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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XII, Issue 12, 11 July 1884, Page 22

The Revolution in Spain is growing. There are insurgents in the field. Several bands have appeared in the Northern Provinces, and inaugurated the revolution by the disbandment of some of the King's troops. Public attention is so much focussed on affairs in Egypt that hardly any notice is taken of the little outbreak in Spain. It is of course possible that the demonstration may collapse as speedily as it took form ; but it must be remembered that the movement which huried Alphonso's mother from power was not only unexpected at the moment, but was positively bloodless until the question of the establishment of the authority arose. The Republican form of Government is doing so well, apparently, in France that no surprise will be felt at a desire on the part of the Spaniards to have a .Republic also. Alphoneo is in possession of information not possessed by people across the borders of his dominions as to the magnitude of the conspiracy. He is not keeping within doors without all-sufficient reason. But if his Throne is worth fighting for he will be obliged to come forth and do battle to retain it, always provided that the revolution is not a bubble, — Dublin JFreeman.