The New York herald., 1873-03-31

GUS cheering. This was the darling OF the pe0-
pie. and now they could fraternize. CASTELAR,
quietly freed himself and stood up on ledge
or balcony and spoke. his marvellous voice
sounding in night like a Ginning silver bell.
Friends, he said, srl am sorry to see you mere.
IL Is not well that the people should assemo'e
around the place where the Cortes SITS IL is
against the law. Republicans you must trust
your representatives, you must observe the law
and respect those who make it. You must not
seem to coerce or influence the Cortes. This gath
ering seems to be for that purpose and deplore
1t. beg you to depart, to go home to go in
peace. Trust those who have given you liberty,
who mean to give you more liberty. Again be-
seech you to disperse, to 60 home, and feel that all
is well with Spain, and that the Republic is SAFE"
The cries for CASTELAR, and the nation but the
words OF the young orator were needed, and in q
few minutes the crowd had scattered, and Madrid
once more slept peacefully under the sombre
gloomy night and the dreary patter of the rain.
Dangers Beset tho Republic.
MADRID, March II, 1873.
Last night there was a reception at the house OF
the British Minister which gave unmistakable
evidence that all the brilliant world of Madrid has
not yet run away, though, as you already know.
the emigration has been very great. There heard
political topics pretty freely discussed ana send
you the summary of what remember Of this gen.
eral interview with everybody. Ex-Ministers
Senators and actual Deputies admitted that in the
present government there are able men. All de-
clared Figueras, CASTELAR, and ri Margall to be
actuated by honest motives. This from many po-
litcal opponents seemed high praise; but, having
paid this compliment, my informants generally in
sisted that the Republic, despite some talent
In Its managementy cannot last. All
were OF the same opinion, but considerable diff
ference was exhibited respecting the probable
duration OF the present crisis. 1t is unnecessary
TO relate in detail the sentiments, the hopes and
fears expressed by each person with whom con-
versed. resume of the information cleaned
from all will suffice. The new election, tG is as.
serted, Will return q federal majority but that
must not be taken as the real expression OF public
feeling, for the voting will be manipulated. The
visit OF President Figueras to Barcelona, it
Is believed, will, for the moment, smooth
matters in that hotbed Of Communism
where the International has worked hard
and has made many proselytes Three hundred
of the socety's agents in that town have made
1000 GNlies. The west of Catalonia, Of which Bar.
ceona is the capital, will declare itself separate
State, and battle between the government and
the Communists must there be fought. FOrtu-
nately Barcelona Is no longer fortified town.
otherwise it might defy the efforts Of the govern
ment when the day OF struggle shall arrive. In
the last speech made by President Figueras he still
expressed federal sentiments. although admitting
local government and reserving for the chief
executive power simply the administration
OF the army, the Post Office and the tee-
graph lines. The Commune, as understood
by Figueras, is not the Commune as in
tended by Barcelona. The former means local
direction of AFFAIRS the latter socialism. Now the
government IN order to gain popularity has, 1t Is
feared, committed itself to federal principles.
Sooner or later it must break with the "reds,v
which at present it cannot do, for it has no army
or money. Moreover Fgueras and his Ministers
know that whenever the rupture comes an appeal
to arms will be the result.
OPINION OF A DEPUTY.
'lt is mistake to believe" exclaimed Deputy
arc impressionabe people, and the recent events
in France-the revolution, the COMMUNICATION
they watched with intense anxiety, inlamed their
minds. For the moment they have lost their heads
but in reality they do not desire q fed
eral republic, much less commune, but
q government which will insure order.
Whatever may be our faults we are patriotic and
desire the welfare of our country. The present
promoters are able and energetic. II they would
to establish . Republic such as M.
Theirs is striving to do in France, we would sup
port them. But they must break entirely with the
federas, for we believe federal republic would
be the ruin of Spain. We believe that the govern.
ment is fully aware Of this, and is playing with
the federals in order to gain time, for the great
question is how to form an army. Our only hope
is in the army, and that at present is thoroughly
denoralized. Camps should be formed to move
fha frnu owl mn
pointed in whom the troops have confidence.
Unless this is done the worst may be expected
THE SPEEDY END OF THE REPUBLIC.
''What do you think" inquired, twill be the re-
suit Of the present crisls.9 What form Of govern
ment will be established S'
1.-THE actual state OF affairs cannot last. Shortly
very shortly. perhaps within fifteen days, every
thing Will be changed. military chief will take
the reigns OF power-will, in fact proclaim himself
dictator. With respect to what form Of govern
ment will ultimately be established our line is al
ready drawn. 1t will be monarchy. Who will be
King Of Spain is another question, but you may
rest assured he will not be Don Carlos. The Car.
lists, in spite Of their strength in the north have
ne influence in Spain. Don Carlos is not popular.
for his person does not inspire. As party the
Carsts may be SAID not to exist for 1t is held TO-
gether by one man alone, General Cabrera, an able
soldier, but vulgar, commonplace parsonage"
''Then you are Of opinion, without doubt, that
the AlIonsists will be triumphant 9''
'Well, Don Alfonso has good chance, and if
he we're twenty-five instead Of fifteen years of age
1t would not be long before he entered Madrid as
King. As it is, he will probably ascend the throne,
unless Isabella II. should ruin his prospects by her
absurd conduct. She has broken connection with
the Montpensier party, and continues to be innu-
enced by Marfori and his clique. Thus the mother
is doing irreparable injury to the prospects of her
sOn.
AS GOES MADRID so GOES SPAIN.
Madrid is the key to the whole position. No
matter what course may be adopted by Malaga,
Valencia Barcelona and other large towns, Madrid
will ultimately decide the future of Spain. This
capital will influence the whole country as Gem.
pletely as did Paris influence France, and Madrid
Is by sentiment and interest anti-republicann
evident that Oninfnn of oil wi n