The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-04
The Virginius Case and Interna-
tiOnal Diplomacy.
The CASTELAR, Government Defeated and
the COrteS Dissolved.
General Pavia Assumes the
Chief Command.
Citizen Excitement in the
CaDitaI.


KILOGRAMS 10 TIE NV Yox HERALD
MADRID, Jan. 8, 1874.
The Cortes met yesterday and President CASTELAR,
read his message from the Ministerial benches.
He said the government had acted promptly and
theoretically against disturbances and conspra-
cies OF all 1inds, and that order had been MAIN
tanned everywhere except in the North, where the
Carlists still maintained their attitude of rebellion
ansurrection had possessed itself OF one OF the
strongest places in Spain, and with It the best
arsenals and the most formidable iron. clads and
impregnabe fortresses within which to protect
their accursed nag. Want OF troops aud resources
delays their recapture, which, however is certain
in the end.
1t Is beyond doubt that the insurgents Of
Cartagena have direct communication with the
oCarlists.
PARTY DrssENsIoNs AND LACK or DISCIPLINE.
The CaTlist war is greatly aggravated by the dis
organization, lack OF discipline and discussions
among the leaders OF the lorces supporting the
government cause.
The President appeals to all. in the presence Of
this war. TO sink and efrace party differences No
policy is possible for the government except con-
tinuance OF the war. Spaniards should keep in
mind that while it continues 1t imperils their
young republic, their ancient liberties, their con.
quests, their civilization. We strive to maintain
the position Of modern European people. Hence
war, though an ABNORMAL condition, requiring the
suspension of certain social functions and tempo
rary sacrifices, is necessary just as in fever abs-
nence from accustomed food is necessary. We
must have Standing army, an army consolidation,
the revival Of the military penal code and restora
ton OF discipline,
The government has distributed military COM
n1ands among generals OF all parties, in order to
give the army national character. We have not
escaped the tyranny OF kings to submit to the
tyranny Of parties.
The President speaks in terms of praise OF the
epublican troops.
COST OF THE WAR;
The war expenses during the recess he says,
have amounted TO 400, ooo 900 reals.
FREE SCHOOLS AND FREE LABOR.
He recommends legislation for gratuitous public
instruction and for the abolition Of servile labor
and Of slavery within the Spanish dominions on
both sides Of the Atlantic.
HOPE FOB THE REPUBLIC
He says the Cortes must establish stable gov
eminent.
The European Powers will soon recognize the
Republic, to which none of them have any nvin-
the maintenance OF order and the protection Of
the vast interests of commerce.
THE vIRGtNIUs CASE.
He promises shortly to submit documents rea-
tive to the virginus affair, which will demonstrate
that war has been avoided, while the principles Of
international law have been upheld by the course
OF the government.
CAUSES FOR CITIZEN GENERALIZATION.
In closing the President congratulates the Cortes
that the condition Of Affairs is greatly improved
The army is recovering from the effects OF In
subordnation; riotous outbreaks are ceasing; the
municipal authorities no longer seek to exercise
dictatorship; popular risings, barbados and
pr0nurctGntentos have been annihilated by univer.
sal sunrage.
he appeals to the Cortes to do their duty and
receive the verdict Of history as the conservative
founders Of the Spanish Republic.
Castelar, Defeated By Vote OF tho Cortes-
General Pavia Assumes Chief Authority
IN, the Crisis.
MADRID, Jan. g. 1874
In the Cortes to-day the Deputies on two votes
gave majorities against President CASTELAR,.
The final majority in the Cortes against Presi.
dent CASTELAR, was 10.
General Pavia, VINO Is friend Of President
CASTELAR,, thereupon occupied the Palace OF the
Cortes and other public buildings with force Of
$4,000 troops.
He dissolved the Cortes and summoned the most
eminent men OF all parties, including che members
of the present government only excepting Carlists
and intransigentes, to form new government.
This, General Pavia declared. was the only means
for the salvation OF the country.
He refused personally to become member OF
the government.
Citizen Excitement i'm the Capital.
MADRID, Jan. 4-Evening.
The streets are filled with people, and there is
great excitement, but no blood has been shed.
General Morioncs' Army Said To BE in n
Dangerous Position-Carlist Concern
tratt0n in Force.
BAYoNNE, Jan. g. 1874.
The Spanish republican force commanded by
General Moriones is In critical position.
1t Ia opposed bya body Of Carsts. numbering
10000 men.