Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1873-05-09
INAUGURATION OF THE VIENNA
EXPOSITION.

E&ReSaEESN.
We take the following account of the
opening ceremonies of the great Expo
sition at Vienna, from the telegraphic
columns of the Baltimore Gazette
From all accounts Americans will find
little there to crafty theirpride, either
in the articles exhibited Or the manner
of their exhibition or i'll the character
| of the men who have been placed in
charge OF our interests by the
Federal Government Every thing is
represented to be in disgraceful if not
in inextricable confusion
Foreign nations must necessarily
Judge of us by the men we
send abroad as our representa-
tives. It is idle to expect them
to 90 otherwise What then must they
think of the American people when
they see the men whom we have pr III
official charge of our affairs abroad
Our diplomatic representatives would
in many eases disgrace any county.
OF our official commercial and indus
trial representatives at Vienna it is
sufficient to say that the Government
has, at the very moment when their
services were most needed, felt called
upon to suspend them. What a humil-
iating spectacle to prese ~ to the as
sembled representative OF the nations
Of the world
The dispatch 10 the G0octfc bears
date Vienna, May 1, 1873, and says :
The exhibition was inaugurated to-
dav By the Emperor. IN the presence
Of the Imperial family. royal and Illus
triOus guests. and State and civic dig
nitaries.
The weather was llntavorable, but
the crowds of people from all parts OF
the world who witnessed the splendid
;nenSe. Fl ling the rotunda and tran
septs OF the building. and 2 portion Of
the grounds surrounding il.
A. noon the Emperor entered the
rotunda. with the Crown Princess Vic
tovia OF Germany on his arm. He was
followed by the German Crown Prince.
Frederick William, who escorted the
Empress Augusta. After these came
the Oldest son OF the Prince, accom-
panied by the Prince Imperial OF
Austria.
The Emperor took his seat on the
throne. when the combined bands,
numbering several hundred musicians,
was succeeded b? the Prussian An
avid tl,a f.ippyC of tl1a mn III
The Archduke Charles then rose
sud, addressing the Emperor, said:
Sire: Filled with gladness, I salute
your Majesty in these halls, devoted
to progress and peace. Your partici-
patton has fitly brought to completion
the work which now draws upon Aus
tria the eyes of the world, and has
secured for the Fatherland full recog-
milton Of the part she takes i'll the pro
motion OF the welfare of mankind,
through the instruction of labor. May
it please your Majesty to graciously
receive this catalogue, and to declare
the exhibition open.
The Emperor, receiving the casl-et
continuing the catalogue, replied :
With lively satisfaction l behold the
completion OF this undertaking, the
Importance and significance of which L
appreciate in the highest degree. My
confidence in the patriotism and capa-
bilitv of nv people. and the sympathy
and support OF friendly nations, have
accomranied the development of the
great work. Ny wei; wishes and
grateful recognition are devoted to its
Termination. I declare the Universal
Exhibition OF 1873 opened.
The Prince Won AuersperG, Presl-
dent of the Cou- Gil of the Empire,
advancing to the foot Of the throne,
addressed the Emperor, as follows:
Sire With feelings Of modesty, and.
at the same time, OF exEiltttlon and
pride, the people OF Austria gaze upon
| the work which tostifies to the lncrsas-
ing power and growing esteem Oh the
Fatherland, and to its active particlpa-
ton in the great task Of culture. We
owe this work entirely to yOu. 1t Is
| tue embodiment OF your motto-''P Pow
! er andrespect come from union-willch
is strength" We therefore lay our cf-
forts at the foot OF the throne.
The Prince was followed by DR.. Fol
der, the Burgomaster OF Vienna, who
expressed the gratitude of the people
of the capital to his Majesty, and
added:
Under your government Vienna has
become a metropolis. You ROW confer
the highest conservation upon our I'M
dertaking, whose noble pt.4russ7 Is tc
show what the htman mind IN every
zone is capable Of achieving i'll me-
chanics, science and art, SO that pro
| gress may become common property,
and be fostered and furthered by the
cooperation Of all the rivalries of in
vention and dexterity. With the bles
sing of peace among nations this sub
lime creation has arisen, lmmOrtalzlns
the history of culture in Austria,
The city of Vienna, whose lot it ::
to welcome Hospitality visitors from al
quarters of the globe, feels proud ant
elated under gracious imperial protec
ton, and. inspired with gratitude
rings out the words, Goa protec
Your Majesty; Long live the Emperor!
The cry was taken mp by thousand
of voices and re-o"tjn"d from :Il part
of She building.
/ The ceremun... E".uded with til
: chorus, '.S"e ''.e 'uulnsring her
comes" sung y. ;iIr United Mnsic5
Socie.y and chorus Of the city.
Tie Emreror aul f--ipress, followe
by d'-r':-. enishoa :,crs :.,,ccrrs..::c;;5a;, Ine
t~.,, .,.,rsea lie gea.eln and easter
2 T-'l'ers CT inc exhibition building, bein
/ raceive,l everywhere with thunders
: applause. Having complefeo u
circuit of the exhibition they departe
amid salvos of artillery and cheers
y the immense crowds gathered ontsli
it of the building.
u CONFUSION OF AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
"a LONDON, May 1.-Special dispatch