The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-17
DOWN The DANUBE.
How the Austrian Parliament
Looks in Session.
WAGNER ON THE GREATEST STAGE
Imperial Vaults in Which Past Royalty Lies
Buried-Tokay Wine and Turks
Blood-Rare Curfos.
Especial correspondence of THE HERALD

n SAA " oJH W oQudpcSb We L6QQ6Q re-
manning only few hours in Vienna, but
who can come within the magic circle of
the gay city and not be riveted therel The
Austrian parliament was in session We
visited the new parliament building-a
beautiful structure. We saw there what
one sees IN every parliament when ques-
ton OF lesser Importance is discussed.
Probably one hundred members were pres
ent, and more than twice as many absent.
Mutual visiting and hand shaking OF dep
ntles from different parts of the house, and
whispering of those who are neigh
bors, are gong on. Some are alb
sorbed In reading and others in writing.
probably letters to their wives at home, and
above all rises the noise as of bee hive. In
the midst of this, a monotonous voice is
constantly heard, but scarce understood.
This is the voice of the speaker. In this
case 1t was man standing by his desk,
turning the leaves of paper that lay be-
fore him, and constantly moving his jaws
/ was told that be was q conservative dep
uty. After him,
MARQUIS BAcQCEHEM
had something to say-he who perfected in
the name of Austria, the great commercial
triple treaty with Germany and Italy His
voice was very weak, and yet what he had
TO say must have been of interest as many
deputies crowded around him. On the
floor were also to be seen number of
clergymen in their long black gowns, for
the influence of the church is great in
many parts Of Austria and the priest has
often the best chance to 'get there"
Very conspicuous IN his appearance was a
N nd foil al
French dancing master and moving
around like one. He was Prince Lichten-
stein, who, though still young has already
made successful career, first as an advo-
cate of the power of Rome and now as an
apostle of intolerance, who from his
prlncely seat descends into the inns and
beer houses of his lower-born fellow citi-
Zens to win their votes
| have already in my last letter on Vienna
mentioned the
COURT OPERA HOUSE.
, Now / shall say something about the per-
Torrance of Wagner's "Tannhauser' in
this greatest of all German theRters AS
high as the price is, one has to speak for
tickets several days before the perform
Rnce. The same is the case with the Burg
-theater, the greatest German dramatic
stage. Speaking of ''Tannhauser, " can say
nothing of the singing lit can only be grand
Der of equals, but must mention the per-
feet scenery. The first scene representing
the Venus Grotto, was the most beautiful
] ever saw. Surrounding the seat of the
goddess, which threw out rays Of brightly
colored light was a phantastie and rich
ballet that filed the stage as lar back as
the dim light permitted to see. The back
ground showed a sparkling waterfall, and
an open view of brooks and lakes where
nymphs and swans were playing in the
golden light, while through the air flew lit
tie amorettes. Mild strains of enhancing
music filed the air and made the scene q
most enchanting one. The change from
day to night in the forest scene, the dim
light Of the dawn and the appearance of
the evening star, were also executed with
most wonderful truth to nature.
AN EVENING AT THE BURG THEATER
enabled US to see Herr Sonnenthal and
Frau Wolter in die neue Zeit' (the new
time.) This is one of The new realistic
dramas that have been creating so much
excitement all over Germany. They take
their subjects from current conditions and
show human society In its true state even
though it be an immoral one. For this lat.
ter reason many condemn these dramas,
yet IL cannot be denied that they are most
powerful demonstration of the evils in life
In general and modern society in par
ticular. "Die neue Zeit" by Voss is an ire
sistible plea for liberallty against blgotry
and presents many intensely dramatic
parts.
THE TWO NEW MUSEUMS
In Vienna are truly wonderful On en-.
tering the gjlded domes, one becomes al
most speeches. with surprise. a young
man of our party actually wept that he
who once intended to devote his life tt
architecture, should have turned away
from an art that could accomplish such
works of grandeur and glory. The beauty
of the perfect arches and slender columns
OF costly material is intensified by the well
arranged rich colors of golden spitols
and costly plates. The museums contain
all kinds of collections, including the ar
gallery.
UNDER THE AUGUSTINE CHURCH
there is large vault resembling much I
common cellar. This is called the "Capu-
ziner'' vault and is in charge of CapuzInt
monks, one of whom lighted and guided u!
down. 1t is the old burial place of the
. Austrian imperial family, and here lie the
remains of Maria Theresa in a massiv,
casket Beside her in very simple cofflI
are the remains of Emperor Joseph ii, bel
son, the darling of the nation. Grown
Prince Rudolph, whose tragic suicide eX
cited all Christendom, is also buried herr
in plain but pretty silver casket covered
with fresh laurels recently placed Their
by his widow.
We are glad to breathe once more tn
fresh air ard to leave the silent resting
place of the dead for the lively restine
place Of the living
A GERMAN COFFEE HOUSE.
The Cafe Hsbsburg is said &c be one o
the finest in the world, and is well worth
of its reputation. The walls and ceiling
are ornamented with exquisite paintings
The Germans frequent their coffee house
to talk, read, play cards and billiards ant
TO drink cup OF coffee.
Great preparations are going on now il
Vienna for the international theatre an
music exposition which will open in tn
spring.
budapest is by steamer down the Danube
but we had to make the trip by rail OWN
to the cold weather.
BUDAPEST
is the capital Of Hungary, and only devel
oped into modern city since the decara
tion of Hungarian independence in 1867. ]
consists Of two cities. situate on both side
of the Danube and connected by larg
suspension bridge and other less note
spans.
considerable height and is crowned by tn
royal castle, where the crown OF st. Ster
han is now kept. The whole slope aroun
the castle is covered with buildings an
forms the old city of Buds, or OIen (ovenl
rs the Germans call 1t, as it was formerl
a great brick manufacturing place. o
the steepest slopes are vineyards, and 70
miles around pretty summer residence
are scattered. The vineyards are very fel
tile and produce some Of the best wine,
Some of it is called Turks blood.n be
cause 70 much Turkish blood was she