The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04


which they put would be likely 10 interest Amer
lea n readers. 1t not until the ex-Mins.er Of
Duke de Montpensier that the debate became
really Interesting TO tho outside world Tho
~ Isss which were furnished by the curious docu.
|. nents with which Senior Mozano supported his
attack, furnish, however most Interesting reading
all who take an interest IN human events or care 10
explore that proiouodest OF all the mysteries oil ma
turo-- the human heart
Addressing hi mself to the subject OF the marriage,
the orator asked, what does this marriage resolve
What advantages does it promise us ut home and
abroad? Before proceeding l must protest that
nothing is further from my thoughts than that any
OF my words should apply 10 tho lnian,a
this discussion Doha Mercedes is an angel,
and must not discuss angels. tApplause.)
Let US examine our situation at home Is me exist,
ence OF all respect so assuredf Is the throne oil
Alfonso XII so armor-plated asainst new con-
spracesS Are there no ambitions TO 20 re-
pressed rebellious TO be punished, that there Is
nothing ese to DC thought about than following inc
stream oil passion ? Does spain resemble tran.
by tempcsts9 Is this Eden where ascord can
never again enter?. Unfortunately, wo must dread
fear ana insecurity believe the principal cause 10
be the division existing between tho dinercnt
This - an evil we should Try to end 1t.
should try 10 reconcile the factions IN the
name OF great interests. DO you nope ina. ,n's
marriage will contrbuic 10 satisfy TINS neeesshy9
VINO wants coalesce with the Duke dc Mon pensierf
Do me the favor TO toll me. Does the prosresisla
party want him? In saying that this party does not
want him need not refer TO what the most advanced
party IN France did with bis father am gong to
show the estimation IA which the Duke Is held by tho
progresista and the why II would mover admit
him ranks. There was revolutionary Junta IN
the last days of Queen lsabea's reign, which, In
procamatou addressed to It's coreligiorists on tho
l. 25h OF July, 1865 declared that the union liberals
would seek TO bring in n prince whom the friends OF
liberty could not accept account OF MS
history and because he would not TAIL TO believe that
he owed his elevation TO the throne TO- dynastlc ira
dition rather than to the national viii. p"
Senior ALVAREZ MARINo-And the signatures
Senior MczANo-- There are none.
senior ALVAREZ MAnISo-rhen 1t Is an anonymous
senior MozAso-I win reply to Senior MarIfo, who
Interrupts me certain enjoyment aud as II BIO had
pGt ptKe IN Farders, because there are no sigma,
lures that tho copy OF the document nave just renn
another-the serious aud important Epoca And III
order iruhquillize the gentleman shall read IN
little while some pages from pamphlet whcn was
broupht 10 me at a late hour last nleht,
and which, it appears is written by person as COM
petent htIIe open to suspicion us senior haiz
Zorra. In he states that The Duke dc Montpansier
mad constantly urged the expulsion oil his SISTER
Queen Isabel that tho proeresstas admitted hi:
association ara peculiarly aid With repugnance. And
If the progresistas manifest little sympathy with
the Duke de Montpensier can the moderados snow
more? IL is only necessary recall tho famous LIS
bon letter. in view OF the principles proessed III
1t no moderadO can accept MIN.
scnEMING THRONE.
Said the Duke dc Montpensier on the 10th OF De-
ccmber, 1868, writing from Lisbon:-
AppREcIABLE SESoR--I had proposed to maintain
absolute silence while the transitory condition OF ocr
country should last until Its definite reorganization
Not even the urgngs OF tho press, sometimes hostile,
takep "A personal character that not be indifferent
TO me- would have sui1ccd to mako me change my
resolution on this point ~ appoarea 10 me Ina. INC
word the manifest addressed to the provisional gov
ernmcnt on the 30th OF October, and which ended
with this explicit declaration We are disposed to
respect whatever resolutions emanate from tho ma
uonal will tho legitimate source OF political rights
IN "a free country. AS you Will obaeive In this frank
and oya there Is not The least reserve.
