New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-02
THE VIENNA EXHIBITION.
TIE OPENING CEREMONIES.


r,s-,xcrrsHEp PERSONS IN ArTRNDANCE-ADDREss
az TIE ARCHDUKE CHARLEs-REPLY OF THB
T,rprRoR-spEECH OF PRINCE Won AUERsPERG.
VIENNA, Thursday, May l, 1879
The exhibition was opened to-day by the Emperor
sf Austria. in the presence Of the membe'e of the
Imperial family the royal and HlustrOus guests and
State and civic dgnitaries. The weather was unta-
vorable but the crowds of people from all parts OF
the world who witnessed the splendid and imposing
ceremonies were immense filing the rotunda and
the TRANSCRIPTS of the building and portions of the
grounds surrounding IT,
At noon the Emperor Francis Joseph entered the
rotunda, 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 Imperial
OF Austria.
The Fmporor took his seat on the throne, when
che combined bands numbering several hundred
musicians performed the Austrian Hymn, which
WIS succeeded by the Prussian Anthem. amid the
cheers Of the multitudes.
The Archduke Charles then rose. and, addressing
Che Fmpcror. said SIre-Filled with giadneSs
saIute your Majesty in these halls devoted 10
rrogress and % peace. Your participation has htly
brought 20 completion a work which now draws
unop Austria the eyes of the world and has secured
for the Fatherland full recognition Of the part she
takes in the promotion of tho welfare OF mankind
through the instruction of labor. May 1t please your
Majesty raciousy to receive this catalogue and TO
declare the Exhibition open.'
The Emperor. receiving the caskot containing tho
catalogue replied: with lively satisfaction be-
hold the completion Of this undertaking, the import
ance aud significance Of which l appreciate IN the
highest degree. Nv confidence in the patriotism
and capability Of my people and In the sympathy
and supnort Of friendly nations has accompanied the
development of the great work. My good wishes
and grateful recognition are devoted TO its termlna-
ton. l declare the Universal Exhibition Of 1919
opened
Prince Won Aucrsperg. President Of the Council Of
the Empire advancing 10 the foot OF the throne, adj
dressed the Emperor as follows: SIRE; With feel
incs of modesty and at the same time with exult2-
ton and pride, the people of Austria gaze upon
work which testified to the increasing power Of and
growing esteem for the Fatherland and TO its active
participation IN the great task Of culture. We owe
tins work entirely to YOU. Ii is the embodiment OF
your motto: Power and respect come from union,
which is strength. We therefore lay our efforts at
the foot Of the throne
The Prince was followed by Or. Folder, the Burgo-
master Of Vienna, who expressed the gratitude Of
the people of the capital 10 the Emperor and added
" Under your Government, Vienna has become a ne
tropohs. You now confer the highest conservation
upon an undertaking whose noble purpose IL
is 10 show what the human mind IN every
zone is capable of achieving ID mechanics
science and art, 20 that progress may become COM
mon property, and be fOstered and promoted by the
cooperation of all the rvalres OF invention and dex-
terity. With the blessing Of peace among nations
this sublime creation has arisen. immOrtalizlng the
history of culture in Austria. The City Of Vienna,
whose lot il is 70 welcome Hospitality visitors from
all quarters OK the globe, feels proud AID elated
under the gracious imperial protection, and. inspired
with gratitude. rings forth the words: God pro-
tect your Majesty. Long live the Emperor
The cry was taken up by thousands Of voices and
reechoed from all parts Of the building.
The ceremonies closed with the chorus, E" See the
couquerng hero comes sung by the united musical
societies aud cholrs Of the city.
The Emperor and Empress followed by the dis
tngushed personages then traversed the Western
and Eastern wings of the Exhibition building, being
received everywhere with thunders of applause.
Having completed the circuit of the Exhibition,
they departed amid salvOs Of artillery and the
cheers OF the immense crowds gathered outside the
building.