Year: 1871

party rather than In the cause Of the people.
The democracy of the State has thrown Tam
many overheard; has forever destroyed
the political power and authority OF the
''Ring," and has pledged itself by It's plain
words as well as by Its acts to just such .
reform as the Committee of Seventy has pro-
fessedly been laboring to secure. Now let the
Committee approve and endorse the good
work, and show its honesty and independence
by recommending all democratic candidates
except the nominees of Tammany to the sup
port of the voters Of the State.


A Disturbance In Madrid-A Fresh Trouhlo


for King Amadeus.


A few weeks ago no one would have been
surprised to learn that King Amadeus had
found it convenient to retire from Spain and
seek home, with his young and beautiful
wife, in his native Italy and under his fathers
roof He had done what he could; but his
best had failed. A happy change took place.
Seiior Gorilla accepted the reins Of power, and
all of sudden Carlists and Isabellinos and
Montpensierists and unionists and pro-
gresistas and republicans united. Even
CASTELAR, felt that the time had come whom It
was his duty to put the reins upon his eloquent
tongue and go give the government . fair
chance. Encouraged by the improved aspect
of affairs in Madrid and yielding TO the advice
of his best friends, the young King undertakes
q tour through the provinces. Beyond all
expectation the royal progress was =
success. The King traversed great part
of the country, and was everywhere we'll
received. At time when it was sup
posed that all was well and that the royal
progress had conciliated all parties, an unfor-
tunate accident-if we can call it an accident
occurs in Madrid. Senor Sagasta is elected
President of the Cortes, and Gorilla, feeling
that q powerful rival has come in his way, re-
signs. A Cabinet crisis during the course Of q
royal progress through the provinces is, to say
the least, awkward.


On learning of the resignation of Gorilla
King Amadeus telegraphed to Logroio, Offer
ing the seals Of Office to Espartero. Espartero.
Notwithstanding all the kind words he spoke
to the King few days ago, refuses to under
take the responsibility Of forming Cabinet.
Gorilla is again requested to remain in
Office, but he politely and firmly declined.
Later news has it that Admiral Aalcampo
was invited to form q Cabinet, and that
he accepted the responsibility. The now
Ministry, so far as we know mp to the
present moment, is as follows :-Malcampo.
Premier and Minister of Marine; Alvares.
Minister Of the Interior; Olozaga, Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs; Colmeiro, Minister Of
Justice; Bassoli, Minister Of War; Candau,
Minister of Finance; Beranger (probablyl
Minister Of Public Works. Some Of these
names have already been prominent in
Spain; but most of them are new. Il
is noteworthy that none of the men who 6g-
ured during the revolution, with the exception
of Alvares and Olozaga, are found willing 10
further risk their fortunes in the cause Of the
stranger King. We are not without the hope
that Amadeus may yet prove the ga
vior of Spain as William Of Orange
proved the savior Of England. But
we cannot deny that he seems to be far
from the end Of his troubles. Why Espartero
and Serrano and men Of their stamp should
stand aloof, it is somewhat difficult to explain.
We know it is not because they personally OBJ
ject to the young King. The only good reason,
80 far as we can gather it, seems to be that
they are not In sympathy with the men who
have now got hold Of the Kings person
and conscience. The standing aloof Of these
men is not good sign, and this minis
terial crisis is not encouraging. It Is difa-
cult to get over the idea that che Kings
progress has not been 80 much success ~
we have been taught to regard it A royal
or presidential progress is always more or less
success while it lasts but we have Witnessed
both royal and presidential 'sswingings around
the circle" that were more snowy In the fact
than potent in the result In spite Of the
apparent success Of the young King In his
provincial tour-and we cannot deny that tho
success has been apparent-we are not satisfied
that he has yet won the victory.


It is little absurd that nation which can
boast of great history and great literature.
as well as many living great men, should ind
it necessary to yield to the monarchical prin-
ciple. 1t is little more absurd to find them
wandering over the world begging for king.
If there is most absurd in the case it is this
that, having found king, they are not satisfied
or willing to give him chance. Spain flung
away her chances when she had tho oppor-
tunity and did not set up q republic. We
look for fresh trouble in Madrid and the
Spanish provinces, the agitation in the capital
and in the town of Prado, northwest of Toledo,
being merely first notes Of warning, and we
shall not be surprised to learn that Amadeus,
having found out the true value Of crown,
has flung It from him in despair and disgust.


Mr.. Seward Homo AGains


In another column will be found tho accouns