The record-union., 1898-03-21

tainty?"
The Liberal is of the opinion that
the clouds continue to gather. 1t adds
"A fresh cause of alarm about which
much is said but little is known, was
added. 1t is rumored that the Bank or
France has threatened our Govern
ment, demanding that it shall settle the
question of payment to the railway
companies within a fixed time. 1t is
added that Senior Castillos visit to
Madrid is connected with this matter.
There may be some truth in all this,
but we imagine the drop on Monday
arose from the report that Captain
BroWnson was at once going to France
and England to examine the ships Of
fered for sale to the United States and
to the knowledge that the republic was
hurrying forward in all haste its mill
tary preparations. In appearance the
messages passing between the Cabi
nets CT Washington and Madrid are
very friendly and calming, but every
one sees that deeds do not correspond
with words. The solution of the prob
lem lies in the pacification of Cuba.
When that is accomplished al the
clouds that now arise from the United
States will disappear of themselves"
The impartial" regrets that Spain
applies to external politics the dilatory
tactics she is accustomed TO use in in
ternal affairs. This, to Il great extent,
it explains, ARISES from the fact that
for the greater part of the century
Spain has but little mixed herself with
politics, for we have lived like a nation
shut up in its shell, stewing in it's
juice"
Don Jaime De Bourbon. who is stay
ing at present at Cannes, at the Villa
Henry ", will shortly receive the
Spanish Carlist deputies. Afterwards
he will proceed to Spain, where he will
declare himself Hara Acto De) pre-
tender
Commenting upon the above tele-
gram received from Paris, the Her
aldo remarks that it will say nothing
to augment the gravity of the situa-
ton. 1t says: THE fact that our cor
respondent makes no hesitation as to
the accuracy Of his information forces
US to believe that he considers the
consequent reflection of Carlist views,
more especially if we bear in mind
that the Carlist organ in Madrid, 'El
Correo Espanola,' has during the past
few days accentuated threats it has
been lavishing for months past.
Nevertheless it would not be wise
to take for granted that Don Carlos
De Bourbon has decided to surrender
his pretended claims to Don Jaime, in
whom the Carlist enthusiasts place
their hopes. Although it is certain
that many wish TO again set civil war
ablaZe without regard to antagoniZed
states of affairs, such a criminal in
tention will find no echo in the coun-
try, nor within those circles of tradi-
ton which still follow Don Carlos.
I'VE therefore hope that fresh news
may correct or clear up that sent by
our correspondent in Paris, which is
undoubtedly grave, although it may
only refer to plans which may fall
through"
The Liberal" says: "Ministerialists
say there is absolutely no ground for
the belief that Don Jaime De Bourbon
proposes shortly to visit Spain in order
to declare himself pretender. But it is
clear that should Carlos son come to
Spain he would do so by hoodwinking
the vigilance of the authorities, a thing
not difficult to DO 1t is not in that
vigilance the Government base their
denial that Don Jamie will enter Spain
They have information as to the designs
of the Carlists which enables them to
state that the Carlist party has no
intention of committing any act in
which Don Jaime could take part
This appears to be confirmed by 9TH
er and well-authorized reports.
The "Globo," referring to the rumor
that Don Jaime the restless" son of
Don Carlos, would in a short time come
to Spain to execute a deed which
should accredit him pretender, his ia
ther resigning in his favor his rights
to the crown, says well-known Car
lists deny the accuracy of the report,
and say they will take no part in the
elections which means they will live
inside the lawn order to protest
against the policy pursued by the Ma
tional Government during the last few
days
The Pals" (RevolutionisD heads an
article King jaime" in which it
banters the "Heraldo" on it's telegram,
bidding it to rejoice rather than to be
must at last benefit by the charge for
the stamp on the deed of the pre-
tender" which Don Jaime is coming
to Spain to execute.
The "Correo' publishes manifesto
to the Carlists, urging them to do all
in their power at the approaching
elections to return Carlist candidates,
the only party which has clean hands
in the disgraceful humiliation in Spain.
and as being the only party which can
restore to Spain her ancient honor and
glory. The document is signed by
Marquis De Corralbo
The organization of the second tor,
pedo squadron will shortly be effected.
The Habana, Barcelona and Retamo-
sa are all ready in the San Fernando
navy ward Codiz