New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-01-05
MEETING OF THE CORTES.

90 ,,r,r,rDfyT CAsTFIAR-THE RElATloNs
.',,,., r,P c,RIIsrs AND CARTAGENA IN
s,,RGFSrs 49, PARTY SPIRIT DEPLoAEp - IoiAL
,ao,rT1oy or SLAVERY RECoMMENDED-kEFEh
rucr TO THE vIEGINIUs AFFAIR.
MADRID. Saturday, Jan. s, 1874.
The Cor.es met Yesterday. and President CASTELAR,
rood his message from tine Ministerial benches. lie
sa,d the Government had acted promptly and ener-
cot,cally against disturbances and consplracies oil
all Kinds and that order had been maintained every
where except in the North, where the Carlsts still
maintained their attitude of rebellion, and at Car
tagena where, unfortunately, CRIMINAL lnsurrec-
ton had possessed itself of one OF the strongest
places in SPAIN and with it the best arsenals ana
the most formidable ron-elads and impregnabie
for,ressos within which to protect their accursed
fag. Want of troops and resources delay their re-
eanure. which. however is certain in the end 1t is
beyond doubt that the insurgents OF Cartagena have
direct communication with the Carlists. The Car
list war is greatly aggravated by the disorganiza-
ton, lack OF discipline, and discussions among the
leaders Of the iOrces supporting the Government
cause The President appeals to all, in the presence
of this war to cease party contentious. No policy
ispogsibe for the Government except continuance
Of tho war Spaniards should keep in mind that
while il continues it imperils their young Re-
pabc, their ancient liberties their conquests their
civilization. 1--WE strive he said, to maintain
the position of a modern European people. Hence
war though an abnormal condition, requiring the
suspension of certain social functions, and tempo
rary sacrifices is necessary just in fever, abst
ncnco from accustomed food is necessary. We must
have standing army an army consolidation, the
1oyYal OF the military penal CODE and restoration OF
discipline. The Government has distributed mill
tagy commands among Generals of all parties IN
order to give the army a national character. We
have not escaped !he tyranny of kings 10 submit to
a1 tyranny of parties"
The President speaks in terms Of praise of the
Republican troops Tho war expenses during the
Tcocss, he says nave amounted to 400000000 reals
IIo recommends legislation for gratuitous public
instruction and Tor the abolition of servle labor aud
OF slavery within the Spanish dominions on both
sides Of the Atlantic He says the Cortes must
establish a stable government. The European
powers viii soon recognize the Republic, to which
none OF them have any invincible antpathy. All
countries desire primarily, the maintenance order
aa tho protection Of the vast interests OF commerce
Ht-BJmisee shortly TO submit documents relative TO
the Nfgnius AFFAIR which will demonstrate that wal
has been avoided, while tie principles of inter
palional law have been upheld 10y the course OF the
Government.
IN closing, ihe President congratulates the Cortes
that me condition of affairs Is greatly improved;
re Amy is recovering from the effects of ins0bor-
dnaiar otous outbreaks are ccasing: the mum
opal autoutcs no longer seek 70 exercise dictator
ship. popular risiaCs, barrioades. and pronunGa-
ni.nto3 have been annihiated by universal suffrage
he appeals 20 the Cortes to do Their duty and receive
the verdict OF history as the conservative i)uLders
Of Inc Spanish Republic.