The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-07-23

70 the different secuons OF country repre-
sented.
They looked closely at the gold bent foz
penmaking uses, testing the points Snd in
curing as to its durability and facility for the
purpose of writing.
The display of ores from Michigan,
Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Illinois and In
diana, was next scrutinized, block of coal
and iron interesting the Emperor, who in
quired as to the quality and rate of produc-
ton.
HYMN OF COMPLIMENT.
Passing to the musical department., the Aus
trian national hymn was performed upon .
parlor organ. The Emperor raised his hat in
return of the compliment and asked about
the mechanism of the instrument
SOLID INDUSTRIES
The display of boots, shoes and leather was
very large. This was examined critically and
gave satisfaction.
The visiting party spent long time in the
arms department, looking at every model Of
gun there exhibited, the gentlemen taking
aim. moving the trigger and inquiring as to
the mechanism of each. They also examined
curiously the American military saddles, put
ting o foot into the wooden stirrup
and tested and commended various other
models, especially model of cannon for
fertilization sent from the War Department.
RELIEF IN TINE OF WAR.
When the Emperor came into the sanitary car
tent and saw the model hospital for the pur-
pose of relief of wounded soldiers he was
deeply interested, and asked very many ques-
tions concerning the comfort of the wounded,
expressing wonder how cars of such unusual
length could turn or wind round at the ordi-
nary crossings Of railways.
Finally His Majesty said to Mr.. Garretson,
''For improvements in inventions and new in
ventions since the last Exposition America is
without comparison in the entire building"
TIME AND THANKS.
The Emperor spent, in all, two hours time
in close scrutiny of the department, with short
intervals of rest. He had ordered that no
police should attend. A large crowd fol-
lowed the visiting party, but there was no
crowding.
AS the Emperor passed from the display he
asreceived by each exhibitor in person. He
said he would reserve for another day his ex-
animation of the agricultural hall, the Ameri-
can school house, and the machinery, which
are located at the extreme end of the depart
ment
WORDS AT PARTING.
The Emperor shook hands with Minister
Jay and Mr.. Garretson, expressing his thanks
for the courtesy shown to him.
The Minister, Mr.. Jay, remarked that che
felt sorry that the American Department Of
the Exhibition did not fully represent the
capabilities, industry and resources Of
America
ROYAL ENDORSEMENT OF AMERICAN GENIUS
The Emperor, through Baron Schwarz,
said: -"America makes here a more varied,
instructive and interesting display than it has
shown in any previous foreign exhibition.
Beyond that the most noticeable feature in
your display of industry and art is the con.
slant evidence which it affords that the arti.
ficers are thinking men, and that your labo,
seems inspired by constant and active intelli
gence."
TO BRITAIN AND BRAZIL.
Crossing from the American to the British
department the Emperor was received by Sil
Andrew Buchanan, the British Minister q
the Austrian Court, Mr.. Owen and the othe
Commissioners with ceremonial of State, il
whose company he examined closely the con
tributions from Great Britain, and, subse
auently, those sent from Brazil.
ENGLAND.
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