Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1873-07-24
The Emperor Of AHstria's Visit
to the American Section of
the Vienna Exposition.
Our Grand Display of School
houses, Machinery, and Min
eral and Agricultural
Products.
The Best Exhibit We have Ever
Made in EurOpe-0ur Me-
ehanics Praised as they
Deserve.

VIENNA, July 23.-The emperor visit
ed the American department this morn
ing, accompanied by Baron Schwartz,
SanborD, Count Belgrade, and the min
lister of police. Notice had been given
to the commissioners beforehand. His
maiesty wore field-marshaps uniform.
He was received at the entrance by Mr..
Gsrretson, chief commissioner; Minis
ters Jay and McElrath; Architect Peck,
and other commissioners. The emperor,
accompanied by Messrs. Garretson and
Jay, gave a close examination and scru-
tiny to every department on exhibition.
The original sewing-mschine made by
Elias Howe, was examined with deep at
tention, the emperor asking what addi-
tional improvements had been made.
He went through the elaborate exhibi-
ton ofother sewing machines, examining
specimens of embroidery and stitching.
After curiously studying map Of Phila-
delphia, the emperor asked Minister Jay
where the site of the centennial exhi-
bition was, and put other questions as to
the resources and attractions of the city.
The models of the schoolhouses of Bos-
ton and New York were examined at
length, the emperor inquiring into the
method of instruction and the number
Of scholars. A model of the excavation
at HeIlgate on the East river was ex-
amined closely, and after putting nu-
merous questions as to the necessity for
the work said to Count Belgrade: 1.-THE
engineering feats Of these Americans are
Incredible He visited the dental dis
play, and was much amused, asking the
names of the various materials for the
manufacture of teeth. The display of
Gotten. sugar and rice from the southern
States interested the. emperor, who ex-
pressed surprise and qualification at the
astonishing resources OF southern pro-
duction. He also examined Ohio, Mis-
souri, New York and California wine
on exhibition, asking about their quail
ties. A glass of American champagne
was offered the emperor by an American
exhibitor, which was smilingly drained.
He spent some time studying the map
of the Northern Pacific railroad cOun-
try and the accompanying collection Of
wheat, furs, and minerals. Looking at
the map be said: "YoI have an i'm
mense country, but don't Indians trou-
ble you?" The display of the Ameri-
can bank-note engraving interested
the emperor very much, who asked
the value and denominations of the
notes. He was exceedingly pleased
with the chrome display, studying the
landscapes and sea-scenes, and asking
what sections Of the country We're rep
resented. He looked closely at the ex-
hibition Of gold pens, test ng their points
and asking as to the durability and facil-
ity Of their writing. The display of ores
from Michigan, Tennessee, Pennsyl-
vania, Illinois and Indiana were scru-
tinized. The blocks of coal and iron
were interesting TO the emperor, who in
quired of their quality and production.
While he was passing through the mu-
steal department, the austrian Hymn
was played upon a psrlor-organ, when
the emperor raised his hat. The display
Of boots, shoes and leather was large,
and was examined critically and satisfac-
tOrily. 4 long time was spent in the
arms department, the emperor looking at
every model exhibited, taking arms,
moving triggers, inquiring into the
mechanism, examining cuTiOusly the
military saddles and accoutrements, set
ting his foot into wooden stirrup, test
ing and commenting on wooden mod
els, especially models of cannon and of
Notifications from the war department.
When the emperor came to the sanitary
car, tent and model Of a hospital for
wounded soldiers he was deeply inter
ested, asking about the comfort of the
wounded, and wondering how cars of
such unusual length could turn ordinary
railway curves Finally be said to Mr..
Garretson: "For improvements and new
inventions since the last exposition,
America is without comparison in the
entire building. America makes here
a more varied, instructive and interest
ing display than it has shown in any
previous foreign exhibition; beyond that,
the most noticeable feature in your dis
play OF industry and art is the constant
evidence which il affords that the artifi-
GERS are thinking men, and that your
labor seems inspired by constant and act
i've intelligence The emperor then
promised to give another day to the in
spection Of the agricultural implements
in the Arlencan departments and retired.
In al, the emperor spent two hours in
a close scrutiny Of our department. Per-
feet order prevailed, although there were
no police, and large number Of persons
followed the party. There was no crowd
ing out the emperor from the display.
he was received by each exhibitor in
person. At the end Of the
department the emperor shook hands
with Messrs. Jay and Garetson, ex-
pressing thanks for the courtesy shown
him. As he left, Mr.. Jay remarked that
he was sorry the American department
did not fully represent the capabilities,
industry and resources Of the United
States Crossing ia tna Rritieb
department, the emperor was re-
ceived by Sir Andrew Buchanan.
the British minister, Mr.. Owen, and
other commissioners ia state, with
whom be examined very closely the
display of Great Britain and afterward
that Of Brazil