The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-12
TIE SPANISH REPUBLIC.
SPANS WEAKNESS cUBs'S OPPORTUNITY.
Interviews with Mr.. Dc Albania, Plutarco Con-
zsles and Others-An Interesting List OF
the Spanish Decentralization
Among the Cubans in New York

the Spanish Factions Enthusiasm
Among the Cubans in New York
The news Mashed yesterday across the oceans
bed that Spain was about to become a Republic,
ana that King Amadeus had positively declined to
occupy the throne Of Spain any longer, was re-
ceved by the Cubans In this city with excessive
10y, and many were the congratulations which
passed among them as the tidings were made
known. The opinion OF one and all was that should
the Republic be proclaimed many days can not
elapse before CASTELAR, and other master minds be-
longing to the republican party would insist upon
the PRONUNCIATION Of decree ordering that slavery
shall be abolished In Cuba and Porto Rico.
The King, 1t may be remarked, has always
been q strong abOlitionist, but has systemati-
caly been opposed by his Ministry, who were
influenced on the subject. in all human probability.
by the heavy remttances sent to Madrid from Ha-
vana by the Spanish volunteers and Spanish plant
ers, who are all interested in the continuation Of
slavery. One Ihanez, from Havana, is alleged to
Havana for lobbying and similar purposes
his instructions being 'to expend the
money In the most advantageous manner
possible, in Ministerial and other government Cir
cles." General Prim who presented the name of
Amadeus to the Spanish Cortes, and who was as
sassinated in Madrid the day before Amadeus en-
tered that city, in December 1870 was also a
strong abOtiOnst, and sent out to this city Sen0r
Zorro negotiate the sale of Cuba with the prin-
cipal representatives of the Republic of Cuba
Messrs. Mcstre and Echeverria. Owing to PRINTS
death the treaty, as might have been expected.
fell through but the text of the protocol has lately
| been published in the HERALD.
AMONG THE CUBANS.
Yesterday q HERALD reporter cOnversed with
would be so lar as concerned the question OF the
abolition of slavery and the recognition Of the
eminent patriot was the first visited. He inclined
strongly to the belief that the abdication of
public would materially tend to bring about the
independence of the Gem OF the Antilles"
Accommodating you any idea, Mr. Albania. who
will be appointed President OF the new Spanish
RepubliCp
Mr. DE ALDAMA-well it is difficult question to
reply to, but my belief causes me 10 think that
Marshal SerranO has fair chance OF being called
to the position. But this is, OF course, mere con-
lecture.
The next gentleman seen was Mr.. Plutarc0 Con-
zales, an active worker for Cuba Libre who be-
Cuban independence Is fast approaching, and that
1t was now, more than ever, the bOunden duty Of
General Grant and the American Congress to inter
fere to stop the deadly strife MIR. Gonzales also
remarked that Spain was one of the first countries
in Europe to recognize the Coniederacy in this
country, so that the United States has no great
cause for consideration or affection for Spain be-
sides this her colonial policy from time immemo
rial has been SIMPLY Infamous and more worthy
OF sAvAGEs THAN CHRISTIANS;
and "did not the eminent Spanish missionary, Las
Casas," continued Mr.. Gonzalez, write, centuries
ago. that they carried their colonization OF the
gentle and peaceabe residents of the Island Of
Cuba like tigers and wolves instead OF repre-
sentatlves OF the most Catholic country in the
world ?"
SPANISH FACTIONS
REPoRTER-Let me ask you, Mr.. Gonzalez, do you
think the establishment OF Republic possible at
the present moment In Spain,
Mr.. GoNzALEz-Well, you know, Of course, that
Spain teens with political factions of all possible
kinds; but believe that the establishment Of a
permanent Republic, with men at its head like
Castelar,. Benot, Diaz, Quintero, sanroma (all de-
OF political strife, is possible, and would be bless
ing to the distracted country. l will run OF for
you some OF the leading factions.
A CURIOUS LIST.
First. We will take the radical party, which is in
power, at the head OF which stands Ruiz ZOrra,
IA President OF the Council OF Minister'S. They
opposed to the Bourbons but believe in monarchi-
King Amadeus. They have made nothing but
nimsy preteXt of the abolition of slavery, and are
reported to have been bought up, in the main,
with Cuban gold.
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
This party which, it is devoutly to be hoped,
has at its head the names | have just mentioned.
1t is very largely represented all over the country,
and their cry has been for radical reform. Its
representatives are principally working men, and,
therefore, except numerically speaking, they do
not possess great resources.
This faction. now in open rebellion, is headed by
Don Carlos, the grandson OF the uncle OF Queen
Isabella, who was driven out OF Spain in 1868. The
father of Don Carlos was also pretender to the
throne OF Spain and fought against the regency OF
Queen Christina, when his brother, Ferdinand the
seventh died in 1888. The Carlists very weak
in the south and Andalusia; but in the North Of
late they appear to have achieved great victories
over the royal troops, if what we hear is true,
especially in Arragon aud CASTLE. The Carsts are
great friends OF the priests and look to them for
support.
When Queen Isabella was driven out OF Spain in
1868 she wrote her formal abdiCation in favor OF
her son Prince Alfonso, and it has been thought
would have eventually nterfered on his behalf.
The young Prince Is, believe, now in Switzerland.
The motto OF this factsn has been called
'THE UNION OF THE THRONE AND CowL."
Generally speaking, this faction is without re-
sources Among its supporters may be mentioned
Lersundi the late Captain General OF Cuba, while
large number OF the officers in the army are also
alleged to be in their favor. The $4,000 Spanish
volunteers In Cuba are supposed to be in sympathy
with this faction and, 1t is reported have sent to
them funds at different times aggregating $500 900.
Crodsta, the spanish government organ in New
York, Is an adherent OF the Allonsists.
MINOR FACTIONS
REp0RTER-That Is certainly long list; but there
Mr.. GoNzALEz-Yes, certainly. Perhaps there
are dozen more, consisting OF liberal union, con-
servatives, NC, but they are not important like
those have Just mentioned.
SPANS WEAKNESS CUBA's OPPORTUNITY.
REPoRTER-Shoud general uprising take place
in spain that country will have to recall her war
vessels and troops from Cuba, suppose.
Mr.. GoNzALEz-In the event OF what you suggest
It highly probable so you see all conspres Tor the
happiness OF free cuba.
Thanking Mr.. Gonzalez for his courtesy the re-
porter withdrew.
CUpAN ApprAu tn THE urcrrDv uNDTn