New Orleans Republican., 1873-05-02
VIENNA.
The Exiiib,ti0n Opened by the Emperor
Address Of Archduke CharIes-The
EmperOr's Reply-American Affairs in
COnfusiOn-The Exhibition Will Not be
Fully Opened Until June.

Address Of Archduke CharIes-The
EmperOr's Repiy-AmericanA Affairs in
COnfusiOn-The Exhibition Will Not be
Fully Opened Until June.
VIENNA, May 1.-The Worlds Exposition
was inaugurated this afternoon by the En-
peror, IN the presence of the members of
the imperial family, royal and ilustrious
guests and state and civil dignita,ies
The weather vas untavorable, but the
crowds of people from all parts of the world
who witnessed the splendid and imposing
| ceremonies were immense, filling the rOtun-
da and terraces of tho building and that
portion of the grounds surrounding it. At
noon the Emperor entered the ro.unda
with the Crown Princess Victoria, of Ger
many on his arm. He was followed by the
German Crown Prince Frederick William.
who escorted the Empress Augusta.
After these came the eldest son of the
Prince: accompanied by the Prince Impe-
rial OF Austria. The Emperor took his seat
on the throne, when the combined bands
numbering several hundred musicians, per-
formed the Austrian hymn, which was sue
ceeded by the Prussian anthem and the
cheers of the multitude. The Archduke
Charles then rose, and addressing the En-
peror said:
Sire-Filled with gladness | salute your
Majesty in these halls, devoted to progress
and peace. Your participation has fitly
brought to completion the work which now
draws upon Austria the eyes of the world.
May it please your Majesty graciously to
receive this catalogue, and to declare the
exhibition open.
The Emperor, on receiving the casket
containing the catalogue, replied: with live
ly satisfaction | behold the completion of
this undertaking, the Importance and sgni-
iicance of which | appreciate in the high
est degree. My confidence in the patriotism
| and capabilities of my people and the sym
pathy and support of friendly nations has
| accompanied the development of this great
work NY well wishes and grateful recog-
milton are devoted to its termination. de
| clare the universal exhibition of 1873
opened"
Prince Won 'Auersperg president at the
| Council OF the empire, advancing to the foot
| throne, addressed the Emperor as follows:
with feelings of modesty, and al the same
time of exultation and pride, the people of
Austria gaze on the work which testities to
the increasing power of and growing es-
| teen for tatherland, and to its active par
| ticipaton in the great task of cultures We
| owe this work entirely to you. Ii is the
embodiment Of yOlr motto: Power and re-
| spect come from union, which is strength
We, therefore, lay our efforts at the foot Of
the throne
The Prince was followed by DR.. Falder.
|
| the gratitude of the people of the capital
to his majesty, and added: Under your
| government Vienna has become me-
| trOpolis. You now confer the highest con-
| secrati0n on an undertaking whose noble
| purpose is to show what the human mind in
| every zone is capable of achieving in
mechanics, science and arts, so that progress
may become common property and be fOs-
| tered and turthered by the co-OperatiOn
| ,f bo 1.;oa of ip,o ,vl do
terity with the blessing of peace among
nations. This sublime creation has arisen,
immortalizing the history of culture in
Austria. The city of Vienna, whose lot
is to welcome Hospitality visitors from
all quarters of the globe feels proud
and elated under your gracious
imperial protection and inspired with graft
tl,de, rings forth the words, God protect
| your majesty: long live the Emperor
The cry was taken up by thousands of
voices, and re-echoed from all parts of the
building The ceremonies closed with the
chorus, ''See the cOnquering hero comes,
sung by the united musical societies and the
choirs of the city.
The Emperor and Empress, followed by
the distinguished persOnages, then ira
versed the western and eastern wings of
the exposition building, being received
| everywhere with thunders of applause.
| Having completed the circuit of the exhbi-
tion, they departed amid thunders Of artil-
lery and the cheers of the immense crowds
gathered outside the building.
There are over 1000 loads of articles yet
to be unladen for the exposition, only 200
of which can be unladen per day. it will
therefore be the end of June before the ex
! hibition will be in full show. The opening
ceremonies will be devoid of military dis
| play.
At meeting of the American exhibitors
in this city, yesterday, great Indignation
was expressed at the fact that the commits
| sioners had left no list of exhibitors, nor
the plan of the arrangement of places for
American exhibitors. Everything American
is in confusion. The exhibition managers
are. however, atfording every facility for
| the classification of American goods