, 1873-02-17
The New Spanish Government Re-
: cognized by The United
States.
Andalusian Peasants Clamor-
ing for a Division Of
Property.
The Influence OF the tnternationats Al
ready Cropping Out.
Portugal Sends an Army Of Obserra-
ti0n to tie Spanish Borders.

Portugal Sends an Army Of 0bSerra-
ti0n to tie Spanish Borders.
- SPAIN. :. -.
MADRID. Fob, 15-A1r soklos, United STATED
Minlater called upon 8enor Figueras, and i'd
dressed him aa follows:
pnrslatit 10 orders from my Government
salute yott Exc6llcncy Upon the establishment
Of a Republic in sp:ini The widdom and dignity
with which tue change Of government was effect
cd ia happy ausrice Of GLORIOUS future Tor
Bpatn. Tho United States occupying largo
tract Of continent civilized BY Spanish faith
and yalor, cannot contemplate unmovef the
spectacle Of tho Empire Of Ferdinand and
isabella transformed Into = Republic. The
American pooplo rejoice to SOC Spain initiating
thott example. aud establishing prosperity
and plow6r tpon solid foundations.
In expressing to your E1ce1louoy tho feryent
good wishes Of President drdut, ind recognizing
your authority; 1 accomplish the most dgredab1o
duty Of my mission to this noble and generora
country. ....
senor Figuorau. in reply to Biokles, said his
gfsve responsibility would ovorwh61u him, wero
It ti6t for alch moments as tho present, Wheu
you 80 oloquont1y convey tho robust voice Of the
American people In btoasihg snd asolaiming the
achievod and prudence will preserve. II the
| United States ID indebted to Spain for tho dis
ooveror of the american Continent, Spain is iu-
debtea to tho United States aa the founder Of
new social order: .spain .s9ill remember tho
| worthy example yet her by tho United states:
| Figleras concluded his speech with tho fol,
| lowing words: "We hold In the New World an
integral portion of territory destined under tho
| spanish 1ag to servo aa q connecting link be-
| tween the two Continents, In ordor that the An
tllles may accomplish that mission and realize
our oiyi]izing objects. We rely Oh Spanish
energy and tho strength Of spanioh institu-
| tion8." s.,
PAn1s, Feb. 1o.-senor Castelar, has sent 4
despatch to tho Spanish residents Of Paris which
clearly Intinate8 that the now Government Is
resolved not to part with Cuba, Ind to keep, tho
Spanish flag on portion Of American territory
as q pledge Of perpetual union of tho Old and
Aa tho manifesto Of Senior CASTELAR, to foreign
powers has not yot 'reached Paris, President
ThT ThieTra haa not recognized the Spanish Re-
Barcelona haa hoisted the tag 6t the Fedora.
two Republic. Tho authoritios md troops
maintain order In the city;
| erative Republic will givo rise to serious COM
pneettouss The; PEASANTS in Anda1usia arc
pA1is Rob: 1a=Eyening. The students Of
abolition IT feos and removal OF troops from tho
new Uniyorsitx buildings. The Governor prom
iaea to ask tho Ministry for these concessions.
Ho explains that the University is occupied by
tho troops 6olely because It is strategic point.
Catalonian workiugmen ard making demon
! HtrationH In fayor Of the roleaBo Of tho uon-
scripts in tho army, and demand arms for the
people, municipal self government, shorter houra
tended BY from 5000 10 5000 workmen, have
been held and speeches made in favor of DEM
ocratio Republic, which were wildly choered. At
ono place tho workingmon belonging to the In
through tho atroeta. Several municipalities IN
Catalonia have distributed arms to the p66p1ds
MADRID, Feb. 1G.-The Assembly yedterdny
sanctioned amnesty to all Republican insurgents,
aud offenders against the laws aud regulations OF
the press. -. !!
Senior sallneron, Minister Of the Colonies,
road an official telsgram FROM the AuthoritieH at
Hayana, giving in their adhesion to the Repub-
lio: The Assembly thereupon adopted q reao-
luton that it heard the announcement with joy.
The debate On tho reforms in Porto Rico will
take place on Monday. 1t 10 officially announced
that General saira has been appointed cou
mander-in-chiof Of tho army in tho North in
place Of General hroriones, who is recalled and
detailed to his former post, as Director Of
Cavalry.
Disturbances ut Malaga we're suppressed With
out bloodshod, and tho city continues to DO
tranquil.
Senior oreuse will probably be chosen Pres-
dent Of the Council Of State.
A government stoa1ner has been sent to
Minorca to bring homo Republican prisoners.
:. It is believed that Admiral Topete and Senior
6agasta will leave Spain.
Senor Castolars house Was illuminated on
Saturday night and the Minister eereuaaed. Hs
made m eloquent speech which was received
L1snoN, Feb. 16.-The Government has asked
tho Cortos to call out, Immediately, 5000 men Of
the rcseryos to act as an army of observation on
the frontier.
Senator Gorilla has arrived in Portugal.
1t iaatated that Victor Emanuel, being opposed
to his soma abdication, at first refused to con-
sent to the return Of Amadeus to Italy, but 8ont
lonted, and would be glad to receive bis son.
ia confined to her bed.
L1spoN, Fob. 1e.-Tho British squadron in the
Tagus has been placed at tho disposal OF tho
ex-King.
Of Cormbea, yostorday, IN honor Of the estab-
liHhment OF = Spanish Republic.
The nen-of-war 1iyion and sagiaa have boen
despatched to soansa with renforcoments.
King Amadeus and tile proclamation Of Span
ish republic, was published this afternoon. It
had the immediate effect OF unsottling busincss,
and OF advancing tho premium for gold to 2s per
cent. There were no sellers.
General Coballos will issue q proclamation on
the new condition of political affairs, declaring
that everything will romain as hitherto respect
Ing Cuban relations with Bpain, and he, as we'll
as other Spanish officials, wifi obey whatever
Government Is constituted In spnin.
Tho most intense excitement exiata among the
people. The city, however, is tranquil, and az
Jet thore aro no Indications Of disturbanoes
Senior Oliyaroz, Political Secretary, aailod for
Spain to-day to confor with tho Government.
Thousands OF circulars wero datnbutedyoster-
day, containing picture representing tho vol
unteera shooting q man In the back, Thoy wero
addressed by loyalista to tho robbers Of tho
Public Treasury. Tie circular demands punisll-