Littlte Alfonso won't be king

November 19, 1898

This dispatch, sent by Atlantic Cable, is an Associated Press Night report.

There is a "curious report in regard to Spain's future government" now making the rounds in diplomatic circles, which, "from its source, is entitled to weight."  It is understood that there will be a change of dynasty in Spain, albeit a peaceful change.  Queen Maria Cristina, the Queen Regent, is "said to be convinced of the hopelessness of her son ever reigning," and, has, on the advice of the Austrian Emperor, decided "soon after the peace treaty is signed in Paris, decided to "quit Spain with her family."  Don Carlos "will be proclaimed King."  Everything is "reported to be already arranged and the army and clergy are alleged" to have agreed to the change.  The report further states that Don Carlos, "so soon as things are running smoothly," will abdicate in favor of his son, Don Jaime.
The Peace Treaty should be signed in the next few days, according to dispatch.