Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-14
Reported Discussions of the Spanish
SOldiery.
The Cortes Protected by Troops
King Luis of Portugal Alarmed.
A Ministerial Crisis in Italy


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- Washington Views.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The Spanish
Minister Palo says that it does not seem to
him that Spain viii retrograde to despotism.
The change in the government will pot
affect the status Of Cuba. He considers
Amadeus honest and liberal.
At the 5tate department it is doubted If
success viii follow in case Rivero is to be
first President, although his qualifications
are conceded. "a raa ..-a
Parisian Reports.
LONDON, Feb. 13.-A special from Paris
says it was reported in that city this morn
ing that the troops of the regular army in
Spain are divided in their choice of form
Of government. The cavalry are said to be
pronounced in favor of Monarchy with
Prince Asturias, son of the ex-Queen Isa-
bella, king; while the infantry are In favor
Of a Republic. SIS lc e. e..
ItaIIsn NonchaIanee.
A special from Rome says the abdication
OF Amadeus IS received with satisfaction on
al sides. Neither Victor Emmanuel or the
Italian Government gave any advice to
Amadeus. The latter telegraphed to Rome
frequently, giving information. It is also re-
ported that serious disturbances have taken
place at Madrid, and that fighting has ee-
CURED in the streets.
Germanic Admiration.
BERLIN, Feb. 13.-The patience and
courage displayed by Amadeus while on
the throne is universally praised.
BOston's Notion.
BosroN. Feb. 13.-A resolution has been
introduced in the Legislature applau ding
the action of Spain in becoming a republic.
spanish Sentiment.
LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch from
Madrid says the abdcatioD and the declar-
alton of republic has been disseminated
throughout all Spain, and has no where oe-
casioned disturbance. Marshal Serrano ar
rived at Madrid last night.
MADRID, Feb. 13-Spain continues tran
quill. The National Assembly has chosen
Mortas President by 222 votes.
The Hegira.
LISBON, Feb. 13.-The Portuguese Minis
ter of Public Works, prominent railway Of
ficials and the Spanish Minister, in accord
ance with orders of his government, have
gone to Badojos to meet Amadeus and bis
family and escort them TO Lisbon, where a
palace has been repaired for them, which
they will occupy until their departure for
Italy. The ex-royal family is expected to
arrive there tomorrow. they will be met
at the railway station by King Luis and
bis Ministers.
The National Assembly.
MADRID, Feb. 13.-The two Houses of
the Cortes convened to-day in joint session
as the National Assembly of Spain and pro-
ceeded to effect permanent organization.
Senor E, Martos, late minister OF foreign
affairs, was elected President of the Assem-
bIy in place of Senior Figuerola, Chairman
protein, receiving 222 votes.
Senior Martos on taking the chair, deliV-
cred patriotic speech, which was loudly
cheered from all parts Of the House.
All the civil and military authorities of
the Provinces as far as heard from have Civ
en- in their adhesion to the new regime.
The city and country with the exception of
the districts where Carlist bands are pre-
sent continue tranquil.
Amadeus and the members of his family
met with the most respectful consideration
at the railway stations on their way to the
Portuguese frontier.s
POrtugal's Turn Next?
LISBON, Feb. 13.-There is much ex-
element and uneasiness here over events
in Spain and public funds are lower.
LONDON, Feb. 13.-Seyeral vessels of
the British Mediterranean squadron have
been ordered to Lisbon.
Thiers Waiting for the News.
PARIS, Feb. 13.-President Theirs viii
recognize the Spanish Republic SO soon as
he is officially notified of its establishment.
The Bien Public says it sincerely wishes
the new Republic well, and counsels those
who have charge of it to beware of cosmo-
politauism and foreign interference.
The american Register is informed that
the French Government prohibited NJ. Par
donueI, the Kansas emigration agent, from
lecturing In Belfort.
Latest-TrOOps Guarding the COrtes.
MADRID, Feb. 13, via London, A.
The Republican deputies in Cortes person.
ally expect their friends to maintain order.
Troops are guarding the palace ofthe Cor
tes.
POrtugaTs Predicament.
LISBON, Feb. 13.-The Portuguese Gov
ernment has been warned that agents are
at work with view to start Republican
movement in this country.
Italy Too?
ROME, Feb. 13.-A ministerial crisis is
impending here.
Yankee Tars at the Vatican.
PARIS, Feb. 19.-The Pope yesterday
gave audience to several officers Of the
United States navy, who are now in Rome.
In the course of the conversation his holi-
ness asked how he would be received in
America. The officers replied that the
people of that country would regard bis
taking I'm his residence among them as q