Year: 1873

into sepmeuts like the slices OF ple e'ich NUM-
bered The space for the Press is IN front OF the I'M
perial platform and ample that at halI past IL
there romaine a wide gap between us ana the outer
belt of bodies According TO the oicial programme


h oissions nj the outer gates had already ceased,
and the Rotunda received no more shouid esu-
mate tbe number present, including the close ring
of foces lacking down upon us from the gallery, at
abont 1000 There was not enough to take the chill
OF the inner air Gentlemen retained their over
coats and ladies their heavy shaws, and there was
unified chorus of stamping feet the great plain
of the floor.


The sound of o trumpet few minutes before noon
announced 20 us the arrival of the imperial arch
duchess and royal guests The day is little
brighter but its chilness sil creeps in upon us as
the clock strikes Il. The orchestra and singing
societies strike up the popular hymn of Austria,
God Preserve the Emperor Francis" The quantity
of the music is beautifully adjusted to the capacity
of the Hail. as its quality is to the august occasion
The thousands of guests stand mp and uncover as
the hymn ceases. All eyes directed to the portal
of state by which the Emperor will enter There Is
a sharp, quick sound of guards presenting arms out
side a movement of the officials waiting under the
portal the trumpets blow, the mass of the people
break into loud and hearty cheers as the Emperor
makes his appearance. Preceded by the Archduke
Protector Carl Ludwig. he moves slowly around the
fountain with the Empress on his arm and takes his
place on the Imperial dais The royal guests follow
in brief but brilliant procession. and seat them
selves in the exact order prescribed by court cere
monias so rapidly and gracefully that the presence
of the master of ceremonies is hardly suggested.


APPEARANCE OF THE EMPEROR


The Emperor growing bald, still has youthful
air His white coat and red pantaloOns fairly shine
out beside the pale blue robe and white tue over
dress of the Empress. On the latters night hand
stands the portly Prince of Wales IN an easy nom
chaant attitude. His sister, the Crown Princess of
Germany, is absent The Crown Prince Fritz is ON
the Emperors left erect and sodierly, in the white
uniform of the Prussian garde de corps Near him is
Prince Luispold of Bavaria, in blue, and with
cerulean ribbon on his breast, The Crown Prince OF
Denmark, a stout and solid gentleman in dark blue,
stands on the extreme left, as far possible from
his brother of Prussia The younger heirs, Rudolph
of Austria, the Emperors son, and Frederic William
of Prussia and Germany, both manly and graceful
bows of IA and 10, are also present. The Duke OF
Saxe-C Coburg Gotha is the only of the reigning
princes whom can recognize at the distance where
we are stationed.


While all are waiting tiptOe of expectation, the
high persOnages rise to their feet and the sprtstr-
ring air from Handels Judas Maccabaeus,' See,
the Conquering Hero Comes" is intOned by all the
singers with the full strains OF the orchestra The
poetry written for the occasion by certain Joseph
Weller of whom fame has not yet heard, is really
not worth the task Of translation but poverty of
words can diminish the effect of the magnificent
melody. There is something in It's sinking and soar
ing fluctuations suggestive Of the triumph of great
and righteous cause. This is no place nor time TO
turn TO the past, yet cannot help rejoicing IN my
heart when l reflect that to Austria is
due this free, faithful, and splendid Congress
of the nations. The rehearsals made by the Orches
ira two or three days ago predicted unfortunate
result the reverberation from the cOnieal dome be-
ing 50 great as to destroy the harmony The of
human beings, however, has corrected this fault.
never heard anything simpler or grander. Now
the ATchduke Carl Ludwig. standing on the steps of
the Imperial platform, delivers his address OF well
come. We hear only voice, and nothing more; but
by the special favor of the Austrian authorities
am enabled to send you the exact text of his
speech;


ADDRESSES OP TIE ARCHDUKE. THE EMPEROR AND


THE MINISTER PRESIDENT


In these halls devoted TO progress and festal feel
eludes a work which has drawn the attention OF the
world Austria and secured TO our country the reeOe
milton OF prominent sympathy with the requirements
OF mans velDeDg through the instruction OF labor III
does not become u.s. who have been Immediately called



OF your high design 70 pronounce Judgment on the com
peted WORK but it may be allowed US TO refer TO the
noble initiative taken by your Majesty to the intelligence
and devoted cooperation OF our own ana foreign people
These are the elements which to-day give their ultimate
value TO OF your Majesty, and begueath an
honored memory TO the coming generations wiz your
Majesty graciousy den TO accept the catalogue OF the
Exhibition and the memorial which describes lts hstor-
cal development and to declare the Worlds Exhibition
for the year 1873 opened


The Emperor answers


behold with lively satisfaction the completion Of
undertaking, the weight ana Importance OF which you
Otism and capacity OF my people, III the sympathy and
support Of the nations friendly has accompanied
the Developments OF the great work My Imperial favor
and my grateful recognition gwen 10 III completion


declare Worlds Exhibition for the year 1873 opened


The following is the address of thanks by the
Minister President, Prince Auersperg


Your Majesty viii permit that 1 salute you with the
highest reverence in the Of the Government The
undertaking whose opening celebrate IN this moment
has grown into fact which has tasked the power of
both will and work. Modestly animated with ee
waited seconselOusness the people OF Austria look to-
day on thus which gives testimony of the inereas
ing and the growing prestige OF their atherand
and its active participation IN the solution OF the great
problems of culture. We so thoroughly owe this work
to Of your Majesty that the original idea
Of your 1t is tine embodiment OF your Imperial
phrase that in union OF separated lies their
Austria gather round their Imperial ruler in parfouc
ndeiy and devotion, and only give expression to the
feelings to-day moved the hearts OF ALL 70 lay
reverend gratitude at the foot OF your haestys
throne.


The Burgomaster of Vienna then returned thanks
to His Majesty, recalling to him that 1t was now
% years since he had mounted the throne, thanking
him for the protection and favor shown to Vienna
and the metropolitan dignity and for having thrown
down the city walls and promoted public works, and
having added to the interest Of the great exhibition
by his presence. The BurgoBaster hoped that
coming ages would record in shis monument In
perial wisdom and goodness.


The Emperor stood with his hand upon his breast
while speaking, and his voice was clear that
easily caught the closing sentences. When he an