Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1874-01-04
SPAIN.
Message Of President Castelar,
The CarliSt and IntranSi-
gentist Kar-Case of
the Virginius.
A CrOmwellian Coup d Etat-The
COrtes SummRrily Adjourn
ed-AROther ReYOlu-
tiOn Imminent.

MADRID, January S.-The cortes met
yesterday, and President CASTELAR, read
his message from the ministerial bench
es. He said that the government had
acted promptly and energetically
against the disturbances and dconsPiracies
of all kinds, and that order had been
maintained everywhere, except in the
north, where, unfortunately, a criminal
insurrection had possessed itself of one
Of the strongest places in Spain, and
with it the best arsenals and most form
idable ironclads and almost impreg-
nable fortresses, within which
to protect their accursed flag. Want Of
troops and resources delays their recap
ture, which, however, is certain in the
end. 1t is beyond doubt that the insur-
gents of Csrtsgena have direct commu-
nication with the Carlists. The Cariist
war is greatly aggravated by disorgan-
ization, lack of discipline, and dissen-
sions among the leaders Of forces sup
porting the government cause. The
president appeals to all in the
presence of this war to sink
and efface party differences. No
policy is possible for the government
except the continuance Of war. The
Spaniards should keep in mind that
while it continues it imperils their young
republic, their ancient liberties and the
conquest OF their civilization. We
strive to maintain the position of the
modern European people; thence war,
though cur abnormal condition requir-
ing tine suspension of certain social
functions and temporary sacrifice is
necessary, just as in fever abstinence
from accustomed food is necessary. We
must have a standing army, an army
Of consolidation; the revival OF
the military penal code and
restoration of discipline. The govern
ment has distributed the military COM
mands among the generals of all parties,
in order to give the army national
character. We have not escaped the
tyranny of kings to submit to the tyran-
ny of parties" The president speaks in
terms Of the highest praise of the re-
publican troops. The war expenses du-
ring the recess, he says, have amounted
to tDur hundred million reals. He
recommends legislation for gratuitous
l-Hblic instruction, and for the abolition
of servile labor or slavery within
the Spanish dOminions on both
sides Of the Atlantic. He says the cortes
must establish a stable government.
European powers will soon recognize the
republic, to which none of them have
any invincible antipathy, out all coun-
tries desire primarily the maintenance Of
order and the protection Of their vast in
terest Of commerce. Hepromises, short
ly, to submit documents relative to the
Nirginius affair, which will demonstrate
that war has been avoided, while the
principles Of international law have been
upheld by the government. In closing,
the president congratulates the cOrtes
thst the condition of affairs is greatly
improved; the army is recovering from
the effects Of insuboFdination; riotou:
outbreaks are cessing, and municipal
authorities DO longer seek to exercise The
dictatorship. Popular risings, barri.
cades aud pronunciamlentos have beer
annihilated by universal suffrage. H,
appeals TO the cortes TO do their duty
and receive the verdict of history as tn,
conservative founders Of the Spanish re
public.
MADRID, January 3.-In the corte
to-day The deputies, on two votes, CAV,
majOrities against President CASTELAR,
General Psvia, who is friend of Presi
dent CASTELAR,, thereupon occupied tn
palace of the cortes and the other publi
buildings with fourteen thousand troops
He dissolved the cOrtes, and summons
the most eminent members of all th
parties, including the members of th
present government, only excepting th
Carlists and intransigentes, to form
new government. This General Paw
declared was the only means for the sal
YatiOn of the country. He refused pei
sonally to become member of the gov
eminent. The streets are filled wit
people, and there is great excitement
but 10 blood has been shed.