New-York tribune., 1873-05-17
VIENNA TOPICS.

fFROM sPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE rRTBUNE.l
VIENNA, April 29.-The banquet of the Con-
c0ra Club the representatives Of tho foreign press
in Vienna, Last night, brilliInt opening OF
season which now promises be OF the memorable
occasions nineteenth century The dnns-hal OF
the and splendid Hotel MetrOpole filed to It's
fullest capacity assembly OF journalists men OF
letters aud pubicsts Of almost all civilized nations
The French press very fully represented, and the
correspondents Of TIE TRIBUNE and Herald Of New
York among the guests most honored in position at
the tables. The dinner excellent and, considering
the largo OF guests admirably served, but cut
short long before the normal termination by the
welcoming address OF the President OF the Club, Aerr
Wiener who gave eloquent, even at times pas
sonate resume OF development OF the liberty or the
press in Vienna. The address most complete
proof OF the abstract freedom Of the press for 1t con-
taned noble aud unreseryed eulogy Of lSs TO whose
martyrs Austria owed the freedom she now enjoys. To
hear public tribute 20 the memory OF Robert Blum
within sound Of the spot where his brave soul fulfilled
It's mission 20 hear the revolution gorhed under the
shadow Of the wings Of the Hapsburger eagle was sur
prise even TO those whom few weeks reading or
tne Vienna Journals prepared for largo estimate Of
imperial liberalism and the storm Of applause which
followed every euuncatiOn Of liberal principles was no
less impressive than the earnest and heartfelt eoquence
OF the speaker.
A curious incident occurred in connection with the
toast 20 the Press in a response the 0enan Of the
American Press by Edmund Yates, special correspond
en OF The Netu- York Herald who spoke briefly IN Ger
man. and who was announced TO the company as Ell
mund Yates Of New-York" The good sense OF the VI
ennese editors present TO the and after the
replies OF the French editors and two or three
addresses by members OF the Vlennese Press,
among which was most notable q very earn
est and dgnifed from Etienne, Of the
Neue Frcie Presse ROdenburg, the wesnown Prussian
n n -. W.s.s VT in
a short speech in English, warm tribute 70 the man
and the author Mr.. Taylor called by the Presi-
dent he responded In 10 minutes speech in German
which excited the greatest enthusiasm that had been
shown since the opening address OF the President MI
TAYLOR welt on relation OF the press as province
between politics and literature and rendered merled
tribute 70 the hosts Of the evening.
The speeches kept up till midnight, when the
tables were deserted and the covered cour5 which the
orchestra Of Strauss had occupied during the dinner
given up 20 coffee and and general conver saon
and eongratulaOn II certainly an occasion which
no one present will forget The editorial represen-
taon OF the Vienna press OF very complete,
and one could not impressed by It's evident nel
ectual power and solidy or character. Remembering
the years free press has existed in Austria one
hardly prepared for such congress of intellect as
it showed here.
Gen Van Buren, has appealed TO the Vienna press in
letter translation Of which is as follows;
GRAND HOTEL, VIENNA, April 27.
To the Honorable Editor, Publisher of Tie Ncae Freie
HosoGED SIR In regard to an editorial article on
"Suspenslon OF the American commission ior tne
Worlds Exposition" allow me 20 inform you that, al
though the is very clear whence the
statements contained m the article were de,
respects. 10 is not true that the accusations
To be justified. Gu the contrary, the accusations have
which was apDointed 10 investigate them No Que wno
lu.uv fha md All American
mission Will ever believe that they nave been guilty..
Inc ITe wtsout t6e beIp OF the Govern
ment Of the United states, has, iOr long
people Of the Uuted States. The suspension Of the Com
mIssiOners the result Of conspiracy which VIII be
completely revealed at tle PROPER tune. peg peg y you,
and the proofs Of H. attesed by the Government OF the
United States before you pronounce your Verdlct upon
Accept honored Sir the assurance OF my high respect,
ami beiieye me, very sincerely yours w., ,,.,,
Commissioner General OF the United states.
The following remark OF the editor Of the See
Frete Presse;
Mr.. Van Buren, states in bis communication, that the
source from which drew our Information Is very
clear" One,whIch confirm; but we can by no means
admit that we have IN many respects falsely appre-
hended" the communicated facts, since clear" crcum-
stances allow bat one Interpretation. To pronounce
nnal Judgment upon the matter not our business ana
therefore readily grant the writer's request, by
waiting for the proofs aIested Dy the Government ot
the United States"
peared in the Vienna DeutSche ZeitiRg OF to-day, and
which, though not accurate all its details interest
ing as showing how tie people here VIII probably look
at IL:
We have received Che following data in regard to the
suspension OF the American Commissioners. A. ~ KNOWN
they have deprived OF their sdiaed Olnces, under
the charge OF irregularities" which nave taken place
Tne grounds for this action are said TO be the following
questionable transactions The nrm O. Matthews pro-
the exclusive privilege for the sale OF soda water
from the American agency OF the Commission IN New
York-that is the Commissioner, Nj Mayer repre-
sentng the CommssIoner-Generl, Van BuIen. Relying
upon this privilege. for which II s said, Mr. Matthew'S
sUda-water fountain and made additional outlay,
amounting to $4,000 IN all On reaching Vienna, the
Matthews found that as early Is last October
Baron schwaz had granted this privilege 20 the house
oi bows Clark & CO.; that they had therefore been
swindled by DIR. MAyer, and had lost their large
outlay. A second is that OF Mr. Hitze
who Is said 70 hnye purchased the pryllege ior
Vieuna he discovered that Baron Schwarz to whom
alone belongs the right 20 grant such privileges, snce
had conceded IL 70 hm, ana, IN fact. was no ouger
able do third Ihat Of Ae-.rs Jewett &
Tracy who acquired IN New-fork te c-ltnsye priv.
lege for an American restaurant-fO god sum n
money, is said-and reaching nere iOund RI Al
ANA lad oh aimed The privilege dlecs from Baron
sehwarz. We assured that C1nm.ssio ser General
order 10 urge the Appropriation for the ExpOAL on
since win the Indifference VI Congress ana the eirvc
America wound have had share in tho Exposition
his efforts. According 10 this version,
NewY0rk Mr. Mayer would be the only guilty individ
ual, II tne allie ged swi indies are substantlated.
Another Ieasure is the appointment Or the Commits
themselves. In addition 10 disnceOa tnty
receive BY of Congress considerable ssLsry-soOo
-aud the struggle FOR the posts u sid TO have ocen
lively sO-called kx lttve Commission
appointed by VsR Bureu, by Grnt, and
others by the Goyernors of rhs charge -
made that also in ties- appOntreuts m oCher
nTegularity" tool yce. aud ti8t this hat SJEnis-
10 his turn 7o-ght 10 make money ont OF Lis
Olce We give the whole history II fo a troz
intelligent The affair uly N eds ~ COM
mentiS The newly-appointod Comlnis ,onei' nave 10
Saiary, ANA none: Cannon aud Asi-nNa arc Lkl-
lI0uaires several thLus over.
II sush occasions this, send back " ths
OF Europe their enisEaIts naturaized wAh
u.s. be hoped thai they Do saeh ~ "oro hon