The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1874-01-07
SPAIN.
Castelar, Government O,er,hrown.

SPAIN.
Castelar, Government Overihrown.
MADRlp. January 3.-The Cories
met yesterday, and PrcsiG'.nt Castel-
lar read his message from the Minis
terial benches. He said the govern
ment had acted promptly and ener-
getically against disturbances and
conspiracies of all kinds, and that or
,er nad been maintained everywhere,
except in the North, where the Car
lists still! maintained their attitude of
rebellion, and at Cartagena, where,
unfortunately. 4 criminal insurrcction,
aas possessed itself u one of the
'trongest pisces in Spain, and with
he best arsenal. and most formida-
Die iron clads and almost imDregna-
bic f0rtrcsses with which to protect
their accursed flag. The want of
troops and resources delays their re-
capture, which, however, is certain in
the end. 1t is beyond doubt that the
insurgents Of Cartagena have direct
communication with the Carlists.
The Carlist war is greatly aggravated
by Reorganization, lack of discipline,
and dissensions among the leaders Of
he soldiers supporting the govern
ment cause. The president appeals
to all, in presence OF this war, to sink
and e0acc party difference. No poll
cy is possible for the government ex-
cept continuance ofthe war Span
iards should keep in mind that while
it continues it imperils their young
Republic, their ancient liberties and
he c1nquest5 OF their civilization.
We strive to maintain the position OF
modern European people, hence
war, though our abnormal condition,
requiring the suspension of certain
social functions and temporary sacri-
ices. is necessary; just as in fever,
abstinence from accustomed food is
necessary. We must have a stand
ing army, an army consolidation, the
revival Of the military pcna! code and
the restoration Of discipline The
government has distributed military
command among the Generals ofall
parties, in order to give the army
national character. We have not es-
capped the tyranny of kings to submit
to the tyrrany of parties. The presi-
dent speaks in terms o! praise of the
Republican troops. The war expen-
ses during the recess, he said, had
amounted to 400, 0,000,000 reals. He
recommends legislation for gratu-
tous public instruction and for the
abolition of servile labor and Of slave
ry within Spanish dominions on both
sides of the Atlantic He saws the
| COrtes must establish stable govern
ment aud European powers will soon
recognize the Republic. to which
none of them have any invincible an
tipathy. All countries desire, prima-
riiy, the maintenance Of order and the
protection of the vast interests of
commerce. He promises to submit
shortly documents relative to TIE
Virginius affair that will demonstrate
that war has been avoided while the
PRINCIPLES o! international law have
been upheld by the government. In
closing the President congratulate.
the Cortcs that the condition of affairs
is greatly improved. The army i.
recovering from the effects Of insub0r-
/ dination 4: riotous outbreaks are ceas-
ing; municipal authorities no longer
seek to exercise Dictatorship; popular
risings, barricades and pronuncia-
mcntoes have beon annihillted bv
universal suffrage He appeals to
the Cortcs to do their duty aud re-
ccire the verdict of history Us the
conservative founders of the Spanish
Republic.
MADRID, January 3.-!n the Cortes
to-day, the deputies on two votes
gave majorities against President
CASTELAR,. General Pa,ia. who is a
friend Of Presiden Castelar,, ,thereupon
occupied the palace of the Cortes and
other public buildings with fourteen
thousand troops. He Dissolved the
/ Oortes and summoned the most emi-
nent men of all parties, including
members Of the present government,
only excepting Carlists and Intransie
gents, TO form a new government.
This, Gen. Pavia declared. was the
only means for the salvation Of the
country. He refused personally to be-
come member of the government.
The streets are filed with people.
and there Is great exciimont, but no
blood has been shed. The majority
in the Cortes against CASTELAR, was
800.
LATER-Midnight.-The final and
decisive vote by which CASTELAR, was
beaten in the Cortes, stood Io0 80
100, the majority against him being
20, instead Of l2O, as at nrst reported.
As soon as the result was announced.
Gen. Pavia sent an officer to the
Chamber with letter demanding the
dissolution Of the Cortes. Senior Sal
meron and others urged CASTELAR, to
continue in power, but their PRAYER
was refused, whereupon company
Of municipal guards entered the pal
ace and expelled the Deputies. Gen.
favla with staff held position cut
SIDE WIN o cannon pointed AZ the
building.
EvenIng.-All strategic points Of
the city were occupied by the mill
tary last night The chief civil and
military authorities OF nearly all the
provinces in communication with
Madrid, have telcgranhed to Gen.
eral Payia. their approval of his con-
duct No disturbance is reported in
any quarter The transmission Of
private telegrams has been tempor-
arily suspended
\ decree has been promulgated
appointing Marshal Serrano chief of
the executive power.
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