The Public Life of Queen Victoria
CHAPTER XIX.
THE WORLD'S CONGRESS OF INDUSTRY.
Prince Albert the Inaugurator of International Exhibitions-- Proposes, Unsuccessfully, his Scheme to the Government--To the Society of Arts, Successfully--First Steps towards Realisation--Objections to be Met--Perseverance of the Prince--The Royal Commission--The Prince's Speech at York-- The Opening Ceremony--The Royal Procession 164