The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-16
MARSHAL SERRAN0.
INTERESTING Interview Of Herald Correspond
snt with tho Duke dc Ia Torfe.
blSCUSSION OF UNHAPPY SPAIN.
Does the Federal Republic Mean
the Commune7
The Great Intriguer Laying Down
Political Maxims.
SERRANO'S HOPES AND FEARS.
His Prophecies Regarding the Next Three
MsnthS in Spain.
SERRANO'S DOMESTIC TIES.
ri y Margall and CASTELAR, Under tho
Microscope.
LIFE OF THE ENERGETIC DUKE.
His Last Words to Re
member!"
His Prophecies Regarding the Next Three
Msnths in Spain.
SERRANO's DOMESTIC TIES.
ri y Margall and CASTELAR, Under tho
Microscope.
LIFE OF THE ENERGETIC DUKE.
His Last Words to Re
menber!"

His Last Words to Re
member!
BIARRITz June 6, 1879.
The sun shines brightly, the blue waters OF the
Gulf OF Gascony ripple pleasantly over the sands,
but the villa Eugene is lfeless, the hotels de-
serted, the Casino in the hands OF masOns and
painters-the fashionable watering place Is but
shaaow OF its former imperial self. Several fami-
lies have, however, already arrived, the bathing
women are looking ''cheery" and the Wfnter-sea-
side seedy walters are brushing up in hopes Of Q
season" The cluster Of MadrIlehos "weedng''
fragranty at the omnibus station-as yet the only
excitement in Biarritz and that Of the mildest
order-indicate that many Of those forced BY re-
cent events to leave their native Spain cling
closely as possible to the frontier IN readiness for
POLITICAL SPRING.
across the Pyrenees. The object OF my present
visit to Barritz Is an interview with Spanish
notable. whose safe arrival in France was the
source Of undisguised pleasure to the Figueras
Ministry.
Opposite to the Hotel des Princes is small villa
enter the garden, in which are children's toys
swings and other signs Of domestic felicity, but
nothing to denote the residence OF military and
political celebrity. make my way to the open
house door: q Spanish female servant appears
and. In answer to my inquiry, replies that the
Duke de 10 Tore resides there and is at home
She quickly disappears with my card and letter OF
Introduction from most intimate friend Of
che Duke. Within q few seconds an active, quiet
looking man, dressed In dark morning costume,
Issues from the drawing room and bids me wei.
GOMEZ he is o man Of rather over the middle
height, apparently about sixty years Of age, with
frank, open countenance, good forehead steady
gray eyes, determined chin, short hair, face clean
shaven. with the exception OF q gray mustsche and
imperial 0drbiche, which have been making the
best OF their way to the front during the past five
weeks, since the razor, by aboishing their prede-
cessors, helped to render the Dukes escape from
Madrid secure The appearance and manner Of
the newcomer bear striking resemblance to those
Of an unassuming hearty old English country
gentleman. Extending his hand to me he ex-
claimed, 81 am glad to you. Come into the
drawing room" Pleased with the opportunity for
conversing with man whose name during the
past thirty years has been 80 completely identified
with the destinies OF Spain, gladly followed
THE DUKE DE LA TORRE
better known to the world as Francisco Ser
rano. In the drawing room we found an
extremely handsome woman, painting In water
colors, the Duchess-agreeable, fascinating
and unassuming in manner. Surely she
must render the quiet life of her hus-
band on the French coast far more enjoyable than
the dangerous "ups and downs" OF political In
srigues In Spain, although those in power gener.
ally do their best to protect their opponents After
the coup d'etat Of the 23d April Serrano sought
refuge in the house OF the British Minister at
Madrid. CASTELAR, himself warned him of his dan
ger and urged immediate flight Serrano's escape
relieved the government from q most embarras-
ring responsibility and the present Minister for
Foreign Affairs from debt Of gratitude.
THE GOLDEN RULE.
Political commissions In Spain have taught to
politicians the wisdom OF the maxim "Do unto
Others as you would be done by" ON previous
occasion Serrano saved CASTELAR,. Besides. who
can prophecy how soon CASTELAR, may again re-
quire the assistance and protection Of Serrano
Ere long the latter may be, in ali probability will
be, In Madrid, and the former on this side OF the
frontier. The Duke offered me q seat. and our
conversation, In which the Duchess occasionally
Joined, commenced with answering his inquiries
respecting events in Madrid since his departure
He was much pleased with the printed on1cial re.
port had brought with me Of the speech made by
my good friend-"El Icelentsinao SeilOr Preside7te
Del Poder Ejecatuo De Ia Repu0tca en- La Solenane
aperture de las Cortes C0nstt,syentes." Serrano
had hitherto only seen extracts which had reached
Barritz. Having read the document brought he
exclaimed
FIGUERAs DECEIVED NE.
He told me that the Republic should be estab-
Sisned on a sound basis, and believed him. I
offered to support the present government by all
means In my power. Instead OF having adhered to
his promise, the Republic Is drifting into federal
ism. Illegal acts have been committed and the ex.
ecutive power nominated by the Cortes has actually
usurped the powers Of the body which created it,
Figueras Ii incapable-weak, deceitful. As to the
speech At the opening OF the Assembly, and OF
which for the first time see full report II Is an
accumulation Of exasperations and misstate-
ments."
"Having heard your opinion OF Figueras, should
much like to hear what you think Of the only two
other members OF the present government who
carry any weight. or course l alluoe to Ply
Nargall and Castelar,"
"With respect to
SENIOR PI MARGALL,
] pay but little attention" replied the Duke; 'he
Is . sectsrian; but CASTELAR, is OF different mould.
He IL good man and earnest in wishing to estab.
fish the Republic on sound principles"
"But," observed, "Castelar has not much power
as Minister. He told me himself that he intended
to leave the government, for he will be able to
render more valuable service as simple Deputy
than Minister. The late elections have returned
IN overwhelming majority Of federals. and with
out doubt federal republic viii be Immediately
proclaimed"
eyes. without doubt 1t will be; but II cannot
last. Federalism will be the ruin OF Madrid and
the inland provinces. The present state OF a1ars
cannot exist. Trade Is stagnant and the shop
keepers and workmen dissatisfied The Spanish
workmen are patient and docile they viii not
complain until forced by necessity to do so; but
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