New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-02-24

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MADRID Saturday, Feb. a. 1873.
The I0Dorci1l to-day announces that the
Ministry have before them immediate consideration
decision questions Of the gravest Importance, the
settlement of which will involve ministerial crisis IL
be that the crisis will be avorted with the loss 10
the Government OF the services fGen dc CordoYa MIN
lister of War; but It is thought probable that all the
Ministers who adhere to the Radical party viii resign
Senior Nicholas sameron. Minister OF Justice, has pre-
pared and will shortly present to the Assembly bill for
the abolition Of capital punishment for all onenses
whatever.
In the Assembly yesterday. Senior CASTELAR, Minister
OF Foreign Affairs and Echogaray, Minister OF FINANCE
made statements with reference TO the coDdtion OF the
Republic tending aay apprehension concerning the
movements OF the Carsts and the Of reaconary
partisans.
The Ministry presented a proposal to apply 100000
reals from the war fund to purchase improved small
arms. They also declare that the Government VIII
punish, with proper severity, all excuses on inc
part OF those who persist in insurrectonary violence
The discussion OF the bill for the abolition Of Slavery In
Porto Rico was continued yesterday. No progress re-
ported.
Thrtytwo colonies and forty observation-disclosures OF
artillery OF the regular army have resigned their com
missions, and their designations have been accepted
dispatch from Biboa the capital Of the Province OF
Bscay that the Carsts have cut the railroad AT
Vttora twentynine miles south Of that city, and have
Later advces from Barcelona give particulars OF the
origin OF the recent troubles there Tho CaptanGene-
ra during temporary absence, left his second officer
in command Of the garrison. Tho temporary com
mander, suspecting that the officers OF the municipal
government in the interest OF the Aons'st party,
assumed entire control Of the municipality suspending
the functions Of the civil officers, and establishing sub
stanal condition martial law The troops of the gar
rson placed under and reviewed but the ma
jority OF the IN sympathy with the people,
who unwilling to submit to the measures OF the
military commander. Under orders from Madrid the
officer abandoned his interference with the municipality,
and quiet restored without any disturbance Of Sc
riOus nature.
The authorities throughout Catalonia and OF other sec
tons the country have reiterated their notices OF ad
hesion TO the Government OF the Republic.
The statement that French Communist leaders have
entered Spain is declared to be untrue.
The idea of federal republic conservative in general
policy is said to be gaining ground in all portions Of the
country. y, ,o.o
The Times this morning has adyices from Spain to the
effect that partisan agitation Is beginning to make itself
felt in the Republic and throughout the Ioeran Pc
ninsula. Portugal is arming in anticipation of civil
cOmmOtion. The views OF the Federallsts are every
where In the ascendant
The Spanish mails are several days overdue Advices
from Madrid represent that the Carlist movement is
increasing in strength and aggressveness.
MADRID, Feb. 49, 1873.
Changes in the Ministry expected. Ii is probable
that Chao will be Minister OF Finances; Suances Minister
OF Marine; Abarzuga, Minister OF Colonies and shouye
Noyilas y Minister of War. The city is tranquil.
grand Republican mass meeting has been called for to-
morrow.
Separate meetings Of the Republican and Radical
IDENTITIES in the Assembly held yesterday, followed
nv council OF the Ministry, 20 solve the Ministerial
crisis The subject subsequently considered at
sitting of the Assembly in the evening 1t is probable
that these deliberations will result IN the formation OF
Cabinet wholly Republican, the resolutions adoptedby
the Assembly indicating its preference for homOGene-
Gus Ministry.
Cen sckles, the American Minister, gave reception
last night which attended by Senior Castelar, the
leading dplomatists and Of letters OF the city, and
several representatives Of the Spanish nobility The re-
cepon was succeeded by ball given to the diplomatic
corps, which lasted until o'clock this morning.
The politicians present at the festivities discussed the
state OF Spain with the American Minister, who recon-
rnended vigilance prudence, energy, and patriotism
The present he said, critical moment. He consid-
cred II unwise to allow the people to bear arms until
they had received military organization. Tue people
appeared to know their rights they must as soon as
possible learn their duties citizens; then they would
be enabled to contribute to the happiness and prosperity
OF the country. ~, -, a. ,o.o
LINTON announces that Don Carlos has entered Ma
varre accompanied by Dorregarry and goes to Catao
MIA, where seballo and Trstany awaitihm