Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-05-06
OPENING Of the VIENNA EXPOSITION.
ADDRESS OF The ARcHDUKE CHARLES.
Response of the Austrian Emperor.
THE BURGOMAsTERs WELCOME.

THE BURGOMAsTERS WELCOME.
Other Speeches and Incidents The Ameri-
can Scandal-Indignant Exhibitors.
VIENNA, May 1.-The exhibition was inau-
gurated to-day by the Emperor, in the presence
Of the imperial family, royal and illustrious
guests, and State and civic dignitaries.
The weather was unfavorable, but the crowds
of people from all parts of tho world who wit
messed the. splendid and imposing ceremonies
was immense, filling the rotunda and transepts
of the building and portion of the grounds
surrounding it.
At noon the Emperor entered the rotunda,
with the Crown Princess Victoria, of Germany,
on his arm. He was followed by the German
Grown Prince Frederick William, who escorted
the Empress Augusta. Alter these came the
Oldest son of the Prince, accompanied by the
Prince Imperial of Austria
| The Emperor took his seat on the throne,
when the combined bands, numbering several
hundred musicians, performed the Austrian
hymn which was succeeded by the Prussian
anthem, amid the cheers of the multitude.
The Archduke Charles then rose, and, adj
dressing the Emperor, said: 'Sir--Filled with
gladness, salute your Majesty 10 these halls
devoted to progress and peace. Your participa-
| ton has fifty brought to completion the work
which now draws upon Austria the eyes of the
world, and has secured for the Fatherland full
recognition of the part she takes in the promo
ton Of the welfare of mankind through the
instruction of labor. May it please your Majesty
to graeiously receive this catalogue and to de-
clare the exhibition open.
| The Emperor, receiving the casket contain
1 he I'll 49,
faction | behold the completion of the under
| taking, the importance and significance Of which
| | appreciate in the highest degree. My conf
dence In the patriotism and capability of my
people, and the sympathy and support of friend
ly nations have accompanied the development
of the great work. Ny we'll wishes and CRATE
| full recognition are devoted to its termination.
declare the Universal Exhibition of 1873
opened
The Prince Won Auersperg, President of the
| Council 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 ezultation and pride; the people
of Austria gaze upon the work which testifes
to the increasing power and growing esteem of
the Fatherland, and to its active participation
10 the great task OF culture We owe this work
entirely to you. 1t is the embodiment of your
motto: Power and respect come from union-
which is strength We therefore lay our ef-
forts at the foot of the throne
The Prince was followed by Dr.. Foster, the
| burgomaster of Vienna. who expressed the graf
itude ofthe people Of the capital to bis Majesty,
and added:
Under your government Vienna has become
a metropolis. You now confer the highest con-
secration upon our undertaking, whose noble
| purpose is to show what the human mind In
| Js GA nal Ia NE oh abapf
science and art, so that progress may become
common property and be fostered and further
ed by the cooperation Of all the rivalries of
invention and dexterity. 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 it is to
welcome Hospitality visitors from all quarters OF
the globe, feels proud and elated under gracious
imperial protection, and inspired with gratitude,
sing out the words: God protect your Majesty.
Long live the Emperor
The Cry vas taken up by thousands of voices,
and re-echoed from all parts of the building.
The ceremonies concluded with the chorus,
See the Conquering Hero Comes" sung by
the United Musical Society and choirs of the
city.
The Emperor and Empress followed by dis
tingulshed personages, traversed the west
ern aud eastern wings Of the exhibition build
ing, being received everywhere with thunders
of applause.
Having completed the circuit of the exhibi-
ton they departed amid salvos of artillery and
cheers of the immense crowds gathered outside
the building.
THE AMERICAN EXHIBITORS.
LONDON, May Especial dispatches from
Vienna report that the affairs of the American
exhibitors are in the greatest confusion, 10 CON
sequence Of the neglect Of the first commission
ers. Mr.. Jay and the new commissioners are
urging exhibitors to the most active exertions tt
repair the effects Of the previous mismanage
ment to protest against their suspension, and
, declare their innocence Of tbs charges made a
gainst them.
The Prince of Wales, accompanied by Prince
Arthur. visited the exposition building yester.
dag. There are over seven thousand car loads
Of articles yet to be unaden for the exposition,
only two hundred of which can be unladen pei
day, and it will be the end of June before the ex
hibition will be in full show. The opening
ceremonies will be devoid Of military display.
At meeting Of American exhibitors at vi
emma, yesterday, great indignation was express
ed at the fact that the late commissioners had
left 10 list of exhibitors, nor the plan of arrange
ment Of places for the American exhibitors. -
Everything American is ia confusion. The ex
bibition managers, however, are aH0rding al
facii;ties for olassif finn re American rOodz