, 1873-05-02
FORElGN.
Inauguration Of tho Vienna Exposl.
ti0n,
Latest Movements Of the OPP
posing Forces in Spain.
AUSTRIA.

VIENNA, May 1.-Thc Exhibition was inhuR-
nrated to-dsy by tho Emperor Of Austria In
The prcsonco Of tho mombers Of tho Imperial
family, royal and illuatrious guests, and State
Ind civic dignitar1eB. Tho weather was uu-
favorable, but tho crowds Of pooplo from nll
parts Of tho world who Witucaaod tho imposing
ceremonies wero immenao, filing tho rotunda
Ind tranHcpts Of tho building and portions OF
Ehe grounds surrounding It, At 0 tho Emperor
Francis Joseph entered tho rotunda with tho
Crown Princess Victorin Of Germany on his
Hn. Ho Was followed by tho German Grown
Prince, Frederick William, who escorted tho
Empress Augusta. Aftor thom camo tho
btdeBs son Of tho Prince, accompanied by
Tho Prince Imperial Of Austria. Tho Emperor
look his seat on tho throne, when the combined
bands, numbering several hundred musicians,
performed tho Austrian Hymn which was Buo-
teeded by tho PruBsihn Anthom, amid tho cheers
Of tho multitude.
The Archduke Charles thcu roso, mud, address,
Ing the Emperor, aaid. sire, filled with glad
boss, I salute yo'r Majesty in these halls de-
lion has Atly brought to compilation work
which now draws upon Austria tho eyes OF tho
world, and has secured for Fnthorland full rocog-
milton Of tho part Bhe takes In tho promotion Of
Of labor. May 1t please your Majesty graeiouBly
70 receive this catalogue, and to doolaro tho OK
hibition open."
Tho Emperor, recoiving the easkot containing
tho catalogue. replied: "With lively eatisfactlon
Importance and aigni1canco Of which I appre-
oiate In tho highost degree. Ny confidence In
tho patriotism and cnpability Of my people. and
In tho sympathy and support Of friendly nations,
work: ny good wishes and grateful recognition
are devoted to ita termination. declare tho
Universal Exhibition of 1878 opened"
Prince Won AueEsperg President Of tho Couu-
eli Of the Empire adyanolng to the foot Of tho
throne, addressed the Emperor aa follows:
"8InE With feolinga Of modeBty, and, at the
eanno time, Of e1uftatfon aud prido the people Of
Austria gaze upon a work which toati1oB to tho
Increasing II power of and growing esteem for
great task Of culture. Wo owe this work entirely
70 you. It is tho embodiment Of your motto.
powor and respect como from union, which is
strength Wo therefore lay our efforts At the
: The Prince mas followed BY Dir. Folder, the
Burgomaasor Of Vienna, who expressed tho
gratitude Of the people Of tho Capital to his
Ma1ehty, and added: "undor your government
for the highest: ,oonsecrasion upon m undertake
Ing whoao noble purpose ia to show what tho
human mind In evory Zone ia capable Of
achieving in mechanics, aoionce, and art, 80 that
progress may become common property, and be
fostcred aud furthered BY co-operatioa Of oil
blessing Of poaco among nations, this sublime
creation Inns nriscn, immortalizing the history Of
culture in Austria. Tho city Of Vienna, wlioHe
lot it is to welcome Hospitality visitors from ali
quarters Of tho globe, feels proud and elated
under gracious Imperial protection. and, inspired
with gratitude, rings forth tho words, sGod
protect your Majestyt Long 1.-Two tho Emperor"
Tho cry Was taken ZIP by thousands Of voices,
and re-eohocd from all parts Of tho building.
Tho ceremones closed with tho chorus, = Tho
Conquering Horo Comes" Bung by tho united
musical sociotfoa and cloire OF tho city.
The Emperor md Empress, followed by dis
tiuguishod peraonages, tlon traversed the wcst-
ern and eastcrn wings Of tho Exhibition build
Ing, being received eyorywhore with thunlolB OF
applause. Having completed tho circuit Of tho
Exhibition, they departed amid Balvos Of artil-
lery and cheers Of the immense crowds gathered
outelde the building.
NEW YoRK, May IA Vienna special etatea
that the Prince Of Wales and o distinguished
company yesterday visited tho Exposition build
ing.
Seven thousand drays, laden with articles for
the Exposition, are between tho frontiora and
Vienna, and only twenty can be unlalon day
It will bo tho end Of juno before tho nhow can
b. in full operation.