The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-03

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will intensity the Ouban troubles. so far az we
are concerned. There Is no sign that the cuban
volunteer influence had any share in bringing
about the change. nor, 80 far as is here known
any members OF Ali0nso's Cabinet OF the volunteer
side. Castro, the Minister OF Foreign Affairs, Is
not senior Bermudez CASTRO but Alexandra castro.
an eloquent speaker. who has been Minister Of FL
nance, and Ambassador to Italy
JOvelar, the new Minister OF War, Is the only one
OF the new Cabinet who has had personal kn0wl-
edge OF Cuba. He was Captain General during the
Virginius trouble. ana was then greatly annoyed
by the unruly volunteers, who cut the telegraph
wires, SO that Jovear could not telegraph
to Burriel to stop his butcheres. In his
intercourse with our government Jovear showed
himself at that time very fair minded and honor.
able man. 1t was ne who sent Burrlel home In dis
grace after the Virglnius massacre. His own rule
IN Cuba was hampered by the opposition OF the
volunteers, who were his bitter enemies. Jovellar,
though not republican, was sent to Cuba by Gas.
telar as moderate man, with Just views. Anto-
MO Canovas del Castillo, who. according to the
accounts here, win hold the CHIEF place In the
Ministry or Regency. and who, with the Captain
General OF Madrid signed the welcome to Alfonso,
was IN 1862 the Minister OF the Interior author
then OF several important reforms In the political
laws. all IN liberal spirit He had then charge
1896, while Minister Tor the Colonies, he assembled
at Madrid a commission composed O! Cubans
chosen by the Cuban people, TO prepare number
OF liberal reform measures in the government
OF that island, aud he Is understood to
be familiar with the wants OF the Spanish colo
MES. He is a strong man. In the Cortes Of 1869
he was the leading and most eloquent orator OF
the conservative minority.
The necessity OF having a responsible govern
tn ronIx uifh In 0t,ar
proclamation OF Alfonso will give severe blow to
the Carlst instruction and restore peace at least
temporarily, TO Spain, will doubtless make our
own government ready to recognize the monarchy
as soon as 1t appears 10 have even a moderately
nrm hold on the State. The State Department
has received iull intelligence from Mr. Cushing,
and as 1t Is our policy to recogn re all de JactO
governments no doubt Mr.. Cushing will act as
soon as It appears to him expedient. Spain has
been virtually bankrupt Tor a year past Obliga-
lions OF the Spanish government have gone to
protest in London, ana 1t is even said tnat the in
demnity promised to the British government for
the Santiago massacre though put in the
form Of draft, was not paid on
presentation of the draft in London. As
soon as the new government is fairly established
our own claims will be again prese nted and it
is hoped this time with q prospect OF speedy
settlement. 1t Is said here that the sudden over
throw OF the SerranO government and the unex-
pected proclamation Of Alfonso were due to the
alarm and excitement created In Madrid by the
false version OF the Presidents Message tele-
graphed to Europe. This nastened, 1t is asserted,
the movements Of the Alfonsists and precipi-
tated their action and the overthrow OF the gov
eminent then strug ling ior existence.
AT THE SPANISH EMBASSY
here full particulars OF the movement were re-
dov fhA
were sent to the Secretary Of State. The success
of the movement is not doubted. The country
was ready for 1t, and will, 1t is believed, receive
Alfonso with enthusiasm. and the Carlist move
ment Is supposed to be substantially ar an end. 1t
Is thought that the change will bring tranquility
to Spain and the offer OF liberal reforms in the
Cuban administration owing to the presence Of
Castro and JOvelar. The Spanish Ambassador has
not yet been instructed to make formal
request for recognition for the monarchy at the
hands OF our government. A despatch received
here gives the full text Of the despatch in which
the Genera-in- Chief OF the Army OF the North ad.
heres to the Al fonsst movement.
He says:-"In the name OF the army felicitate
Your Excellency on the event which has just hap
pened, and l congratulate myself on the
opportunity OF saluting it with my
highest respects. In gathering together
all Spaniards under the banner of the
legitimate monarchy represented by Alfonso
Kill, permit me to make known to you the
fervent devotion OF the Army of the North to that
nag which promises to be the ensign OF a great
party and none the less an emblem OF the re-
generation OF the country, the sacred pledge of
all those who unite themselves for this end ana
for the security OF liberty ana ORDER"
SKETCH OF THE ALFONSO CABINET MINISTER'S
The news received here tonight by the Spanish
Embassy is to the effect that the monarchy has
been proclaimed, not only by the armies OF the
North and Centre. but also by the garrisons of all
the principal cities OF spain. Under the
constitution OF July, 1852 the heir to the
throne Is declared to be OF age at eighteen
and thus the regency will be of brief duration.
Pedro de Saaverrla Minister OF Finance, held
the same position during the Ministry of the Duke
of Tetuan from 1858 to 1868, and then showed him
self an able man, He was named at one time IN.
tendant OF the Queens estate, but declined the
position. The Marquis MOlns was Minister Of
Marine under Marshal Narvaez. and made the
Spanish navy a formidable power He Is an
author and the friend OF the literary men in
Spain. Romero RObledo, Minister OF the Interior,
is young man, only thirty years age. active, eo-
quent, lawyer BY profession. and has been Minis
ter OF Public Works. He belonged to the party OF
liberal union. to which be onged also the Duke OF
Tetuan. CASTILLO and other prominent Spanards.
Orovio was Minister OF Finance uoder lisa pella's
government at the time of the revolution OF 1868,
and has since lived In retirement. Adelardo
Ayala took prominent part In the revolution OF
1868 and has been twice Minister for the Colonies.
Cardenas, Minister OF Justice, Is well known
jurist and has been Counsellor OF State.
COUNT Won ARNIM'S CASE.