The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-07
Catalonia Disorganizcd.

might say. the absence--of government, the want
OF public force, the poverty OF the national and
provincial treasures, the activity of the lnterna-
tional, the propagandism OF every species OF evil,
the multitude Of vile publications and prints OF the
worst French school, without being struck with ad-
miration for this much.abused Spanish people.
Fancy more than fifteen thousand soldiers in open
revolt, about fourth OF them drunk, fraternzing
with an excited crowd OF at least twenty thousand
wcrkingmen, many OF whom were also drunk, and
yet not q single act OF violence committed, not
drop Of blood shed, not an angry
blow struck Such Is the condition OF
things that began one month ago. Ever
since the revolt OF the soldiers has continued the
causes which produced it are still at work; the
same appeals to the passions are made hourly, and
yet the stinctlvey orderly and conservative char
racter Of this people trinmphs over temptations
which in other countries certainly in France)
would produce another 1913. The other day q
Deputy said from his place in the Assembly at
Madrid that not single factory ut barcelona was
closed and that everything went on as usual This
statement Is an exaggeration. The truth is, that
nearly all the factories have been closed; but
within the past few days the wOrkmen are return
Ing aud the factories are gradually resuming
work.
The most marked feature OF the situation here is
the incapacty Of those who falsely call themselves
"the authorities They have no authority what
ever. They are simply spectators OF state Of
things which they have helped to create, and from
this state OF things, as well as from their own per-
sonal character and reputation, enjoy moth
ing OF the prestige which should attach to
government. This people, probably more than
any other, require to be impressed by the integrity
and dignity OF those who occupy the high places.
ASK any red-capped srepublican' in the street
what sort OF man Is Don S0and-So, at the head OF
this or the other civil or military department, and
the answer In every case will be far from natter-
ing. To fost such men into ONCE and tell all the
honesty, wealth, learning and responsibility OF the
county to stand aside and make way for them and
1.-THE peoplen is the idea at the bottom Of the Span
sh Republic; that is, as we see it here, where 1t
is only servile copy OF French Communism.
THE soMATEN.
General COntreras, the commander here, COM
mitted yesterday one OF the greatest blunders Of
which any man in his position could be capable.
AS commander of the army of active operations he
controls the entire armament OF the province, and
by virtue OF this position he has suppressed what
known here as the SOndten OF the mountains. This
institution, which is very ancient, is the armed
ISOLATION Of the inhabitants OF the mountains OF
Catalonia for mutual protection against incursions
of armed robbers or against any public enemies.
1t Is an armed posse c0naitdtus-or something like
the general turnout OF our Western farmers to
hunt horse thieves A call to arms is conveyed
with amazing rapidity, and every man from eigh-
teen to sixty is bound to turn out at once, fully
armed at his own expense and follow his Chief
They are all hardy hunters and excellent marks
men. qualities which, united with undoubtcd cour-
age, enable them to hold their mountain gorges and
deflles against all comers While openly proclaim
ing Carst sympathies they have also declared their
intention OF not jpining any political party, but
this does not suit General Contreras He, there
fore, summoned them to march against the Car
lists else be dissolved and surrender their arms
The summons was unfair and unwise, while the
threat to dissolve and disarm Is simply childish.
But the result will be that the irrltated somdten
will throw itself boldly and bodily on the Carlist
side and conquer the entire province In week
from their rising.
POSITION OF DON RAMON CABRERA.
The Geographic news from Madrid yesterday
stated that the famous Carlist leader, General
Cabrera, had recognized the Spanish Republic or
was about to do So The object OF this supposing
1t to be false Or true, Is TO discourage the Carsts
1t will be very interesting fact to the readers OF
the HERALD who may be acquainted with the name
of this formidable chief that his presence in
Navarro would not be tolerated. He is supposed
by those stern defenders OF Catholclty to be no
longer trustworthy since he married an English
lady who is q Protestant. The section OF country
where his name is stu held in esteem, and where
no one will stir in the cause without orders from
'Don Ramon" as they all call him, is the rough
wild district in the north OF Valencia known as FL
Maestrazzo. There twenty thousand men await
the word which 1t is more than probable Don
Ramon will never utter; but, II he should
recognize the Republic, those men would scorn
the very sound OF his name and flock TO the stand
ard OF their King at once. SO that while TO some
Carlists the news OF Cabrera's detection would be
treated with indifference, 1t would inspire Others
with increased determination and really add TO
with or without Cabrera or nalf dozen ike him,
the world can no longer shut its eyes to the fact
that
THE CHANCES OF THE CARLrsTs
have greatly improved OF late. Leaving aside the
extraordinary devotion which for forty years the
adherents OF that cause have displayed, nofwith-
standing many useless sacrifice OF life, limb and
property in hopeless Instructions at the bidding
OF their trusted chiefs. and the cruel punishments
they brought upon themselves again ana again-
putting oil that aside we have only to consider
that while the troops; who serve some shadow Of
day. these rallyng mountain bands increase hourly
In numbers and enthusiasm. One army cannot be
relied on from now Till tomorrow. The other is
stanch to the last man, the last cartridge and the
ast ditch" II is proposed to supply the place of
the dlssoyng army by a levy OF raw volunteers
But there are difficulties in the way and one Of the
greatest Is the want OF money. Upon this ques-
ton Of money we can see what Barcelona thinks
"presidcnt OF the executive power requested
meeting OF bankers, merchants ana wealthy pro-
prietors, who assembled accordingly. Senior Fig
ueras stated the necessities OF his government and
asked the citizens there present for
LOAN or SIX MILLIONS OF DOLLARS,
five millions for Madrid. 10 keep the army to-
gether as long as possible and one million Tor the
aeputation or legislature, OF this province. The
proposition was not agreeable and the meeting
broke up without word for or against II from any
one 0fcourse. no money. no army and 30 when
Captain General Lagunero, or this province,
about seventy OF all ranks attended yesterday
morning, to the question How many OF you, gen.
Iemen, are willing to serve the country IN thie
trying crisis ~ only three accepted the CALL and
those three are men OF had character with whom
the others refuse to associate. In this connection
" - worthy OF remark that the successor TO the
Carliat chief Sauada, Killed In action q few DAYS
ago ~ an army officer whose presence in the Car
list ranks dates only from the middle OF January.