The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-04-26
MARCH IL. 1913.

MARCH 10, 1913.
In my last communication bearing date two days SINCE
advised you OF the mencement of the revolution
which haa broken out IN this cy and have the graf
lnea'ioh oil transmitting To the intelligence of Its
ciusion, as also Of its poan and brilliant results
by soe singular fatality, three days seems To be the
OF time allotted for the of a revolution du
ihs le present century and my previous communlca
toh aofueo you account of the middle OF
The second day, of during the
mander OF that day and the whole Of the following, will
furnish you with brief but entire history Of that struggle
by winch Austria has been transformed from of the
most absolute to one of the most free and liberal govern
hients III Europe. The principal concessions demanded
the government by the people in their petitions the
folow'ng-ist national guard, the annng of the citi
@e' Au liberty OF the press, abolition the censorship
81 budget or publicity the disbursement OF the pub
hc iunds 18th, the responsibility of the ministry 9Th,
constitution The following Chronological statement
oil The leading events which followed the successful efforts
OF the people On the morning Of the day. AS APP
prized you in last the Emperor granted the national
guard or armlng of the citizens and forty thousand were
immediately enrolled and furnished with arms On the
afternoon Of the day. Tuesday,) two other procla-
matohs We're issued by the governmen-one announcing
mat te censorship would be discontinued and laws pre-
pared as possible for the of the press
and the other declaring that the Emperor convene
dePuation or central Congregation OF the German Scla-
vonc and Lomba Provinces on the third day
oil July next ITO give their COUNSEL upon such Legislative
and administrative questions might be submitted TO
them These two Proclamations, although pleasing to
many Were not satisfactory to the leading and
counter petonsone from the booksellers and printers
and Others from the citizens generaly-comp planning that
the concessions in regard the press not sufficiently
explicit and that the delay in the convention of the
bly, unnecessarily long. No fighting occurred in the
city on this day. and the citizens in full possession of all
power, awaited with patience but great determination the
further compliance the part OF the government with their
demands The national guard preserve the public tram
guilty and to protect private property from tho ravages Of
the mob, continued parade the city with great order
aud decorum during the entire day and night, marching
through all the streets except those immediately around
the palace, where strong guards of the regular troops
posted, defend every avenue to its approacb
Il strongly in contemplation about this time to force
through the powerful guard which surrounded the imperial
residence and when had thus en- secured 10 the
presence of the Emperor have demanded and pebaps
insisted on the constitution Fearing such an event
the guard at every point was that night doubled but no
attempt Whatever the part of the was at any
time made Throughout the whole struggle the citizens
have exhibited that remarkable patience and GOODNESS for
which the Germans distingu sed On the NEXT or
third morning. the Emperor gran ted the two nex points
VIZ; the budget, or publicity the expenditure of the
public funds and the responsibility of the ministry About
the same time followed notices tie designations of
high officers both civil and military whose acts had rem
aeted them obnoxious 70 the people, Wis the Archdnke
Aioecht, commander OF the Austrian army-whose place
was supplied by FRINGE Wnderchgratez; but he, being
almost Objectionable As the Archduke was suffered 70
remain In power but TO ar hours when he was suppaned
by the appointment of the Prince Charles Lichtensen
iaVoe win tne people, The high chancellor of Hungary
!
here being diskei by the citizens were all compelled to
resign and their atoms Immediately filed by persons
OF weIknown opnlariy. After these repeated of
obedience the popular WILL the Emperor, by the advice
OF his counseors and perhaps at the suggestion of
the people, drove through the city to witness the effect of
his on the pubic mind and he everywhere
received and welcomed with the greatest kindness and
thusasm.
On the Emperor's return to the palace as
was said he was so deeply penetrated the
lions OF hdey ana atac men the part of his subjects,
or Nc was adved of the placads of the morning
calling or rally at tn o'clock of all those who
satisfied with his .cessions will undertake to say
but during the al enoon, appeared the proclamation
translation OF WIN ch herewith send you granting the
people oil that ey had asked in the fullest and ample
manner NOT only national guard and freedom of the
press @c' that convocaon of deputies from nil the
PROVINCES in which all classes be represented
shoud place with the least possible delay for the
pose OF forming constitution for the Empire. The Empe-
'or bAs, by another STEP anticipated the demands Of
MS Subjects by declaring the sitting of the Staende (now
session in this city, to be permanent, and authorized the
admission immediately of individuals from all classes
of society Deputies have already been elected by
selves from the bankers and wholesale merchants
tail merchants, booksellers manufacturers mechanics law
yers and physicians and this day taking part in the
deliberations of that bodywhch has hitherto consisted
alone of mobiles Still another most important
last night made by the Emperor which supposed
WILL for the present. conclude all negotiations between his
majesty and his subjects deputation arrived here yes
terday from the Hungarian Diet sitting at Presburp
to ask not only constitution for the whole Empire but
also for separate and independent ministry the king
dom Of Hungary. In the first request they antic
pated by the previous movements in Vienna and the sec
ond after much urgent solicitation. and even, is said vo
lent alteration in which the Hungarians aided by their
palatne, the Achduke Stephen, the Emperor length
yielded to their demands; and appointed Count Louis
Bahiany Prime Minister, with authority form such
ministry.
This morning, the fourth day since the commencement
of the revolution the work being ended all other consider
aon banished and the occasion devoted reoicnps
at the triumph which the people have achieved. Trium
phal professions every direction promenade the Streets
the Emperor and Empress appearing in their midst the
horses by the people Immediately detached from the
vehicle, soveregns drawn through the streets by
their grateful subjects; whilst Examinations torch
light PROFESSIONS and other joyful mantle stations are to
close the ceremonies of this memorable occasion lii this
city the whole aspect of things already changed
Egyptian darkness into marvellous light - the secret
police have entirely disappeared from the streets the win
dows Of the bookstores crowded with forbidden
works. which had long been hidden from light of day
boys hawking through the city addresses POEMS and
engavngs the revolution-the first issues of an I'M
press whilst the national guard and regular
troops marching shoulder shoulder and assuring at
every point the public tranq utility Austria from being
the arthest rear has thus, by single move taken
the advance Germany in the path freedoms and
which dawns upon her political horizon, if she re.
by which have been gained in cause of
the people United under general and liberal cons,i.
tuition, which will allow each province the regulation of
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