The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-06-03
HANNls TAYLOR ON SPAlN'S FUTURE.

Hon. Hannis Taylor, ex-Minister to
Spain, whose GRAFTON at the University
on Monday on "Our Widening Destiny"
was warmly commended, has an article
in the June number Of the North Ameri-
can Review in which he gives it as his.
opinion that the Spanish dynasty will not
fall. His exceptional advantages for
studying the situation in Spain during
his four years residence rs American
minister at Madrid gives weight to his
opinions.
Tn his article in the Review, Mr. Tay-
Tor considers historically the cireum-
stances out Of which have risen the two
leading political parties in the peninsular
kingdom, which have been equally reso-
lutte in resisting the Republicans on the
one hand and the Carlisrs on the other
since the re-establishment in 1875 of the
present dynasty. United, Mr.. Taylor
says, these parties are more than 2 match
for all their opponents.
NO matter what may happen in the
external politics of Spain; no matter if
she is stripped of all her colonial posses
sions; no matter if Romero and Weyler
do try to stir up civil war for their own
selfish ends, Spain is safe so long as
Conservatives and Liberals stand togeth-
ed to preserve social order under the ex-
isting constitution.
Mr.. Taylor is strongly of the opinion
that the time has not come for Spain
TO depart from monarchical institutions.
That being the case, Mr. Taylor asks
why the present dynasty should be over
thrown; why the wise and devoted Queen
Regent should be driven out on account
Of national misfortunes, for which
neither she nor her son is in any way re-
sponsible? He then says:
''The most priceless possession of Spain
is Maria Christina, because she alone
bars the door to a renewal Of civil war,
which ut this moment would be destrue-
tive to the country In this dark hour
of SPANS misfortune, her pure, womanly
character shines forth like a light in a
dark place, round which all patriotic
Spaniards should gather. If monarchical
Institutions survive, her overthrow means
the accession of Don Carlos, who. apart
from his utter and admitted worthless
ness as man, represents a set of medic
val ideas and aspirations that would set
Spain far into the past-at least a cen
fury"
As confirming his belief that Spain is
not ripe for republic, Mr. Taylor re-
fers to the attitude of Emilio CASTELAR,
IF anybody clearly comprehends and
loves Spain, he Does" says Mr.. Taylor.
In his mighty brain is stored away her
whole history as part Of the history
Of Europe. In his heart is an unselish
and filial love of country as lofty and un-
selfish as ever ennobled patriot. Con
WINGED years ago that Spain was not
prepared for republic he resolved to
retire from the political arena and 10
transmit his aspirations to another chan
melt sFF7 ~
Mr.. Taylor expresses the hope that the
United States. in their dealings with
Spain at the end of the present war, will
follow course consistent with their own
normal dignity, and in the hour or vic
tory remember that justice and generos-
ity should characterize their dealings
with a once friendly nation. when the
end comes" he says. ''let MS resolve to
be just and generous, not only to Cuba,
but to Spain, too" Al