The Queen Regent, who rules Spain for her little son Alfonso, who is not
old enough to govern for himself, sent for Senor Sagasta, and, as it is
always the custom when a Prime Minister resigns for the sovereign to
offer the post to the leader of the opposition party, every one thought
Senor Sagasta was as good as appointed.
The surprise was great therefore when the Queen, after her interview
with Senor Sagasta, sent for Senor Canovas, and asked him to continue to
be Prime Minister.
Senor Canovas accepted, much to the disgust of the opposition, but their
anger knew no bounds when it was learned that the ill-mannered Duke of
Tetuan was also to keep his place.
Spain is very much excited about the recall of Senor Canovas, and it is
thought that the Queen has made matters much worse by retaining him in
office.
The Cortes has adjourned, and will not meet again for some time, but it
is said that the opposition will not forgive the Duke of Tetuan's
insult, and that when the Cortes reassembles, they will clog the wheels
of Government just as they did before.
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