The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-17
THE NEW REPUBLIC.
FREE GOVERNMENT AMONG TIE
BLUE-BLOODED DONS.
Changes and Reforms In sf:.z-The
Army DIvided-Foreign Recognition
-Carlist successes-Saragossa Block
aded-Portugal Excited.

MADRID, feoruary 10.
The establishment of the Republic was cele-
brated In this city last nighs by general iu-
minatlon. The streets were crowded, but
there was no disorder. Dispatches from the
pySinces report that tranquility continues
everywhere, excepting In the districts dis
turbed by Carlists. It is said, however, that
the army Is opposed to Republic and favors
Monarchy, but is divided in it's choice for a
ruler between the Duke of Montpensier and
the ex-Queen Isabella.
Official notifications have been received by
Senor CASTELAR,, minister of foreign affairs,
from the Governments OF England, France,
Belgium and Switzerland, declaring their
recognition of the spanish Republic. Senor
CASTELAR, In q dispatch acknowledging the re-
ceipt OF congratulations otSoulh Americans 10
Paris, says 10 them that they will have TO
withdraw their support from the Cuban sepa
rationists now that the Antilles are under q
Republican form OF government. He also
SAYS 1t has been decided TO await the arrival
of deputies 10 the National Assembly from
Cuba before arrangements for reforms In that
Island are made. The government intends 10
suppress the ministeries OF the colonies, justice
and public works, and TO abolish the system OF
retiring on pay officials under sixty years OF
age.
Dispatches have been received here from
New York, stating that some OF the Journals
of that city publish articles assuming that the
establishment of a Republic must lead 10 the
phalically declared In ministerial circles to
be erroneous. Notwithstanding other very
important matters are pressing upon the
government. their attention has already been
given to the subject of the maintaining the
authority OF Spain in Cuba.
dor b g rYnrn
granting amnesty to prisoners charged with
completely In Republican demonstratlons, and
declaring that justice ehall hereafter be ad-
minlstered In the name Of the people.
Senior Echegaroy. minister of finance, de-
= clayed that the financial obligations Of Spain
shan be respected. The declaration was greet
ed with cheers.
The Oflcial Gazette will soon publish de-
cree for the reorganization OF the Spanish
militia Among the measures contemplated
by the ministry are the separation oil Cnurch
and State and the appointment OF judges LOT
life. Bills providing for the came Will soon
be presented to the National Assembly. A
bllity and decorations. Ills rumored tnas tne
royal palace here will be converted into mu-
scum and academy of art. The revolutionary
juntas which have long existed In secret 10 the
different provinces are dissolvirg. The Span
ish banks have offered financial aid to the
ministry. -,
Senor Salmeron, minister of justice, will
present law to the National Assembly to-
day, providing for the abollshment Of capital
punishment. The government has ordered
the suspension of the Royal Guard. II is pro-
bable that the Council Of State will also be
suppressed.
Don Carlos entered Spain on Thursday last.
The Carllsts are working vigorously 10 ad-
vance the Interests OF ;heir leader. Saragos-
ga is practically blockaded by insurgents. The
insurrectionists have cut the rail way between
this city and Pancorvo, town IN the noun.
tain deflle. Senor Jaceta reports the deleat OF
several Carlist bands In Catalonia. The deep
prevents operations ty the Spanish troops
against the Carlists In these provinces.
America and Spain.
MADRID, February Is.
Minister SIckles called upon Senior Figuero
to-day, and addressed him as follows:
Pursuant to orders from my government, l
salute your Excellency upon the establishment
of q republic In Spain. The wisdom and dig
nity with which the change was effected is
happy emblem of the glorious future OF Spain.
The United States, occupying a large tract Of
continent civilized by Spanish faith and vslor,
cannot contemplate unmoved the empire Of
Ferdinand and Isabella transformed into q
repablic. The American people rejoice 10 see
Spain initiating their example, and establish
ing prosperity and power upon solid foun-
dation. Ia giving TO your Excelency the ier-
vent good wishes OF our government, and re-
cogpizlrg your authority, I accomplish u me
most agreeable duty OF my mission TO tnls
noble and generous country.
Senior Figueros replied that his grave re-
sponsibIiities would overwhelm him were 1t
not for such moments as the present, Wnen
the American minister so eloquently conveyed
the robust voice of Americas people, IN bless
ing and acclatming the most ardent Oh repuo,
lies which modern energy has achieved, and
prudence will preserve. II the United States
f. indebted 10 Spain for the discovery OF the
American continent, Spain Is indebted 70 tae
United States for new social order. Spain
will have most worthy example BET ner oy
the United States.
Several days malls are due here from Mad
rid. The report that meeting has been held
at the residence of the Duke d'Aumale In Ia
yor of the Duke of MontPensier as q candl-
date for the throne is false. A sperial dispatch
from Madrid to the Paris Journal reports tnat
Ffgueros intends TO disband the regular army
aud rely solely on the civil guard ior the pro-
lection OF order.
Recent events in Spain have caused consid-
cradle commotion here, and fears are enter
tanned of q ministerial crisis. The Italian SEN
ate adopted laudatory and afeclionate ad-
dresses 10 Amadeus.
The Spanish minister had conferences OF
two hours with Prince Bismarck today. An
immediate recognition OF the Spanish hepuo-
lie BY Germany is expected.
The address adopted by the Cortes In reply
to the kings message of abdication concludes
With the declaration that when The present
peris, conspiracies and obstacles are over
come, the Spaniards will not be able to offer
Amadeus crown, but they will offer him an
other dignity, that Of being Citizen OF Tree
and independent country.
Portugal.
LISBON. February l5.
In the Chamber of Deputies to-day debate
arose on the recent events In Spain. Senior
Silva said there was reason to expect that
changes in the neighboring country would
have an echo In Portugal. He urged all TO
support the constitution. The prime minister
replied that he saw no changes TO the con-
trary.
soor as his queen can bear the fatigue OF
travel.
The Idea of fusion of Spain and Portugal
ia gaining strength. The Gazette De France
says there is party in the Portuguese army
which Ia conspirlng In favor OF republic and
an Iberian union.
Tho French Bourbons.
PARIS, February Is.
L'Universe, the Legltimlst organ, contra.
diets the report that recon Citation had been
effected between the two branches OF the
hoHse OF Bcurbons. 1t asserts that nothing