The murder being attributed to the Republicans, has of course
benefited the Monarchy. Topete, though a Montpensierist, con- sented to receive King Amadeus at Carthagena, and his Majesty entered Madrid on January 2, amid acclamations which were pro- bably sincere, as Madrid lives partly on the Court. He has formed a Ministry of all parties, Serrano being Minister at War and Premier, and appears disposed to govern constitutionally. The Government, however, has, we perceive, taken power to influence the next elections, one of the last Acts of the Constituent Cortes giving them authority to redistribute electoral districts, and even. the representation. It should be remembered, however, that. Amadeus will be strongly influenced by the Italian practice, which_ is that the King should have a distinct individuality and a good deal of personal power, but should not be a despot.
