An item dated Madrid, Spain 3rd reported that general
Zabala (1) asked for his dismissal as minister of navy caused by the conflict
between Spain and Peru for the
reason he was born in the latter country. However his request was yet not
allowed while a successor was difficult to find also regarding the conflict met
Chile.(2)
Notes
1. Juan de Zavala/Zabala, 1st Marquis of
Sierra Bullones (1804 Lima, Peru-1879 Madrid, Spain).
2. Between 1864 and 1866 was Spain in war with her former colonies Peru and Chile
including the Spain seizing
the Peruvian guano-rich Chincha
Islands on 14 April 1864.