New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-13
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tuition of Senior Pho, before reported as
adopted, comprised several propositions,
among which are the following: That Spain
be- declared "A republic; that the National
AseGmbly assume all powers Of supreme
authority; that they appoint responsible
Governor 70 execute their DEGREES: that to
another assembly, 10 be hereafter elected,
be referred the DUTY OF determipg a form Of
constitution. The resolution was divided
into several paris, and each part voted on
separately. The provisions declaring re-
public and vesllng sovereign power in the
Assembly were adopted. The remaining
clause was then taken up for discussion.
Senior SaIgelon declared that the govern
ment of Gorilla ought to receive the sup
port Of the Assembly. He demanded that
"A new government lie elected before the
proposals OF Stnor Pho were adopted.
Senior RIverO answered that the President
OF the Cortes vas responsible for the pre-
servatlOn of the public peace and order.
Senior IcrIlla came down into the body Of
the chamber and urged the pTopriety OF
Salger0ns demand. He was called TO oI-
der by the President and asked To resume
his seat.
Senior Marto-, Minister # Foreign Affair."
said it was deplurrd rh"t the President kept
up the forms Of tyranny when the monarchy
vas being superseded bv republic.
Senior Rivcro thercupon lett the chair and
the honse, ana Senior f!4ueI.ta was called
10 preside in hi- place.
Later! Z. M.-The following la. lust
been received from Madrid "It is believed
mere that Senior Rivtro, President q. the
Cortes, will he elected President Of the pro
,isiunal republic. established by the vote
Of last night. Perfect order Is preserved.
The attitude OF the troops Of the regular
army and national guards is satisfactory
NJ kphrulPy IN'-ltp ('.tTtrs n
dav elected tho following government:
Figurras, for President of the Council.
received PA votes.
Cordoba. Minister Of War. $50 votes.
Pho Naigill. Minister OF the Interior. "A:
votes
Nicolas Salmeron. Minister OF Justice. 245
votes.
francisco Salmeron. Minister OF Colonies,
23S votes.
Berangrr, Minister OF Marine 2fG votes
CASTELAR,. Minister of Foreign Affairs. 2i5
votes.
Becora. Minister OF Public Works. 22S
votes
Echegcva, Minister of Finance, @i2 votes.
Thc newly elected members of the govern
ment took their seats upon the ministerial
bench.
Prcsihcn: yguera, then addressed the
Assembly. He said he owed his appoint
mept to political circumstances. lie be-
iicvcd OrantZ would have been nominated
had DO been present. He promised that the
Spanish people should in the future have
the utmost freedom in the choice of their
rulers and representatives.. lie then read
numerous kilograms from the provinces,
showing that public peace and order had
been everywhere preserved. He hoped
republic would be established forever. and
that Spain would henceforth exercise her
Just influence in the affairs OF Europe. he
believed the other Lain nations would not
be slow 10 initiate her example. The GOV
eminent now chosen, he stated would be
national in character and would preserve
she integrity OF Spain. The Assembly then
adjourned.
Il President II the Cortcs will he elected
tomorrow. The city is quiet tonight. The
revolution vii! be celebrated by - grand
illumination.