New-York tribune., 1907-05-11
HEIR BORN TO SPAIN.
Rejoicing in the Capitalize King
PardOns Prisoners.

Madrid, May 1O-A male heir to the throne
of Spain born at 1915 to-day. The child
will have the title of Prince of the Asturias
He is robust and blond. having his mothers
complexion The doctors say that Queen Vic
torias condition is satisfactory.
The hurried departure of royal messengers
from the palace at 10 o'clock this morning to
summon the courtiers and the members of the
diplomatic corps gave the first indication that
the birth imminent The usual gathering
outside the palace courtyard was soon swelled
by great throngs. The high officials of the state
and capital. with many ambassadors and min
listers in court costume soon reached the palace
At noon they gathered in the reception room'
adjoining the royal private apartments. among
those present being the American Minister. Mr..
Collier.
King Alfonso entered the room, accompanying
the Mistress of the Robes, who carried huge
silver tray, on which the babe was lying. COW
cred with lace. Premier Maura advanced and
relieved the Mistress of the Robes of her burden
The Premier raised the drapery which covered
the infant and said: Gentlemen. 1t Is prince.
The officials forgot all etiquette and cheered
both the King and the Queen heartily. Inc
Minister of Justice, Marquis Figueroa' then
made out the birth certificate, which was slgheu
by all the prominent persons present
The ACCOMPLISHMENT was in every respect nor
progress toward recovery Her majesty intends
herself to nourish the infant prince. The queen
was the first to kiss the baby. and she was fol-
lowed by the two grandmothers, Princess Bea-
trice Of BaJtenberg and Maria Christina. the
Queen Dowager of Spain.
| DEGREES were issued to- night ordering national
HOLIDAYS in Spain on Saturday, Sunday and
Monday
The Cabinet met this afternoon. drew up and
later presented to King Alfonso for his sig
nature DEGREES transferring the title OF heT
presumptive from Prince Charles Oh Do" ~ -
the newborn prince.
,rbo hantisro will take place on Tuesday, at
noon In court circles it is desired 10 name
,be babv Carlos but the question has not yet
been decided
King Alfonso to-day decreed the pardon OF
thousands of prisoners, including elght perSo"'
who were condemned to suffer the death pen
altv. The press of Spain without reservation
refoices in the birth of the prince
business In the city had been suspendeo lo'
hours previous to the announcement ol ''o
chllds birth. An immense multitude ga'heieu
IN tho vicinity Of the palace, and when the
roval standard of red and gold fiuttered up 10
the peak of the flagstaff on the Punta de Dla-
,,e,ta making known that a prince of the AS
turios was born a great shout of Joy went up
from the masses Immediately afterward
salute Of twenty-one guns carried the news %
all parts Of the city and the inhabitants OF the
surrounding country As the sixteenth report
resounded (ifteen guns would have been hred
TO announce the birth of Crib the cro"oS
began TO cheer, and the whole city was
ringing with cries of Long live the prince!
Long live the oueen!" and Long live the
King" simultaneously the public buildings
bIossonned out with the Spanish and British
colors and. singing. dancing and otherwise re-
ioicing. almost the entire population OF the city
began streaming In the direction OF the palace
In accordance with tradition, the King VIII
/ confer various decorations on the grandees OF
/ enalu and the commander OF the palace suaru
,,-ho were on duty at the time Of the birth Inc
halberdier who was on guard at inc door OF @ Itle
/ Queens bed chamber when the chlla was porn
/ ,rfn also be decorated, and IN addition VIII re-
/ c.ive the piece Of gold known as the oliza'
which will also be presented 10 an the o'"sI
/ halberdiers on duty at the D9iace, ,.,,,,, "a
The baby prince weighs "''"o si"'"9' "
equal TO 50 pounds.
The son born yesterday 10 King Alfonso and Queen
Victoria according to a decree OF the SPANS"
/ a,.orrrrent will bear the title OF Prince Of the
/ Asturias The principaIty of the Asturias was
formerly the mountain refuge Of the aboriginal m
hcbttants Of Spain. who remained there uncon-
ouered alike by Roman and Moor. In many re-
snects It is regarded the cradle OF the spanish
monarchy. .
Madrid on Nav 81 1906 amid scenes OF the greatest
! spIeudor. followed by the horror of n BONN eA-
plosion which killed Of people and Narrowly
| missed the royal coach IN which their ma1esties
| were returning from church. English blood nag
Ions n, ufs%iiv and therefore the marriage of King
/ Alfonso and the princess marked new epoSn IA IN
TImperor William will as sponsors ut the bap-
/ tisul OF the royal infant at Madrid.