Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-02
Opening Of the Vienna Exposition.
V1pnN. Nov Tho exhibition was lnau-

VIENNA, May Line eXlllplLlon was iiau-
garatcd to-day by the Emperor in the presence.
of the Imperial family the royal and lllustrlous
guests. and the State and civil digniarles. The
weather was unfavorable, but the crowds of
people from all parts Of the world who witness
the splendid and imposing ceremonies were I'M
uensc, filling the rotunia and transepts OF the
building and portion Of the grounds surround
ing it.
At noon the Emperor entered the rotunda
with the Crown Princess Victoria OF Germany
on his arm. Hc Was followed BY the German,
Grown Prince Frederick William who escorted
the Empress Augusta Alter these came the
oldest sou of the Prince, accompanied by the
Pruce Imperial OF Austria. The Emperor
took his scat on the throne, when the combln-
rd hands. numbering several hundred must
Clans performed the Austrian Hymn" which
was succeeded by the "Prussian Anthem. =
amid the cheers of the multitude
The Archduke Charles then arose, and ad
dressing the Emperor, said Sire, filled with
rladncss salute your Majesty in these halls
devoted to progress and peace. Your paric-
patton has fully brought to completion work
which now draws upon Austria the eyes OF the
world aud has secured for the Fathcrland the
full recognition of the part she takes III the
promotion of the welfare Of mankind through
The instruction Of labor. May it please your
Majesty graciously to receive this catalogue,
and to declare the exposition opened.
The Emperor, on receiving the cas- kct con-
tanning the catalogue replied with lively salts
faction: II behold the completion OF this un-
dcrtaking, the importance Of which apprecl-
ate in the highest degree. My confidence in
the patriotism and capabilities of my people
and the sympathy and support Of friendly ma
tons has accompanied the development of the
great work My well-wishes and grateful re-
cocuition arc devoted to its termination. de-
clare the universal exhibition Of 1873 open
Prince Won Aversperg, president OF the
Council OF the Empire, advancing to the loot
Of the throne, addressed the Emperor as fol-
lows "Sire, with feelings of modesty, and at
the same time of exultaton and pride, the
people of Austria gaze upon The work which
testi6es to the power Of and growing esteem
for the Fathcrland, and to its active partlcipa-
ton in the great task of culture. We owe this
work entirely to you. 1t is the embodiment Of
your motto, Power aud respect come from
union, which is strength. We therefore lay
our effort at the foot Of the throne. "
The Prince was followed by DIR. Folder, the
burgomaster Of Vienna, who expressed the
gratitude of the people Of the capital to his
Majesty, and added: Under your govern
ment Vienna has become metropolis. You
must conf4r the highest conservation upon an
undertaking whose noble purpose is to show
what the human MUD in every zone is capable
of achieving In mechanics, science and art, SO
that progress may become common property,
to be fostered and furthcred by all the rivalrics
of invention and dcxtcrity with the blessings of
peace among natious. This sublime creation
has arison, immortalizng the history of culture
in Austria The city of Vienna, whose lot it
is to welcome hospitality visitors from all quar-
tiers of the globe feels proud and clatel under
the gracious imperial protection, and, inspired
with gratitude, rings forth the words, "God
protect your Majesty. Long live the Emperor. y
The cry was taken up by thousands Of voices
and rc-cchocd from all parts of the building.
The ceremonies closed with the chorus, See,
the conqueriug hero comes" sung by the unit
ed musical societies and choirs Of the city,
The Emperor and Empress, followed by dis
tinguished pcrsouagcs, then traversed the west
crn and eastern wings Of the exhibition build
ing, being received everywhere with thuuders
of applause Having completed the circuit OF
the exhibition they departed amid thuuders of
artillery and the cheers of the immense crowds
gathered outside the building