The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-06-22
DON CARLOS IN MEXICO.
Arc We TO have Anether Empirs-The Pre-.
tenders Latest Movements.

MEXICO, May &.-Don Carlos of Bourbon,
the Pretender TO the Spanish Crown, ana re-
Gently defeated IN the Basque Provinces, arrived
here lately "incog.." accompanied by three
other persons. the Prince assuming the name of
Joseph Ruiz: but his incognito only seems to
he for the Government, as almost everyb ody
knew his true name and rank the moment he
took up his QuArters at the 1turbide Hotel,
From the moment i became aware of his
arrival here, a great InAny facts came TO ny
mind that show me the object OF his visit 70
this country, facts which receive more llght
with each day Of his sOjourn.
The sudden, unexpected termination OF the
war 10 spain the letter published at Washing
tween the King OF Spain and Don Carlos, by
which the latter would renounce his pretensions
70 the spanish Crown IN exchange for that Of
Cuba, where he would be proclaimed King, to-
gether with his arrival here. can surprise no.
body, bappeninc when this country Is in the
most complete revolution, though Don Carlos
during bis lifeline has done nothing TO recom-
mend him fol. his bravery his craftsmanship, or
bis morals. His object appears 20 be TO crown
himself IN Cuba, wifi h the scquiescence not only
o. the King Of Spain, but also OF some of the
European nations, unless prevented by the
The spanards who reside in Cuba will accept
Of this transaction most willingly, az by so do
ing they foresee an honorable solution OF the
Cuban question For them anything Is honor
able that will not compel them to accept Cuba
as an INDEPENDENT republic.
The Mexicans think that the true object OF
| Don Carlos is to crown himself In Mexico, which
would not be avery difficult task, as this coun-
try undergoes constant revolutions, and he could
| rely upon the influence OF the Catholic clergy.
Whoever knows this country may easily see
that three-iourths OF It's population are i'm Pc
ralists, and that the most wealthy belong TO IN
| party that u they have not moved In that di-
| rection II Is because there Is not among them
any nen Of action since the loss Of all the chiefs
that fought with MAximiliaD.
| Don Carlos has insinuated that he can hois,
| the nag aud bring the leaders from among those
that fought with him IN Spain, and he IL alre ady
| considered by many as the future Emperor OF
Mexico. Everybody calls him Majesty, and the
newspapers Of all political opinions nnd for hin
only words Of pr Use. Hundreds u person,
| collect In the han OF the hotel every day to see
him going in or out. Mr.. A. published IN one OF
the newspapers humorous article against him
and all the other papers protested against this
| article, stating that only foreigner w3uld have
| dared TO write IL.
The RerieW published Yesterday an article
| signed by one Of the most distinguished liberal
| Senators, describing Don C,rlos az a " hero who
Is come Ia rec0nquer hts lost rights TO the Mex
lean territory. carving his sword in Lis right
| hand and the standard 10 his left
Should Don Carlos be proclaimed King In Cubs
he will shortly afterward be proclaimed Em
| perOr VI Mexico.