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Spain failed to maintain her title to the security she had pledged, but the lenders knew the instability of that security when they risked their money on it.

But, in the main, they are surprisingly orderly, and cases of serious violence among them are quite rare.

Above all, if there is a trace of politics in their work, or of seeking for political effect at home, they will fail, and deserve to fail.

The people have generally more education and refinement than in other parts of the State; their public improvements are better, and their country is every way more attractive.