13 APRIL 1872, Page 2

The elections in Spain are over, and it is believed

that the Government have a majority of less than thirty. Their opponents, however, though they return 174 members, are divided among themselves, 38 being Carlists, 32 Alfonsists, and only 42 Republi- cans. The Republican leaders are all elected, and the Govern- ment evidently expect trouble, as they have appointed their most decided General, General Zabala, Minister at War. Popular feeling in Madrid is strongly against the Ministry, and allegations of tyranny at the elections are freely made. It is probable, how- ever, that when once assembled, the Cortes will be as manageable- as usual.