New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-01-06
SPAIN.
Pavia's Coup d'Etat.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-General Pa
Was coup detm in Spain sadly disappOints
our own dipOmatists. 1t has sheen known
that our dainty treatment of Spain in the
Nirgnius matter was in the interest of the
CASTELAR, government, and bis defeat ia re-
garded as equivalent to u defeat OF our own
policy.
The Situation Further Comment on tho
Spanish Coup d'Etat.
As it was not supposed that the CASTELAR,
government would be of long continuance,
a change was expected, but not in the man-
ner yesterday reported from Madrid, and
therefore the coup d'etat of General Pavia
excited much surprise in diplomatic and
other circles, his name not having heretofore
been mentioned in any manner that would
occasion even suspicion of such "a movement
on his part.
Speculatb)ns are freely expressed as to
the future, and the general opinion is that
| the republican cause in Spain has been dam
aged by this revolutionary proceeding. The
official information thus far received here is
of SO meagre character as to afford no
basis for reliable comment.
The CASTELAR, government had, during the
| Virginius negotiation, repeatedly declared
not only its friendliness toward the United
States, but its desire to draw still closer tho
relations of the two countries, and our
government evinced a like amicable feeling
| toward Spain, even taking the negotiations
out of the hands of General Siciles in order
| to be in better accord with the CASTELAR,
Cabinet.
The friends of the Castelar, administra-
| ton in congressional and executive circles.
regret the extraordinary events In Spain AZ
| likely not only to delay the promised re-
| forms in the Antilles, bnt to prevent such
negotiations through General Gushing as
would tend to pacltication in Cuba and
| Porto Rico, and at the same time protect
American interests in Cuban waters from
the annoyance and Outrages to which they
have been so frequently subjected.
SerrnnO KeOrganizing the Government.
There are official dispatches received
here late tonight to the effect that General
Pavia is to be courtmartialed for rebellion; /;
that his forces are disarmed, and that tho
government is undergoing reorganization
under Marshal Serrano.
The Overthrow of CasteIur.
Dispatches from Madrid, midnight, Janu-
ary 3, state: The final and decisive vote by
which CASTELAR, was seaten in the Certes,
stood 100 to 100; the majority against him
being twenty instead Of 40, as first re-
ported. AS soon as the result was an
nouDced, General Pavia sent an officer to
the chamber with a letsar demanding the
dissolution of the COrtes.
Senior Salmeron and others urged CASTELAR,
to remain in power, but their prayer was
refused, whereuDOn company of municipal
guards entered the palace of the COrtes and
expelled the deputies. General Pavia with
his staff held position outside, with can
non pointed at the building.
Serrano and tho New Cabinet.
Dispatches dated Madrid, midnight, On
the fourth, announce that the new ministry
has been formed as follows: President, Ser
rano, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sagasta;
Minister of War, Zavaa; Minister of JUS
tice, Figurala; Minister of Agriculture,
Becerra; Minister of Finance, Echegarry ;
Minister of the Interior, Garcia Ruise; Min
lister of Marine, Topete.
Later Details of the Change.
LONDON, January 5.-A dispatch from
Madrid says it was Marshal SerranO's wish
that CASTELAR, should be member Of the
new ministry, but the latter refused to
again accept Office.
On the defeat of CASTELAR, and the inter
ference of General Psvia, the Cortes elected
Senor Hortonia president Of the Cabinet.
The Nens' special says the Republican
force besieging Cartagena accepts the new
government.
The national militia in Madrid is being
quietly disbanded.
The Nears' dispatch also says a rumor is
in circulation in Madrid that the late ritual
of General Mariones was concerted
maneuvre in support of General Payias
coup d'etat.
Rejoicing at Havana-The Imperial Arms
Restored ON the Nafi0nnl Palace.
NEW YORK, January "a Herald special
from Havana says the overthrow of the
CASTELAR, ministry has been favorably re-
ceived in Havana. The Casino E5ianol is
especially iubilant. The volunteers are
evidently in favor of a monarchy. Crowns
| on the sterrs of Spanish vessels in tho har
Dor, which were painted over when the
| republic was in vogue, are now being re-
gilded. The imperial Spanish coat ofarms
has again betA placed on the palace of the