The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-30


known In Catalonia, because tho sommalen
would search svory corner OF the province. and It
would be impossible for tho maistactors to escape
During tho Carlist war there effort mado to
summon the Son.maten but tho people would not re-
spond but on the appearance OF the band commanded
by FL Ingles, the whole province rosc Tho probable
ity IS therefore, that this band had political aim,
but was merely organized order to attract the at
tenton Of the authorities 10 one point in order to
facilitate the passage OF contraband goods at some
other.
TRADE coNrRABASD
CoRREsPoxDENr-It must DO difficult 20 prevent the
smuggling OF goods into Spain.
The MINISTER SrATE-Very. Tho extent to
which smuggling Is carried on Is Of tho causes
which Affects seriously our finances II IS nearly i'm
possible 10 suppress It. There tho immense French
frontier, whore the people live by smuggling. II
is regularly organized business, with large dcpots,
ana account OF the difficult OF the country
the authorities are unable to wholly suppress this
contraband traffic Thon there Is toe long Por.
tueesc frontier to be watched and that hugo snug
Cling depot, Gibraltar. The customs officers, though
numerous, are poorly paid ana the smuggers can al
ford 10 pay we'll Tor allowing their merchandise TO
unmoles,ed Smuggling is not regarded by tho
people a criminal oncnce and thore is always cor.
tain amount of sympathy with them, because the pco
pho cannot why article that cost three francs
side OF the iroutier should four other
For this reason smuggling will continue TO be carried
on, Notwithstanding tho Efforts OF tho government to
suppress H. as long Il oilers ufcient profit tempt
the adventurous Tho truo way TO put end to Is
lower tho tariffs that viii longer find profit in
contraband trafc, or, better STILL abolish tariffs alto
gethcr
TRADE MINISTER
have already hold you that am by convietlon
md m v uu a eStr Al
ments in favor OF FREQ trade Is that It surpresses
smuggling and tonds TO maze people honest. How
ever there are great difficulties in the way ofapplying
these principles am convinced that could all tariff
systems be Immediately suppressed thore would
suit an immense good 10 humanity; but ono country
cannot anord TO suppress tho tariff while the others
MAINTAIN It; that Il Is very much like question
OF disarmamcnall agree that It Is necessary dis
arm, but each one Is waiting for neighbor TO be-
GIN SO is with advocates oil ireo trade who be-
como Minister'S; although they may continue 10
believe In the excellence OF their principles, they
have also to deal with tho practical aspect OF the
question, and though they may wish the good Of all
humanity they bound not to sacrifice the interest
Of that section OF humanity which specially COM
mitsed to their 1t would be great advantage If
there existed some power in Europe which could I'M
pose free trade simultaneously on all nations
ROYAL BRIDEGROOM.
CoIREsroSDESr--Is It certain tho Kings marriage
Will tak0 place at Seville?
The MINISTER OF SrATE-His Msjesty's marriage was
only formally announced to tho Council OF Ministers
yesterday, and nothing can be definitely known until
the return OF the Marquis do Alcafces from Seville
where BIO Will to-day present tho Kangs letter
the Duke aud Duchess de NontpensIer demanding the
baud Of their daughter, bona Mercedes, IN marriage
Until he returns nothing can be authoritatvey stated
Up to the present. therefore, the announcement that
the marriage Will take place In Seville only
palace rumor. which may may not be correct
CoRREsroSDEKr-The question Of the Kings mar
riage will BIO submitted to the Cortes, believe?
tho MINISTER OF sTArx-The Cortes have a right
to BIO consulted tho question OF tho marriage OF the
monarch. They are not likely, however, to interfere
with the will OF the King, but ihoy have right
give their approval. They will be assembled Tor .
short session early In January in that they may
perform this constitutional act, as the Kings mar
rago will tako place probably the 23d OF January.
His Majesty wishes to act in all things aE constitu-
tional monarch.
ALFONSO sKErCHED BIT MINISTER
He Ia moot conscientious IN the discharge OF his
duty. Indeed, do not know any one who takes SO
sincere pleasure in tho discharge Of his duty He
Is fond OF study and IL very well informed He
does not care much Tor balls or society and
palace to transact business with him he takes pleasure
IN telling me how he has been occupying hts timc. A
few evenings ago found him In excellent humor; he
told me he had passed delightful day. entirely to his
satisfaction. He said, 81 rose this morning little
alter eight O'Clock; at ten l heard mass with my
sisters, returned to the palace TO breakfast read
lttle and In the afternoon loft my eldest sister THE
Princess ofAsturias) at the concert, and drevc my
young sisters TO tho Casa del Campo and gave them u
two hours' walk In the gardens That was much
better for thor health than listening to q classical
concert Concerts all very we'll for the Princess
but these young people derive moro bsneAt from q
good, long walk IN the gardens" His Majesty talked
of his sisters youpy people" Just as though there
was great difference In their age but the pleasure .
took In playing papa with his sisters IL typical OF the
earnest way DO enters upon the performance OF all his
duties.
RIvALLISG DON PEDRO.
Another incident which occurred lately will show
you the energy OF his character At tho review which
was held at Carabanchel In honor OF the visit paid by
the Moorish Ambassador the colonel Of one OF the
cavalry regiments called the Kings attention to the
fact that he had not yet inspected bis regiment which
is cautioned some Leagues from Madrid Tho King
replied, 'One OF these days Will como on you when
you least expect me; want TO your regiment in
its normal state; therefore win not tell you when
am coming-i VIII take you by surprise. /" 'Your
Majesty can scarcely do that" replied COLONEL 81
will always DO informed In advance" swcll, you
shall sce," was the Kings reply. This occurred
on the evening of the fourth days mannuvrcs, and
as the King had undergone a good deal Of fatigue
every ono was thoroughly satisfied that he had had
enough military manGuvrng for some t,mc. Next
afternoon the King had appointed TO 60 out driving
with his sister, and when tho hour he con-
Quoted tho Princess her carriage but excused him
self from accompanying. her Calling tho officer Of
tho guard he ordered nlm to furnish him with
guard OF 1ity horscmcn, and, putting himself at their
hoad, he rode out to tho cavalry camp at full speed
and, true to his promise, surprised tho regiment,
which was engaged In the stables when he arrived.
Notwithstanding that heavy rain was fall
ing the King ordered the regiment 70 DO
turned out, and, putting himself NJ Its
head, no rode TO the exercise ground, where no
inspected tho mon and aiterward exercised them in
tho man0uvres. Every was delighted, for tho