, 1874-01-05
7OREIGNs


C0uF u EIA1.
ArADnrD. inn. SIN the Cortcs to-day the
Deputies on two votes gave majority against
CASTELAR,. Gen. Pavia, who ii friend OF the Pres
idont the,cupon occupied The Palace of the ColteB
and other public buildings with IL, ,0uo troops. He
dissolved the Cortes and summoned the most
eminent OF all parties, including members OF the
present Government, only excepting Ca.lists and
Intranaigentes, to form q new Government.
This Gen. Earia declared VAS the only means
for tue ealyatiou OF the country. He refused
personally to become member of the Govern
racnt. The streets arc filled with people, aud
there is great excitement but no blood has been
shed.
Tho majority Of the Cortes against CASTELAR,
was 100.
PRESIDENT cAsrELAn's ADDRESS TO TIRE coRTEs.
MADRID, Jan. 3.-Ihe Cortes met yesterday,
and President CASTELAR, read his message from
tho Ministerial benches. He said tho Govern
mcnt had acted promptly and enerGetically
against distul Dances and conspiracies OF all
kinds. and that order had been maintained eyery-
where except in the Moth, where the Carlists
still maintained their attitude of rebellion, and
AT cARTAeESA,
where unfortunately criminal insurrection had
possessed itself OF one Of the strongest places
in Spain, and, with it, the best arscna1s and most
formidable iron-clads, a1d almost imprcgnabla
fortresses within which to protect their accursed
tag. Want Of troops and resources delays their
recapture, which, however, is certain in the end
It il beyond doubt that the insurgents Of Carta-
gcnn hare direct communication with tho Car
lists. The Carlist wEr is g1eat1y aggravated by
disorganization, lick Of discipline. and dissen-
Ions among lenders Of forces supporting tho
Government cause
The President appeals to all. in the presence
Of this Tar, to
sISK AND EFFAcE PARTY DIFFERENCES.
No policy is possible for the Government es-
sept the continuance Of war Snaniards should
keep III mind TINT war, If it continues, imperils
Their young Republic. their nucient Liberties, the
tonqucsts Of their civilization. We strive to
maintain the position Of d modem European
people; hence var, though our abnormal condl-
tion, requiring the suspension of certain social
fuhctions, and temporary sacrifice is necessary,
Just us, in fever. abstinence from accustomed
food is necessary.
We MUsT HAVE eTASn1No ARMY;
an army consolidation. the revival Of The militia
rv peuAl code, end restoration Of discipline. The
Government h.s distributed the military CON-
r1and among Generals Of all parties, in order to
l.
not escaped the tyrnnny Of Kings to submit to
the tyranny Of parties.
Tile President speaks in terms Of praise OF Inc
Republican troops.
TIE wAB EXPENSES
during tho recess he says, hava amounted to
100000, 600 reals. He recommends legislation
for g7atutous public instruction and for the abo-
lition OF survile labor and Of slavery within the
Er.niel, damininna m bnt1h Eidea of the Allan
tic. He says the Cortes must establish
a STABLE GOVERNMENT.
European powers will soon recognize the Re-
public. to which mono Of them have any inrlncl-
bic antipathy. All countries desire, primarily,
tho maintenance Of order End protection OF tho
vast interests Of commerce.
THE y1nGIS1Us AFFAIR.
rs promises shortly to submit documents
relative to the ylrginlus affair, which will
demonstrate that WAT has been avoided, while
the principles Of international law have been up
held By the Government.
THE SITUATION.
In cloEing, the President congratulated tho
Cortes that the condition Of affairs is greatly
improved. The army is recovering from the
effects Of insubozdration =; riotous outbreaks
ire ceasing; municipal authorities no longer
seek to exercise dictatorship: popular 1isinga,
barricades, aud pronunciamentos have been
annihilatcd By universal suffrage. lie appeals
to the Cortes to do their duty mad receive tho
verdict Of history rs tie conservative founders
of tho Spanish Republic
THE OPPOSING FORCES.
BAToSSE, Jan. 3.-ILn Republican force is
commanded by Gen. Morioncz, his principal
position being opposed by 2o:ooo carists.