The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-06-17
SlIADOWING PRINCE CARLOS
THE CT iTM THAT 4 DETEC1TTE MIKES
IpON the SPANISH MINISTER.
Now Fernando cu,ra, was, so he Says, Er


played TO SPY upon the Dom aud wns De-
J nicd Pay Thcreror-uc WANTS siOO,0oo
Ifs Travels in Europe aud America.
On the 81 ult. Antonio Mantilla de los
Rios the Spanish Minister TO the United States.
was sued in the District Court OF this District
by Fernando Gural for slOO,ODO and Interest
from MAY for services as secret agent oi the
Epanish Government. employed by Sohor An
tonic to watch and report the movements of
Don Carlos. from july 2G. 1876. whom the claim
mt to the Spanish throne was in Philadelphia.
mn TO January, 1877. when he was In Paris.
Cuiral is a native OF Granada. but Is a natural
tied citizen OF the United States and served in
,he late war. He is Il tall gentlemanly man.
bald headed although not pnst middle age, and
evidently intelligent and educated. When Don
Carlos arrived in this country, In July, 1876,
Guiral called upon him in Philadelphia. Al
though they had not met before. Don Carlos
yas pleased with his countryman. and invited
him to call again and again. Guiral was we'll
acquainted with this country. was entertaining
md agreeable. and could speak English. The
spanish Prince naturally made him his COM
,anion in his ramblcs in Philadelphia.
sehOr Mantilla was keeping close watch on
The movements Of Don Carlos from the moment
o, his arrival. Guiral says that on the 10Th Of
July he met Mr.. Toribio, one Of the editors OF
FL Qronistd. the Spanish organ in New York.
through whom he was introduced and recon-
nendol to Sehor Mantilla. and that after some
INQUIRIES he was engaged by the Minister to
watch the movements Of Don Carlos. He was
q acquain himself with the most insignificant
details Of the Princes lie. leaving his employer
10 nudge Of their importance. and he was to re-
mort every few days in writing He WINS also
authorized TO employ "A trustworthy assistant
through whom all the correspondence was to
pass Guira claimed that the service required
was both delicate and dangerous. His life
would not bo worth moments purchase IL the
Princes followers found out what he was
doing; for the Spaniards settle such matters
eummarily. Don Antonio fully ncduicsced in
this view and promised that the reward should
De adequate. He said that it was impossible to
say in advance what such services would be
worth but his immediate expenses would be
amply provided for. adding. When you get
through will give you anything you want"
Don Carlos had by this time gone TO Newport.
Cuiral with $3.50 Of Spanish money a. q retain
ing fee in his pocket. ran down TO Philadelphia
for his baggage. There he engaged Manuel
Martinez for IS n day rs go-bctween, md to-
rether they joined Don Carlos on the 2sth Of
July. Then Guiral began his journal Of whose
contents he kept Don Antonio appriscd every
few days His letters. for greater safety. were
signed Charles Kiss" On the 30th Of July
they went to Newport with Don Carlos. who
seems to have become more and more pleased
with his compatrot Tho prince wanted TO
pay his expenses. and even offered him money
but 1t was an important, element OF Guirals
tenure to preserve his Independence. and Don
Antonio supplied him literally with money for
expenses,
may be inferred from the following extract from
one OF Don Antonlo's RESPONSES 70 Gulrnl, from
which II will be seen that THE Sun, rs well rs
tho spanish Government. was represented on
the staif OF Don Carlos:
The friend that aecSmpsqics /. qndou9'sdly Tug srs
81 In correspondence TO Tny srN lic Wa hs nr 20
aSS fSSI, the wSG Sa &c ss sa@
T. and whether he has any eonieTence. al Win
q the clergy Al the end Of the campaign you
al YOU need. it within reasonable bounds BRorHEK
The reference to Cardinal McCloskey, who
was then at Newport needs explanation. Guiral
had been especially enjoinrd. both here and
Rterwari. when he followed Don Carlos abroad,
q oh-erve and report whatever conferences he
had with the Catholic clergy. and their extent
q the minutest particulars. The Church AT ono
time WAS more than 5uspceted Of leaning to-
ward the claimant to the Spanish throne. and
the Government was watchin ing sharply Tor any
hplearance Of inirlgues on her part. ,....