Spain whatever may DO her form OF government, Will
reckon us among the number OF her Citizens We
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all will share her felicity or her mis-
fortune
tho present m movable; II have been able to listen
patiently to the absurd ubles Invented against US,
do not wish cannot permit that TO want of sympathy
with OF my country should be ascribed
tho feeling OF patriotic abpoeation which detained mo
at the mouth OF the Tagus until the day when con-
sldercd the liberty Of Spain put in peril In Andalusa
and set at to oncr my sword TO the provi,-
ional gov ernmont. This act having been tue object
OF approval by some ana OF censure py others.
md myself in the unavoidable necessity OF explain
ing IT,. Absent from SPAN put without having ost
the faculty of returning l considered myself as
member OF the Spanish army, undsr the obligation
and with tho right to offer my services Whenever
events in our country should require me. The news
of tho occurrences at Cadiz arrived and comprchend
ing their gravity by the accounts and kilograms pub
nshed by the press, deduced rom tho Information
within my reach that probably these events were the
result OF a combination formed by the enemies OF the
Revolution, and | believed II 10 be my duty to go to
the point reunion Of tho army, there to receive tho
orders Of the government.
Considering It more honorable Tor a soldier wait
orders The place OF danger than at distance,
did considcr 1t convenient to officially announce
my going until arriving at the theatre OF operations.
TO these aided the consideration that II;
before presenting myself to the Genera in Oh lei 10
Offer my services ana accept whatever post he might
assign, the events should have been decided, would
be IN a position return to Lisbon without having
taken any Official step which might be Regarded
empty demonstration and useless Offer My fore
sient was not vain, for my arrival at Cordova
learned matters at Cadz were already on the way
TO satisfactory settlement There ! learned mat
there reactionary clements to combat, and
wishing mix IN the struggles oil the liberal par
ties, which deporod, turned back immediately and
retired to Lisbon.
Here might consider my explanation ended; but
as have broken the silence imposed upon myself,
l think it advisable not lay down my pen without
rciuting some unounded accusations directed against
relative TO some events anterior to the September
Keyolution. IL has been said that from our retire
ment at San Temo saw pass with Indifference
events that produced the deepest sensation in
Spain This Is completely false II, in 1859, did not
carry my generals epaulettes to Africa, u certainly
was not my fault Official documents Will prove with
what urgency l then solicited the honor OF
shedding my blood for my adopted country. as
in 1874 ] had shed II in tho interest OF France
on this soil Of Africa, at the head oil company
OF valiant spanards belonging 10 me soreign Leson.
Is necessary TO recall also That In 1865 when many
agitators OF to-day no sign OF lie, the lnanta, at
the peril oil hers, on account Of the state OF lner
health, after having vainiy asked for pardon made
Journey the Court give lioerai advice and only
received an order not again TO speak about potcs.
Hearing also that we acGu scd somet OF beng
fanatics and others atheists we bound to speak
explicitly on this point We are fervcnt Catholics
and have publicly fulfilled religious duties in
and Calvnistic Geneva We do not wish
that those who do not profess the religion
we believe true should have less liberty loved
Spain than other nations. end here because
my aim has TO write refutaion, and not pro-
gramme OF political principles. II suiccs Tor my in
tention express clearly and finally my conformity
with those the revolution has proclaimed and tho
country accepted. Authorizing you TO give publicity
To this letter. using my right, to-day reality in our
country, which, among other liberties enjoys that OF
tue press IL only remains for mo 10 assure you That
have no ambition and that only desire TO continue
belonging to the now Spain free Spain.
LISBON, Dec. 10, 1868. ANTONIO DE ORLEANS
| FIERCE ARHAiGNMENT.
You that the Duke do Monipcnsier has estab-
lished principles, with which the moderado party
Cannot agree; first, politics the sovereignty oil The
people, and IN religion freedom OF worship Since tho
| opening OF my speech am hearing gentlemen say ms
that tho King not going TO marry the Duke do Mont.
penser. Very good. Why do you desire that should
] speak Of what ! wish to AVOID touching upon-thnl
mysterio1S Kind OF solidarity which exists IN families
cannot BE- denied because IL Is truly Providcntia
How many distinctions not showercd on those who
bear names that havo awakened the admiration OF the
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