The New York herald., 1877-12-18

my government not liberal enough though all tho
liberties enjoyed by the reest nations secured 10
them; but think Il was not conservative enough.
They excused the overthrow OF my government tho
ground that favored the conservative elem the
army; bat hon could do otherwise!
THE ARMY sEEpsD pREsERvs oRbEk.
sThe republican officers had aliicd themselves with
the csntonals and socialists che government could
no longer count with them. The republican party
wished army without the death penalty, which Is
impossibiity In order TO check anarchy and re-
store the discipline OF the army the death
penalty reorgan ized tho artillery and gathered to tho
support OF the government the conservative elements
OF society whose existence had been ignored by The
advanced of the republican party, forgot
that Spain by her traditions Is tho monarchcal
country IN Europe"
soLurloSf
CoRsEsroSDEsr-Yo have given great deal Of
very interesting Information, but confess do not
see the solution.
to you tho condition OF Spanish politica We are in
frightfu disorder aud II is impossible
the way out But after December also in France II
seemed that all hope for the Republic lost but
events which could have oreseen have again
restored It 10 iiis The same thing may occur IN
Spain. But will never sanction policy OF violence
nor will ever be party to raising civil in my
country,
THE MONARCHY WILL NOT
CoRREsPoNDkNr-Then you stili hope 70 the Re-
public established in spain?
CAsrELAR-Wilhout doubt, though do not just
the by which IL be brought aboCt
pcnceably and legally. But the restoration Of King
Alfonso cannot be regarded definite solution Of our
political difficulties The KING does not possess those
qualities which could command respect OF tho
ton, aud the hatred which exists among the people
against the Bourbon dynasty s too profound per-
mt the dynasty to take root IN SPAIN The Al!onsno
monarchy cannot. therefore, be regarded a dednite
solution.
cARLIsM IMPOSSIBLE
sswhat Of bis cousin Don Carlos Yn
"Oh, impossible" was the repy; "from all points
OF view impossible. He could make himself
King of Spain. He may innct civil war on the coun-
try, but he never could establish himself on the
throne The army would never permit Il. The army
may be Alfonsno, democratic, demagogic, but never
Carst; besides all ths liberal clements the country
would JOIN TO combat the reactionary and ultra
montans policy which Carst restoration would in
volvc.
THE REPUBLIC THE ONLY HOPE
"Thors remains then only, as a definite solution,
the establishment OF the Republic-the only govern
ment which secure 10 Spain. peace, order and
liberty. Monarchcal rcstoratlons never give definite
solutions OF political probiemA LOOK for example at
France; not one OF the rcsoratons was succe ssfuL
Restorations, however, useful, they servo
to moderate republicans, and just the restored
Alfonsino monarchy is rendering Ms this service.
UNION REPUBLICANS AND CONSERVATIVES.
"And IL 10 not impossible that the Republic may be
established under conservative auspices The four
great Of this century have been brought about
by tho cooperation Of republicans with conservatives
The unity OF Italy, which the aspiration OF the
republican party. effected by Cavour consorva-
tive, aided by the republicans. In Germany, Bis
Earck conservative, aided by the republican party
brought about the unity Of Germany. Andrassy, q
conservative carried out the programme OF the Hun
garian republicans Of 4S ana In France, Thiers an
old conservative, rallied to tho republicans established
the Republic, because no IL the only govern.
mcnt which could give definite solution OF the polit-
real problems In France. Tho same thing may occur
here We have need Of . strong government to carry
out the lbora programme aud at the same time pre-
servo order"
ALFONSO WITH REPUBLICAN MINISTER'S
CoRRysPoypEST-Would It not be possible to solve
the difficulty BY the republicans accepting the King on
tho condition that he would surround himself with re-
publican advisers and take as his Minister a republ-
VINO could command tho confidence OF the OF
the people, beth liberal CONSERVATIVE as was oone
IN ltalyY
CAsrELAR-lmposslbiel absolutely impossibiei No
such transaction is possible IN SPAN. Our people
too logical, TOO extreme In their beliefs and opin-
Ions. A man who would separate himself from his
party would be able TO achieve anything In
Spain Olivier is impossible. No matter how patrt-
otto the motives which might actuate q statesman in
passing over 70 The monarchists, his countrymen
would only in his act personal ambition.
The republicans would regard him hatred and con-
tempt and the monarchis.s would look him sus-
picion. will ally myself with tho narcnisis
II cannot serve my country a republican prefer
to abandon politics and devote myself wholly to lit
orary pursuits was born republican, have lived
republican and will die republican l may become
insignificant may disappear from public life, but
will enter into transactions with the monarchy
You remember the different relations which
exist between the liberal party the King IN Italy,
There monarchy has built up patriotism. 1t made
Dy the liberal party to secure the unity Of Italy, while
hore the monarchy was imposed by force and against
the wishes OF all liberal parties.
yurILE IMPORTS FOR UNION
CoRREsPoSDESr-It Is said that strenuous efforts
now making to reunile the republican party.
CAsTELAR-DGn't believe it. II is impossible; tho
divisions greater now than evor and there seems
no way to close them because every wishes 10
maintain his own opinions, carry out his views
There is not one, not ono willing to give way,
or surrender q particle of his pretensions. How,
thcn, arc you going to have union whsn thero Is
abso utely no element Of conciationS Unforeseen
events may bring about better condition Of things
put thcro to mo no immediate prospect OF this
better time
THE EKPuBLIc
ssShouId my compatriots again call to the head
OF the state" sad CASTELAR, in conclusion II will In
auguratc . firm policy; my governments will be repub
lican certainly with all the liberties which the spirit
OF The ago demands rcIsious liberty freedom OF the
press; tho right OF public meeting and discussonin
fact all the rights demanded by tho spirit OF the age
but regulated by strong government, able aud
prompt 10 repress disorder. Those constitute my
views present and future OF the liberal party In
Spain"
The spondent rose to take his leave, thanking
the dstin gushed statesman for his kindness in devot
ing many hours of his valuable time to the service
OF the American public, who will no doubt read with