The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-02-17
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.
Spain.

De,SHDOTnOOu Oh NaQT1G.
General Pawn has been appointed to the
chief command Of the troops in Catalonia
Senior Orense will probably be appointed
ambassador at Paris, Senior Anrzuga at
London, and Senior Flol at Brussels.
a decree is expected suppressing titles
and decorations.
1t is rumored that the royal palace here
will be converted into museum and acad-
envy of art. The revolutionary juntas which
lave long existed in secret in the provinces
are dissolving. The Spanish banks have
offered financial aid to the Ministry. The
Gacetd reports the defeat of several Carlist
bands Ia Catalonia.
Senior Salmeron, the Minister of Justice,
will present a bill to the National Assembly
to-day providing for the abolition of capital
punishment.
The Government has ordered the suppress.
sion Of the royal guard. It is probable that
the Council Of State will also be suppressed.
1t Is asserted that the Governments Of the
United States Of America, france, England.
Belgium, and Switzerland will soon rccog-
nize the Republic of Spain.
The establishment of the Republic was
celebrated in this city last night by general
illumination. The streets were crowded
with people, but there was no disorder.
Dispatches from the provinces report that
tranquility continues everywhere excepting
in districts disturbed by the Carilsts.
It is said. however, that the army is op-
posed to the Republic, and favors in It's
Choice for 4 ruler between the Duke Mont
penSer and cX-Queen Isabella.
Don Carlos entered Spain on Thursday
LAST The Cariists are working vigorously
TO advance the interests OF their leader.
Salagossa is practically blockaded by the in.
surgcnts, who have also cut the railway be-
tween this city and the north of PancolVa, a
town in mountain dctile in the province Of
Bruges.
MApR1D. February 1j.-Among the mea-
sures contemplated by the Ministry are a
separation of Church and State, and the ap-
pointment of judges for life. Bills provid-
ing for the same will soon be presented to
the National Assembly.
Senior CASTELAR,, Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs, in i dispatch acknowledging the receipt
OF congratulations Of the South Americans Ill
Paris, says to them that they will have to
withdraw their support from the Cuban
scpara:iSts now thaC the Antilles are under a
republican form Of government. lie also
says: sit has been decided to await the az
rival of the deputies to the National Assem-
bly, from Cuba before arrangements for re-
forms in that island are made. The Gov
crnmcnt intends 10 suppress the ministries
OF the colonies, Of justice, and public works,
and to abolish the system of retiring on pen
sions officials under sixty years ofage.
The appointment OF General Parla TO the
chief command of the troops in Catalonia Is
denied. It Is said, however, that he will be
appointed to another command Of equal
prominence. The official gazette will soon
publish decree for the Reorganization Of
the Spanish militia.
MADRID. February 15.-Thc reported rising
of Alphonsist, in the southwestern part Of
Spain is fllsc. Dispatches have been re-
ceireu here from New York stating that
some OF the Journals Of that city publish
articles assuming that the establishment of
the Rrjublic must lead TO the independence
of Cul,a. This view is cmphaticaily de-
clarcd in ministerial circles to be erroneous.
other Very important mat
tiers which have been pressing upon the Gov
ernmcnt ter attention has already been
given to the subject Of maintaining the au-
thority Of spain in Cuba.
In the Assembly, to-day, bills were read
granting amnesty to prisoners charged with
in tie recent republican demon
stration>, and declaring that justice shall
hereafter be administered in the name Of the
people.
Scnor Echegaroy, Minister Of Finance, de-
ciared that the financial obligations Of Spain
shall be respected. The declaration was
greeted with cheers. He said republican
WAS Interested in maintaining
the credit OF tie nation, and respect Tor right
will be the motto Of the Republic.
tIontelnar hils resigned his place as Span
nish Minister to Italy. M>sionaire will pro-
baby succeed him. The Spanish representa-
tives to England and Portugal remain ut
their posts.
France.
PARIS, Februry 15.-Scverai days mails
are due from Madrid. The reported meet
ing n the residence of the Duke d'Aumalc
in favor Of Montpensier was false.
Specials from Madrid to PARIS journals re-
port that Fisucras intends to disband tie
regular army and rely solely OH the civil
guard for the preservation Of order.
La Gazette tic France says there is party
in the Portuguese army which is cUnspring
in favor Of Republic and Ibarian union.
Hunters, the legitilniSt organ, contra
Ecen effected between the two branches OF
tue house Of Bourbon. 1t asserts that
nothing has been done towards union.
Portugal.
LISBON, February 15.-In the Chamber of
Deputies Yesterday debate arose over the
recent events in Spain. Scnor Selfa said
there WAS reason to expect that the changes
in the neighboring country would have an
echo in Portugal. He urged all to support
the Constitution. The Prime Minister re-
piled that JIG saw no danger to the country.
Amadeus will leave Lisbon for Rome Us
soon rs the Queen can bear the fatigue OF
travail.
The idea of the union Of Spain and Por-
.uyal is gaining strength.
Italy.
ROVE, February 15.-'rhc Italian Senate
has adopted Iaudatory and a1cctionate ad-
dress TO Amadeus.
Germany.
BERLIN, February 15.-The Spanish Min
!ster had i conference of two hours with
Prince Bismarck to-day. The immediate
recognition of the Spanish Republic by Ger
many is expected.
England.
LONDON, February 15.-After long de-
bate in the House of Commons upon the SUBJ
mission of all treaties to Parliament before
which Mr.. Gladstone opposed,
the subject was dropped without vote.
A Stay O. Proceedings Granted in :he
Stokes Ease.
New York, February 15.--Judge Davis
has granted stay of proceedings in the
Stokes case. The action of the Judge in so
doing causes considerable comment.
The text Of Judge Davis's decision grant
irr Il writ of error and stay in the case of