ap