Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-05-17
Vienna Exhibition.
Opening acknowledgement Of the Arch
duke Charles.

have been making for the exhibition at
Vienna, says letter, have nearly come
to an end, although it will probably be
June before all things will be in perfect
condition. All the articles to be ex-
hibited have not yet arrived, and it is
even said that between that city and the
frontier there are so manyvehicles wait
ing that with the utmost possible dill
gence it will take nearly a month for
their unloading. Latterly between 12,-
900 and IL, 600 workmen have been en-
ployed about the buildings, but there
yet remains much for them to do. The
Prater, in which the structures stand,
is the great public park of Vienna, and
it is only the upper part of this which
has been set aside for the use of exhib-
itors. 1t lies to the northeast of the
city, and about one-third of mile down
the main drive is the principal entrance
to the Industrial Palace, which is near
ly 1900 feet long, and consists of CEN
trail dome and two wings. These latter
are divided into thirty-two half tran
septs, which are apportioned among the
various nationalities taking part in the
exhibition, while the dome itself is re-
served as a sort of centre in which shall
be reflected the brightness of all the
world, with especial reference to no
particular part of it. The roof of this
centre rests upon thirty-two iron box
columns eighty-two feet high, the span
being 1874 feet. Next to the dome, the
machinery building is the largest of the
structures, being 1900 feet long and 100
feet broad. There are also several pri-
vate buildings, the Sultan of Turkey
and the Khedive of Egypt having pal
aces of their own, and the Emperor of
Austria private pavilion. There are
also club-houses and houses built by
other governments.
For several days the weather has not
been particularly agreeable, showers
coming and going with the greatest ra-
pidity and the air being rather chilly for
the time of year. People began to fea1
that the opening day of the great Inter
national Exhibition would not be as
propitious as they could hope, and when
in the early morning the folks came out
of their houses in the Spiegel Strasse,
the Herren Case, and the other pretty
winding lanes of the inner city they
shook their heads as they looked up al
the sky, for it seemed likely to send
down plentiful sprinklings, and perhaps
something more disquieting. Soon the
streets were bright and lively with gaily
dressed men and woman; the GRADER
was deserted, and everybody seemed
bent on making the best Of his way VI
to the Prater.
Long before the hour for the cere
monies to begin the rotunda and tran
septs were filled, and also the ground il
the Immediate vicinity of the building
and all about it, although it is abou
5000 feet long.
1t was noon when, amidst the mos
heartfelt applause, the Emperor Fran
els Joseph appeared within the rotundi
and walked towards the throne which
had been prepared for him. TIL,
Crown Princess Victoria of German,
leaned upon his arm. Following thes
came Grown Prince Frederick William
escorting his mother, the Empress Au
gusta, and the Oldest son of the Prince
accompanied by the Austrian Prime
Imperial. ..
As soon as the Emperor took his sea
the grand notes of the Austrian Hymn,
burst forth from hundreds of instru
ments, and to this succeeded the Prus
sian Anthem, which was greeted wit
tumultuous cheers by the assemble
thousands.
The Archduke Charles then rose, an
turning to the Emperor addressed hir
in the following words:
SIRE: It is with feeling of gladness that
salute your Majesty in these halls consecrate
to progress and to peace. 1t is your participi
ton which has brought to a successful issue
work which now draws upon Austria the eye
: of the world, and has secured to the Fathe
land the full recognition of the parts she take
in the promotion of the welfare of manki1
through the instruction of labor.
May it please your Majesty gracously to a
cept this programme and to declare the exhiL
ton open.
He then handed to His Imperi
Highness casket containing the pr
gramme. The Emperor then replied
the address as follows:
1t is with the livelest qualification that b
, hold the successful issue of this undertaken
the importance and significance of which l a
preciate to the highest degree.
My confidence in the patriotism and abili
of my subjects, and in the sympathy and su
, port of friendly peoples, has been coincide
Il, FOFt Lac
good wishes and grateful recognition shall fC
l low it to the end.
I declare the Universal Exhibition of 10
opened.
Prince Won Auersperg, President
the Council of the Empire, advancir
to the foot of the throne, addressed tt
> Emperor as follows:
SIRE: With feelings of modesty and at h
same time of exultation and pride the peoI
: of Austria gaze upon work which testlhes
l the increasing power of and growing estee
for the Fatherland and to its active participate
+ in the great task of culture. We owe this wo
! to you. 1t is the embodiment of your mott
! ''Power and respect come from union, which
. strength" We therefore lay our efforts at &
= foot Of the throne.
1 The Prince was followed by d
: Folder, the Burgomaster of Vienn
: who ex pressed the gratitude of the pc
$ pie of the capital to His Majesty, al
Q added:
: Under your government Vienna has become
4 metropolis. You now confer the highest co
secration upon an undertaking whose mol
purpose is to show what the human mind
every zone is capable of achieving in mechanic
SCIENCE and art, so that progress may becoI
= common property and be fostered and further
by the corporation of all the rivalriea of inve
l. ton and dexterity. With the blessing of pea
: among nations this sublime creation has arise
/ immoTtalizing the history of culture in Austr
l. The City of Vienna. whose lot it is to welcol
70 Hospitality visitors from all quarters of
" globe, feels proud and elated Under the g