The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-02
FOREIGN.
VIENNA.

VIENNA, May 1.-The worlds exhibl-
ton was insugurated this afternoon by the
Emperor with imposing ceremonies in the
presence Of q vast assemblage from all
parts Of the earth. TheproceedingS were
begun with an address from the Arch
Duke Charles to the Emperor, congratu-
latiDg His Majesty on the auspicious
event and asking him TO pronounce the
exhibition OPEN The Emperor replied
briefly, expressing his satisfaction at the
completion Of the preparations for the
great work, and then declared the uniVer.
sal exhibition Of 1873 opened.
The American department remains in
confusion, but Minister Jay is endeavoriDg
to repair the effects CT previous msnan.
agement.
NEW YoRK, May Ia Vienna dis
patch states that the Prince Of Wales and
distinguished company, yesterday, visited
the Exposition building.
Seven thousand draYs, lsdened with
articles for the Exposition, are now be-
tween the frontiers and Vienna; and as
only two hundred can be unloaded day,
1t will be the end UI juno before the
show Is in full blast
The Indian commission in session here
discredi;s the Toronto story Of the mas.
sacere Of Americans in the Blackfoot
country. They had dispatch, yester-
day, from military station nearest the
Blackioot country, but no mention made
OF disturbances.
The exhibition was inauguratOd today
by the Emperor Of Austria, and the pres
encG of members ot'the Imperial family,
royal and illustrious guests, and State and
civic dignitaries Th weather was un-
favorable, but the crowds Of people from
all parts OF the world, who witnessed the
imposing ceremonies were immense, fill
ing the rotunds and transcript OF the
building and portions Of the grounds sur
rounding it. At noon, the Emperor
Francis Joseph entered the rotunda, with
Crown Princess Victoria, Of Ger
many, on bis arm. He was fol.
lowed by the German Crown Prince
Frcdrick William, who escorted the EN-.
press Fredrick Augusta, after this came
the eldest son Of the Prince, accompanied
by the Prince Imperial ol Austria The
Emperor took seat on the throne, when
combined bands numbering several hun.
dred musicians performed an Austrian
HYMN which was succeeded by Prussian
anthem amid the cheers OF the multitude.
The Arch Duke Charles then rose and
addressing the Emperor said: SIRE
Filled with gladness salute your majesty
In these halls devoted to progress and
peace your participation has fully brought
10 completion a work which now draws
upon Austria the eyes OF the world, and
has secured for FAtherland full recogni-
ton of the part she takes in the
promotion of the welfare Of man
kind through tho instruction OF labor.
NAV II please your Majesty graciously to
receive this Catalogue and to declare the
exhibition open" The Emperor on re-
ceiviDg the casket containing the cata-
loGue replied: "With lively satisfaction !
behold the completion ofthis undertaking,
the importance and significance Of which
l appreciate in the highest degree. My
confidence in the patriotism and capabili.
ty OF my people and in the sympathy and
support OF friendly nations, las accompa-
MED the development Of the great work.
BY well wishes and grateful recognition
are devoted TO its termination. 1declare
the universal exhibition of 1873 opened"
Prince Won Anersperg, President OF
the Council OF the Empire, advancing to
the foot OF the throne, addressed the En-
peror as follows:
"SIRE:-With feelings Of modesty and
at the same time Of eXultation and pride,
the people Of Austria gaze upon work
which testi6esTo the increasing power
and growing esteem for the Fatherland,
and It's active participation in the great
task of culture. We owe this work en-.
tIrely 10 you; 1t Is the embodiment Oi
your motto, Power and respect come
from union, which is strength We
therefore lay our efforts at the foot oI the
throne"
The Prince was followed by Doctor
Folder, tho Burgomaster Of Vienna, who
expressed the gratitude Of the people Of
the capital 10 His Majesty, and added:
"Under your government, Vienna has be-
come metropolis; and you now confer
the highest conservation upon an under.
taking, whose noble purpose Is to show
what he human mind in every zone Is
capable Of achieving in mechanics, sci.
eDce and art, so that progress may be-
onp,a a m VnnhF T,EOnaFfHy and hn fOatnP.
ed aud fur rthered by the cooperation Of all
rivalries oil invention and dexterity.
With the blessing Of peace among nS.
tions, this,sublime creation has arisen,
immortalizing the history Of culture in
Austria. Tao city Of Vienna, whose
lot It Is 10 welcome Hospitality visitors
from all quarters Of the globe, feels proud
and elated under the gracious imperial
protection and inspired with gratitude
rings forth words God protect your maj.
esty, long live the Emperor The cry was
taken up by Thousands Of voices and re.
echoed from all paris Oi tho building.
The cermOnies closed with chimes
"see the conquering hero comes"
sung by tho united musical societies and
choirs of the city. The Emperor and
Empress, followed by distinguished per-
sonsges, then traversed the western and
eastern wings Of the exhibition building,
being received everywhere with thunders
of applause. Having completed the cir.
cult OF tho exhibition they departed amid
salvos Of artillery and the cheers Of I'm.
mense crowds gathered outaldethe build.
Ing,
SPAIN.