The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1873-02-13
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THE REPUBLIC OF SPAIN.
General Quiet and Harmony Pre-
vail.

LONDON, Feb 12-10 A. M.-Since 6 o'clock
this morning dispatches have been received
from MADRID giving an account OF the SITUATION
there which is more favorable than was hoped
mere aasI night No disturbance of any kind Is
all hands to maintain order and support the
measures OF the provisional authorities The
Cortes yesterday was the central poirt of inter-
est and bulletins OF its proceedings were anx-
iously awaited by crowds of persons in all tho
public places of the city The houses assem-
bled at a late hour. A formal message of ohdi
cation of Amadeus was read in each chamber
separately. 1t opens with the statement that
the King has maturely considered the question
of what course he ought to pursue with refer
ence to the Spanish throne, and he has firmly
resolved on that course. When he accepted the
crown he did so under the belief that the loyal
ty of the people who had called him would
compensate for the inexpenence which he
brought to his task. He had found that here
in he was deceived. If the enemies who had
beset his path had been foreigners he would
not have taken the course now determined up
on, but they are Spaniards. By them Spain has
been keptin perpetual disquet. All his eff
forts to quiet her or put an end to intrigues,
which were the source of her agitation, had
proved unavailing. 1t was not enough that he
had partial support He had no wish to re-
main on the throne as a King of party. He
therefore announced his abdication on behalf of
himself and his heirs Upon completion of the
readings the Senate and Congress met together
and constituted themselves the Sovereign Courts
of Spain.
LONDON, Feb. 12-Noon. Further details of
the proceedings in the Spanish Cortes yesterday
are received The resolution of Senior Pho, be-
fore reported adopted by 256 to 80, comprised sew
eral propositions, among which were the follow
ing:
That Spain be declared Republic; that the
National Assembly assume all powers OF SUI
preme authority; that they appoint response
BILE government to execute their DEGREES; that to
another assembly, to be hereafter elected, be re-
ferred the duty Of determining the form of a
| constitution.
The resolution was divided into several parts,
and each part voted upon separately. The pro-
| visions declaring a Republic and vesting sover-
eign power in the Assembly were adopted
The remaining clauses were then taken up fol
| discussion.
Senior Solmeron declared his conviction that
the government of Senior Gorilla ought to re-
ceive the support of the Assembly. He demand
ed that new government be elected before the
proposals of Senior Pho were adopted.
: Senior Riyero answered that the President Of
the Cortes was responsible for the preservation
of the public peace and order. .--
Senior Gorilla came down into the body of the
chamber and urged the propriety of Senior Sof
merOn's demand He was called to order by
the President and asked to resume his seat up
| on the ministerial bench
Senior Martenes, Minister of Foreign Affairs
said twas to be deplored that the President
| hept up INC IOruS OI tyranny, Wnen monarchy
was being superseded by Republic.
| Senior Rivero thereupon left the chair and thu
house, and Senior Figuerola was called to pre-
side in his place.
D. m.-The following from Madrid il
just received: at is believed here that Rivero
President of the Cortes will be elected Presi
dent of the provisional Republic established by
the vote last night. Perfect order has beer
preserved in Madrid. The attitude of the
troops and of the national guard is satisfactory.
the Certes to-day elected the following gov
eminent:
Fugueras for President of the Council, receiv
ed pa votes; Cordoba, Minister of War, %!
votes; P. Y. Margall, Minister of Interior, "a;
votes; Nicolas Solmeron, Minister of Justice, "a:
votes; Francisco Solmeron, Minister of Colonies
23S votes Beranger, Minister of Marine, 24'
votes; Costelar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, "a
votes; Becena, Minister of Public Works. 90
votes; E. G. Hegaray, Minister of Finance "a
votes.
The newly elected members of the govern
ment took their seats upon the ministerial
bench. NJ Figureat then addressed the assem-
bly,. He promised that the Spanish peopl
in the choice of rulers and representatives. HI
then read numerous kilograms from the provin
ces showing that public peace and order hav
been everywhere preserved. He hoped q Re
public would be established forever and tba
Spain would henceforth exercise her Just influ
ence in the affairs of Europe. He believed tina
other latin nations would not be slow to initial
her example. The government now chosel
would ensure national integrity. The assembl
then adjourned. ~ s-,.r.-.-4 49, -,-.ss-,s-s.
The President of the Cortes will be electet
tomorrow. The city is quiet tonight TIL
revolution will be celebrated by grand illum
inatiOn