THE NEW SPANIS RIGIME.

Waikato Times, Volume VIII, Issue 436, 6 April 1875, Page 2

THE NEW SPANIS RI GIME.

Prince Alfonso received the news of the revolution etficted in his -favor at Paris, where he was st tying with Queen Isabella.. He was interviewed by the correspondent ol the " Times," *wn*o thus de^crib * what passed : — "At 11 p.m. I repaired to thf* Hotel Basilewsfcy/ ito ascertain how, matters really stood. I was introduced into the King's study. On the table I remarked English, French, and Spmish books— 'Lord Ciive, 1 by Lord Maciulay ; Tactica di Guerrillas;' an English grammar; ' Henry IV. and his Policy ;' a history of Spain, and a sheet 'of paper covered" with the I'iince's writing. I was told that this ha.d been his employment daring the day. He studies from 8.30 a.m. till 8.30 p.m., with an hour and a-half for lunch,, the rest ot the ti*ie being devoted to history and geography, English, German, and correspondence. Saturday he d.-votes to the cha.se, and I remarked as to Sunday the note ' Lectures Espies.' As r l.wasal>out to leave, Colonel Velasco.injbr.ined me 'that Queen Isaeblla was retiring to rest; thdt tne young i\in^ was about to desceUrf, and' would willingly receiv me if [ desired it. Presently he entered the room. He has grown a good deal during the last year, and his features have become more manly. He has a very pleading smile on his lips, and has a frank countenance. He apologised for keeping me wait. ing, v h6 would not leave his mother before the retited to rest On my asking whether he *ould soon «t out for Spain, he said he was ready ; but he was told it was necessary to wait for a despatch before fixing hie departure. He expected this tomorrow, and would immediately start. ,On my rel'narkih . that this time he had not stayed long' in P.ui.s, h<- mid he regretted having left England, winch iiß liked very much. There were many thintrn to oh&erve and learn in that country, Ire uunkurrra h^Wi bern^studung. 'Yes,' he said, ' rl " l t >\ m. t finished. I hope I shall sti 1 haev

&ttiU, * oeuciu> • X exjwouMi it. 1 iry, uiii«We., to hare satyfrcnj under such circmnattiiO s ; but such an.ev^nt is ,-hriys exciting.' I askei whether be thought the Ca liste would continue the war. ' I believe at $y*t it will be very hard ; but by degrees people 'will come tp me, and it will come to an end. l am n ot the Jriiig of a £arty. Tue Ministry is composed of men of nil shades. It is Liberal and Constitutional, as I have been taught to be myself, and as 1 sincerely am. I know well that to he King of Spain at this moment is not a matter of but I shall try to understand my duty, and do it. 1 'Will the Qdeen, your mother, accompany you V 'Oh no/ he said, with vivacity ; *that has already been decided. She reai ins here. 1 Ttare was a moment's silence. I felt chat he must be fatigued, and waited for lii.v t«» ,lUiii s me. The youii,^ King, who has not yet the i.tbits.he will sjO.i learn, did not understand my latitude, but after some moments he offered me his •uid very cordially. <If you come to Madrid vhile I am there it will give me pleasure to see ou and to remember France, which I love so ■inch.' I hoped he might offer Spain a long relgu .ml the peace which it needed so much, and said 1 liould follow his Majesty's oareer'with rwtl in-u-est. 'I thank you very much,' he s4id. I reired very favorably impressed. . He h-ts a himple, fable air, enjoying his .royiil fortune wjth a kind >f modesty which inaris a real maturity of mind, do npt know what the Spaniard^ reserve for him, »ut I am sure he carries to Ssuii a sincere love of is co intrv, and a warm desire to put an end to its