The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-04
"PERFIDIOUS NORTHEASTERN
Scathing Attack on the Spanish
Kings Father-in-Law.
PAVIA AND M0YAN0 SPEAK.
1.-The Land of CabaIIeros VIII Not
Tolerate Traitor"
POLITICAL EFFECTS OF THE MARRIAGE.
What Spain Needs Is Radical
Change Of Political Habits.
madrid, Jan. Is, 1878.

ionso with Doha Mercedes raised public Interest to
the highest pitch OF excitement. The Deputies and
officials were bcsieged for tickets OF admission, ana
long before the hour for opening the proceedings
every scat passage was crowded with eager spec
tators The benches OF the Cortes were full scarcely
a vacant seat being visible, and when the Presidents
bell rang to announce the opening of the session
every Deputy in his place. The Ministers were
also wen represented. but neither tho Minis
ter OF State nor tho President of the Coun
Gil was yet in his place. littlo after
General Pavra began his speech they came in
and took their accustomed places. Senior Canovas
del Castillo did not appear paw very much atten-
ton to the proceedings, occupying his time wiring,
while General Ceballos, who looked httle uncom-
Portable, pissed his tim, twisting his thumbs, ana
The fat Conde do Toreno seemed more than once on
the point OF going TO sleep. The most absolute
silence preserved while the orators were address
Ing tho House, ard, though the matter must have
been exceedingly disagreeablc TO the Ainisterais.
not the slightest interruption was offered There
we're no attempts to cough down howl down tho
orator. as frequently happens among 'the hrst
gentlemen in Europe, and stranger ignorant OF the
language might have Imagined that the orators were
paving delicate compliments the Minister in power.
Only Se speakers took part in tho debate, General
Pavia for his conscience sake, Sehor Moyano as
the Spokesman OF the Queen mother Isabella H., Condo
de Xqucna to free the moierado party from all re-
sponsibty for Senior Moyano's speech and Canovas
del Castillo defend the right of the King to marry
love aud the convenience of the present marriage
The Chamber rose after the Ministerial speech and
will be continued morrow, when no doubt tho
Kings marriage will be approved by an overwhelming
vote. Mother the liberals the republicans will
take part in tho debate Senior Castelar, was present
during the debate, and highly amused at the OK
hcl,t IN, hists ada n
1t Is the opinion of liberals that the debate on the
proposed marriage has done more to injurc tho mon
archy IN the opinion OF the spanish nation than any
attacks the republican parties could have made on it,
rx-oUEEs IsABELLA's SPOKESMAN.
It Is well known that Senior Moyano protests practi-
cally ID the OF exQueen Isabella and the covert
made yesterday, under the guso of expressing
fear may to be the FIRST whispers of the war
which will more be heard through the cities
ind valleys OF Spain. II is true the government IS fore.
warned and will no doubt take all measures OF sccur-
y but the violent habits engcndered by fifty years OF
Intermittent local apt set at defiance all tho
precautions IL is the power of the government to
adopt In view OF the peculiar character OF Queen Isa-
bella, and the cynical and criminal ambition OF Don
Carlos, the sympathies OF foreign nations WILL no
doubt, DO with the young King, whose reign has
given peace and promises prosperity TO Spain II Is
not so easy to sympathIzc with Monpensier, whose
schemng undoubtedly contributed much to the
bloodshed and disorder which, during the last twenty
years. has dsgraced and ruined Spain The history OF
thus royal conspraior, furnished by Senior Mo-
yauo true that Senior Canovas del Castillo
was unable to say word IN his defence to dis
prove of tho allegations made against him. II
can, therefore, be read with profit by Americans who
are prone to exaggerste the faults OF their
own government and exult those systems
hn.I nttAn
mon like Mon,pensier, Who under system, would
probably end his serving the State in far di-
1ereut position than directing the government The
liberal and republican fractions which represented
by few IN the Cortes, took part in yeser-
days debate, regarding 1t as family quarrel, with
which they had nothing TO do except profit by IT,.