Al about this time Gural received written
iov,l il'"'''''' '''-- '' . ''''7'' ''''',, ' .s'
. sod You tonorr0w ,w 49ndga @ & ,, %s as ,sS
tr sni ihc re-. YOU may kecp gray your ltn.e'
t 9nr dgpaynrs for fST9re I iae me IN lr'Nd @ tgS vi @ aq'c
Irtue '5l Tor the voyage and $3.50 sold ior Two and
oaue ~ Soyemeeer YOU may present yonr.st with
wsa od M nraa a9 S a ,Ga'T5gw o. 'S
resides - George place HYDE PARK. ami he viii give
;ou p1rief to II rom The Ne.r. Ffedcfck Iiutic
on arryns there, exirs..ns clearly ana di,tnc,ly in
S er can % me mfneT T. wSh 'noSl Sars as'F H.
94,t.m me sani'h Minister a. to n, piace Of ret
sainuns im WIN al tG act' ani s,.s tag ~ rs g.,
enc,s .l,,u 10 ne spanish Minister London viii be
tui nf hm 90 iho-e " ram, bru,-el, y Nh ' Ntlna
rany OF the>s places, lie should nnd the same facilities
tnano 4 Nr charles KS. VOYAGE be not convenient
iuc T. that ciec; Will be given him two months before
pshti NJ onal rccemicq,c oaered IRON the moment
un. eaoy II tsm sg II von thint it c"nycnient
sIfruu me tie original with your answer IN a sep
twill be seen that Don Carlos with his fol,
wius WAS about 10 depart for Europe. Guiral
had retained the confidence OF the prince. who
was ic.ishted that his friend was also about 10
Nst Europe. The cOuntersign referred 10 con-
sslel of card containing the printed letter l.,
whlrh was cut IN two parts diagQnally, through
thr J.. and one-hali sent 10 Don lgiesia In Lon
don while the other half was retained by
uulFa - present. 10 Don lg!esia Tor ldentiilea-
In the moan time letters were passing regu-
hry between Guiral and SenOr Mantllla, who
evidently had other means q spying out the
moyeinents OF Don Carlos. He said in one OF
cid " 1's1y hf t1e # what hHppsnS1 in vsn the
ins The sr,ie to p w, hb Io I'M e Ferths
tsN New shat G would dine at Mrs steyenss yeser
aAy and at Mr. Coopers to day
Tho Spanish Senior was particular in his in
SruotOns.
Ss & ys 9q pS eoqs "a. see sS,1 @q q SO = 'qt sna nlo
- slf you he necessary amount for the trip, ana for
W. ana a halt months expenses for living. / believe
ouI 'Al 90 France will be- longer than Ia England Tell
"htier that is your opinion. in order 10 decide what
pup Irl me ether 10 send your real name " Lon
u,,il nhl fars or only that uf Charles r.
iol must attract q sAttenuOn the Journey 10 any
@ nuAinf ~ clad fellow, telling him II Is the One COM
Hssonei 90 follow him
On Aug q they returned 10 New York and
nnh sept sailed for Liverpool in the Britannica.
m a. london Guiral. pursuant 10 instructlons.
~ hlniself IN Communication with Don lyle
BIAS lie first heard from the Secretary
LoNpoN. Sept ~, 1879
nave understood that you must hrst give me the
Nio me ' " ~ 49, ID N n
. me countersign must have been satisfactory.
'' He received the following week later:
o. m II Sf GEORGES PlAcf HYpE PARE
cpNN me Marquis OF Casa sleSias wishes 20 see Mr
me ~, atlOFM
Hura made satisfactory reports 10 the Mar
s gus ol the Journey of Don Carlos, and his sub
o'lufNf Stay in IGulpu IheV arrived in Paris