The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1875-01-27
Wisdom like this has not been ,bown

Wisdom like this has not been shown
In Spain. The republicans of that un-
happy nation gained power under the
leadership OF the illustrious and eloquent
CASTELAR,. Foolish counsels distracted
the party, and one wild purpose suo-
oeeded another, until the republic was
stricken down by the sword OF Serrano
and the Congress driven by soldiers out
OF the hall of assembly. Serrano has
been dictator for year, with no one to
question him but the Carlists. Although
his dictatorship has been recognized by
most of the European powers he has
failed to pacify Spain. The Carlists, un-
der the lead Of Don Carlos, have occu-
pied Biscay. All the military efforts of
the Spanish army have not diminished
their power. The king reigns through
the fanaticism, the loyalty, the ignorance
and the provincial prejudices of that
peculiar people. So far as we can un-
derstand the relations of the opposite
forces Carlism is as active n lower rs it
has been for the last two r. ,nerations.
Resting, rs it would Seen, upon the
time-honored prejudices n'rl traditions
of race rs proud and ] yave rs the
Basques, and representing the strongest
sentiment of logical patriotism, it seems
to be an influence that cannot be con-
quered, but must be conciliated.
While conservatism has asserted itself
on the Continent, especially i'll France
and Span, its influence has been felt
also in England and the United States.
When the year began Gladstone was
Premier, and although his power had
been weakened by many Influences. by
the reaction and irritation that arose
from what was "heroic legislation" few
imagined that it would be seriously
challenged. An election took place. and
the result was the overwhelming defeat
of the liberal party and the accession of
Dlsraeh to power. The Ashantee war
came to a cruel but successful end, and
the Gold Coast was annexed to England.
While the empire thus grew in Africa
another measure of annexation was con-
summated i'll the Pacific, and the Island
of Fiji became part of the vast empire
OF England. The tory administration
hns ventured on special phases of new
legislation. Mr.. Disraeli's health has
been the source of much concern to his
followers, and fears are entertained that
now, IN the flush, as it were, the begin
ming Of power, to the attainment of
which he has given q long life, he will
be compelled to resign it. The Itch
borne case, which formed so prominent
feature of English social life, came to
an end by the conviction of the extra
ordinary person called the claimant.
The controversy between Mr.. Gladstone
and Archbishop Manning as to the real
meaning OF the vatican DEGREES has pro-
duced profound impression, and, taken
In connection with the contest between
Bismarck and the Papacy, threatens to
exercise prodigious influence upon
political and religious sentiment in Eng
land.
This has been sad, anxious and
eYentfui year at home. The panic os
1873 was in full force when the wear
opened. We had a hard winter.
Our relations with Mexico and Cuba
have continued cordial. The capture of
the Virginius and the massacre of O
large number of American citizens.
which took place in 1873, still remains q
subject of negotiation. Our national
prosperity has not been as rapid as in
previous years. Many scandals have af-
fected our credit and the consequent de-
velopment of the country. immipra-
ton has fallen off and nlisfortunes in
some of the Western Territories have
checked the tendency of our people to
go West. The general belief is that
these business misfortunes really show
that the country is gradually settling
upon a sounder and firmer basis that we
are recovering from the false war spirit
OF speculation and unhealthy enterprise
and that we shall enter upon q new career
OF prosperity with the year that is lust
commenced. The death of Mr.. Sumner
was national misfortune. Our society
has been moved by an extraordinary
scandal affecting the fame and moral in
tlnence OF the foremost clergymen of the
Union. This is now before the courts
OF the country and will soon be brought
to trial. The visit of the King OF
Hawaii has made q pleasant impression
upon our people and contributed largely
to the good relations between the little
Kingdom and our Republic. York
Herald.