New-York tribune., 1873-02-13
REPUBLICAN SPAIN.
ORGANIZING THE NEW GOVERNMENT.
THE ABDICATIoN OF THE KING READ BEFORE
THE CoRTEs-vOTE ON THE ADOPTION OF
THE REPUBLIC-NATIoNAL ASSEMBLY CON-

sllICTED-THE NEW MINISTRY.
LONDON. Wednesday, Feb. H. 1873.
Since o'clock this morning dispatches have been
received from Madrid. giving account Of the sit
uation there which is more favorable than was
hoped here last night. No disturbance of any kind
is reported and there seems to be disposition on
all hands to maintain order and support the meas
ures OF the provisional authorities
The Cortes yesterday was the central point Of
interest and bulletins of its proceedings were anx
ously awaited by crowds Of persons in all the pub
lie places Of the city. The two houses assembled at
late hour in the day.
The formal message Of abdcation Of King Anna
deus was read in each Chamber separately. 1t
opens with the statement that the King has ma
turely considered the question of what course he
ought to pursue with reference to the Spanish
throne, and has firmly resolved upon his present
action. When he accepted the Crown he did so
under the belief that the loyalty of the people who
had called him would compensate for the inexperi-
ence which he brought TO his task. He had found
that herein he was deceived. II tho enemies who
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not have taken the course now determined upon;
but they are Spaniards BY them Spain had been
kept in perpetual disquet All his efforts to quiet
her put an end to the intrigues which were the
source Of her agitation had proved unavailing. 1t
was not enough that he had partisan support. He
had no wish to remain on the throne as the King of
party. He therefore announced his abdication on
behalf of himself and his heirs
Upon the completion of the reading the Senate
and Congress met together in the chamber Of the
latter and constituted themselves the Sovereign
Cortes of Spain. SeTor Riyero, President of tine
Congress, was called to the chair, and, in brief
speech he declared himself ready to answer for the
preservation Of order and the execution OF the de-
crees Of the sovereign power.
vote was then taken on the question Of accept
ing without discussion the abdicatiOn Of Amadeus,
and it was accepted unanimously.
commission from the members of the Senate and
Congress was then appointed TO draft reply to the
message, and another commission to accompany the
King TO the frontier.
Sehor P Margall proposed resolution estab-
fishing Republic and vesting in the Assembly the
supreme power. The resolution was adopted by
vote of 2j6 yeas against 30 nays.
LONDON. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1873.
Further details Of the proceedings in the Spanish
Cortes yesterday, have just been received.
The resolution Of SeGor ri y Margall, before re-
ported rs adopted by a vote of $50 TO 81, com
Urised several propositions, among which were the
followinr: That Spain be declared Republic !;
that the National Assembly assume all the powers
of the supreme authority; that they appoint re-
sponsible government to execute their DEGREES
that to another Assembly. to be hereafter elected,
be referred the duty of determining the form of
the Constitution. The resolution divided into
several parts, and each part was voted upon sep
aratey. The provisions declaring the Republic
and yesting the sovereign power in the Assembly
were adopted. The remaining clauses were then
taken up for discussion
Senor Salmeron supported the remaining clauses
Of the resolution.
Senor Zorrilla demanded that a new Government
be elected before the proposals Of SenOr ri Mar
gall were adopted.
Senor Riyero announced that the President of the
Cortcs was responsible for the preservation Of the
public peace and order
Senor Zorrilla came down into the body Of the
Chamber and urged the propriety of his demand.
He was called to order by the President, and asked
to resume his seat upon the Ministerial bench.
Senor Martos, Minister of Foreign Affairs said it
was to be deporcd that the President Kept up the
forms Of tyranny when the monarchy was about to
be superseded 10y the republic.
Senior Riycro thereupon left the chair and the
house and Senor Figuerola called to preside in
his place.
The following dispatch from Madrid has just been
received: "It is believed here that Senor Riyero,
President of the Cortes will be elected President OF
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last night. Perfect order is preserved in Madrid
The attitude of the troops of the regular army and
Of the national guard is satisfactory
MADRID Wednesday, Feb. H. 1873.
The Cortes to-day elected the following Govern
ment
Figueras, for President of the Council, received
pa votes;
Cordova, Minister of War; 90 votes;
P y Margall. Minister of the INTERIOR 2f3 votes;
Nicolas Salmcron, Minister of Justice, 2i2 votes;
Francisco Salmeron, Minister Of the Colonies, 23S
votes;
Beranger Minister of Marine. 2iG votes
CASTELAR,, Minister of Foreign Affairs, 2i5 votes;
Becerra Minister of Public Works. 2.3 votes;
Echegaray Minister of Finances, 242 votes.
The newly elected members Of the Government
took their seats upon the Ministerial bench.
Figueras then addressed the Assembly. He said
he owed his appointment to political circumstances
He believed Orense would have been nominated had
ne Deen present. SenOr lgueras PROMISED thaJ the
Spanish people should in future have tho utmost
freedom in the choice Of their rulers and representa-
tives He then read numerous kilograms from the
provinces showing that the public peace and order
had been everywhere preserved. He hoped the Re
public would be established forever and that Spain
would henceforth exercise her just influence in the
affairs of Europe. He believed that other Latin
nations would not be slow to initiate her example.
The Government now chosen would insure the M
tional integrity. The Assembly then adjourned. A
President of tho Cortes will be elected tomorrow
The city is quiet Tonight the revolution will be
celebrated by grand illumination.