The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26

The Counter Rev olutionist DemOnstra-
tion In the Capital-Cabinet Council
and Military Muster-Flre by the Re-
cusa nts and Four Persons Killed.
LONDON, April rs, 1878.
Dispatches which have just reached this city from
Madrid confirm the HERALD special report which
was forwarded to New York by cable yesterday
announcing the existence of serious counter
revolutionist agitation against the government OF
the Requisite in the Spanish capital, and it's SUBJ
lection after the adoption of severe measures by
the Executive.
1t appears that citizen rising was expected to
take place on Wednesday night, the Esd instant,
and the theatres and shops were all closed. Dur
ing the day OF Wednesday the Permanent Commit
tee OF the National Assembly held session. at
which all the members OF the government, with
the exception OF President Figueras and Senior n
Margall, Minister OF the Interior and Acting
President during the temporary retirement OF
Figueras, were present.
A long discussion upon the situation took place.
Senior Castelar, Minister OF Foreign Affairs and
Senior SalmerOn, Minister OF Justice made speeches
in which they admitted that the aspect of affairs
In the city was grave They stated, however,
'that the depredations of the Carlists had been
checked, discipline was restored in the army and
that the government was OF the opinion that it was
postpone the elections for members Of the consti-
tuent Cortes."
Senior CASTELAR, finally asked for an adjournment
OF twelve hours, which the committee refused.
CABINET COUNCIL.
The members Of the government then retired to
deliberate upon the course they would take, and
did not return.
VOLUNTEER REvoLT-A MUTINoUs FIRE AND DEAD
LY RESULT
During the afternoon OF the same day eleven
battalions OF volunteers composed OF monarchists,
revoted and fred on General Contreras who
escaped but four other persons were killed and
several wounded.
The agitation increased as night came on and
shots were fired in various quarters OF the city.
THE HALL OF CONGRESS VIOLATED AND sERRANo
IN DANGER.
number OF volunteers broke into the Hall of
Congress, where the Permanent Committee was in
session, and the members OF the committee sought
safety in flight
Marshal Serrano and number OF his political
friends, fearing the wrath of the mob, prudenuy
concealed themselves.
THE COMMITTEE DISSOLVED BY DECREE.
A government decree, declaring the dissolution of
the Permanent Committee, was published on Thurs.
day, the oath instant, and the city became more
tranquil.
A NEW CAPTAIN GENERAL.
Northumberland Socias has been appointed
Captain General OF Madrid, to succeed General Pa
via, who rendered his resignation.
POLITICAL AND ARTISAN OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS.
formidable demonstration will soon be made by
the federal republicans in this city.
The journeymen masons Of Barcelona are on
strike, and to-day formed a procession which
passed through the principal streets OF the city.
Many other workingmen have been compelled to
Join In the strike.
THE WAR AGAINST CARLIsM.
Brigadier General Padios has recaptured large
amount OF property taken by the Carlist chief
Sabas.
CITIZEN EXODUS FOR SHELTER AND SAFETY.
LONDON, April 25, 1873.
Owing to the troubled condition Of Spain great
number OF families are leaving that country. The
steamers arriving here and in French ports are
crowded with refugees.