THE MAN WHO srRASGLED TIE REPUBLIC SPEAKS.
''When the present Cortes was summoned l adj
dressed myself TO the electors OF tho Madrid Central
District maniiestng them that owing debt to tho
country which could only be paid in the Cortes, re-
qucsted they would honor with their SURFACES.
elected Deputy to the Cores and you were wit
uesses In the session OF March IL 1885, satisfied
the debt owed Since that date you nave noticed
have never taken part In the discussions or votngs OF
this Chamber having renamed completely separated
from the politics and strife Of parties III rso TO
speak again to-day, It IS because to-day, also, am
bound obey the impulses OF my and be-
high aud sacred duties Of PATRIOTISM compel me.
"fbe matter under debate is OF such Importance and
trsnsceLdency, and VIII influence so directly tho
future OF our country that II imposes on us all
unavoidable duty OF mantiestlng clearly and loyalty
our opinions, be they favorable or adverse. am not
going TO make speech, because the constitution
ter into certain classes OF considerations; but
even did they permit, | would have to use them
with reserve on account Of my exceptional posi-
ton and IN my quality OF soldier am only
going to explain my vote against the marriage
un1er discussion. anu will do II laconically as
possible; but beforehand / wish 10 mako dcclara-
hon. do not represent In this Congress any mate
rial iorce | mean am not tho representative OF any
political group, nor do to-day belong to any party
and these circumstances VIII give greater value to my
words, because Will not speak them in my own in-
erest or any eises except ia the Interest OF our
country anda national policy.
''Wilh the same. the very same, profound convic-
tlon with equal zeal and enthusiasm and with iden.
tIcal patriotism and dsintercstedncss with which
have carried out some acts oi my ie In tho interest
and Tor the good OF our country declare to-day be-
fore YOU as Deputy OF the nnton IN the use OF an un-
dsputablc right ana In fulhlment oil sacred duty,
that tho APPRECIATION by TINS Coftes Of the royal
marriage, which ] qualify as inconccivable, sur
pristug ana inOpp0rtunc must pronuce NJ
no distant day, endless evils and Disturbances IN this
our unfortunate spain. cannot understand now
pgovernment composed Of men experienced IN politics,
and presided over by SO eminent statistician as
Senior Canovas del Castillo has not calculated that this
marriage, lar from calming and pscying tho parties
within aud procuring alliances without u develop
the national pocy, which rs the only object wa span
iards should seek TO which we are bound subord-
mate, aud u necessary sacrince ourselves-ar from
achieving this desirable end the marriage Is fated to
cause new dscords 10 ebtter the parties and disturb
cause cooness and hostility, more or less disguised.
~ countries with which IL II our interest 10 bayo
the greatest harmonyn Tho General whose words
produced n marked effect, concluded with the follow
ing important declaration -" Ny disntorested and
pairioic duty conmands tho 10 vote against tho
approval OF the royal marriage, because consider
IL mighty prejudcai and completely contrary TO tho
national policy aud tranquility Of tue country" In
reply TO ono OF tho members OF the Commission Cen
oral Pavia replied propheticaly ;To.day we are on
the OF iumpations, and all appears coue de rose,
but as the lights go out, the horizon Will ON grow
Ing dark and tine will confirm my predictionsp
SENIOR moyASo's SPEECH
Sen or Moyano began MS speech by long and able
argument defending the constitutional fight OF the
Deputies examine and discuss freely the convenience
or Inconvenience OF the Kings marriage With this
object ho quoted from The opinions OF lormor Minis.
lers aud having apoIogizod for hls Inability to doal
"a effect vcly as ho could Wish with Tho SUBJECT, be
stated tnat he would occupy himself with thrco i'm
portaLt questions relative TO the marriage, TO Wit
First-Whcther the marriage OF KING rs private
or political act and tho right oil the nation TO inter-
veDcf :, a., ,,... a,
gecoal--Whetnor the marriage oil Tue KING with
nona u.rcodoa s calculated 10 confer advantages on