The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-01-05
THE NEWS IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 1874
The coup d'etat at Madrid is an exciting topic Of
conversation here tonight The ofhcials Of the
administration most directly concerned in the
event say that 1t Is too early yet to speculate
intelugently upon the encct that the revolution
may have upon our relations with Spain. 1t may
lead to protraction Of the present satisfactory
condition Of Cuba, or to the already fore
boded Intervention of the United States according
to the issue Of the present anarchical situation at
Madrid. It is not expected that the new govern
ment Of Spain will be in q condition to exercise
any potent authority in Cuba within period that
we can regard as reasonable, and In view OF such
q contingency, the talk Of manifest destiny" In
connection with the future OF CUBA, is again
theme Of conversation at the haunts of the p0iti-
clans. Nobody, whether OF the executive or legisa-
tive branches of government processes any concern
as to what the Spanish DO at home. but nearly
every one cOnfesses that this country has lively
interest in the pacifcation OF Cuba, the disappear
ance of slavery therein and the restoration and
future development Of American commercial and
industrial enterprises. bold policy on the part
Of our government towards Cuba finds
many advocates in Congress- on the ground
that 1t is against humanity and paramount self
interest to let so fine property Cuba 60 to ruin
In the hands Of Spain, when it's prosperity is so
closely interviewer with our own, when our geo.
graphical claims to its possessions so strong,
and when the only Powers that could raise the
plea OF sefinterest against our absorption Of the
island appear to be quite willing to say the least
that we should have 1t. Events appear
to be shaping themselves towards the creation Of
an annexation party in Congress, with the alter
native Of . protectorate with commercial privil-
eyes this very session. Even the sentimental feel
fng on the subject of Free Cuba appears to be
strong enough to produce an impression in Con.
gress during the next few weeks.
AS 1t was not supposed that the CASTELAR, govern
ment would be Of long continuance, a change was
expected, but not in the manner yesterday re-
ported from Madrid and therefore the coup
detat Of General Pavia excited much
surprise in diplomatic and other circles,
his name not having heretofore been
mentioned in q manner which would occasion even
suspicion Of such a movement on his part. specu.
lations freely expressed as to the future, and
the general opinion is that the republican cause
has been damaged by the lately reported revolu-
tionary proceedings; but the of1cial informa-
ton thus far received is Of 80 meagre o
character as to afford no basis for
reliable comment The CASTELAR, govern
ment had during the virginius negotiation repeat
edly declared not only its frendliness toward the
United States but its desire draw still closer the
relations Of the two countries, and our govern
ment evinced like amicable feeling toward Spain,
even taking the negotiations out Of the hands OF
General Sickles in order to be in better accord
with the CASTELAR, government.
Omctal advices confirm the main features OF the
Madrid dispatches. 1t proves that Pavia Is to be
court martialled for rebellion, and that his sup
porters have been disarmed. new government
under Marshal Serrano is in process of formation.