Morris tribune., 1883-06-02
REJOICING IN RUSSIA.
AJecancIa1' Crowned CS0T of Rus-
sia, sCith No Outbreaks of the
Dreaded NiIsiLiSts.
The KremIin Resounding With Cere
mOnial Din md Filled With
Dazzling Splendor.

Moscow, May PLAT o'clock this morn
ing the Inauguration of the magnificent cere-
monies attendant upon the coronation OF the
emperor and empress of Russia was announced
by the ringing of hundred bells, and by the
thunder of artillery. Even at that early hour
the streets were thronged with pec pie, visitors
from abroad and from other parts of the en-
pire crowding the residents, and all striving TO
secure eligible places from which to view the
procession and such portions of the ceremony
itself as those not particularly favored might
be able to witness. During the entire night, IN
fact, there was unusual activity in the streets,
for not only were people there whose anxiety
concerning and interest i'll the coronation kept
them awake, but strong guards of soldiers
patroled all parts of the city, giving the streets
q very martial appearance. Great bodies OF
soldiers shortly before 6 o'clock were stationed
along the route of the procession, four miles IN
length, and occupied the streets on either side,
keeping people on the walk. All unreserved
spaces in the streets were speedily filed by
eager sight-seers, while the windows. door,
ways and housetops were let out a: fabulous
prices to visitors.
AT THE CATHEDRAL
Those digntaries OF the realm who were t.
ton assembled according to programme at the
Cathedral of the Holy Assumption, within the
walls of the Kremlin. These function
aries entered the magnificent building
at Just 7:3O o. m. At 8 o'clock there
followed, in order, the princes of foreign gov
ernments, nobility of Russia and other states of
Europe. and special and regular ambassadors
OF foreign countries residing in Russia. The
utmost care was exercised to prevent admls-
sion Of any unauthorized or improper persons,
each one as he appeared at the entrance being
required to exhibit carefully prepared ticket
which was subjected to the closest scrutiny.
This form was observed both at the gate of the
Kremlin and at the doors Of the cathedral. At
the request of Gen. Won Schweintz, ambas-
sador from Germany, eighty members, COM
prising the diplomatic corps, assembled at his
Kremlin. The remainder of the diplomatic
body, consisting of attaches of the
various legations, were assigned to
POSITIONS in the tribune just outside
the cathedral proper. When the white
walls of tbat wondrous place closed on all Of
the crowd that could be admitted, choir of
bows chanted TIE Deum, and amidst pro-
found silence outside the church, well as in
it, the clergy, accompanied by acolytes bearing
CT osses and ewers of holy water, proceeded
to receive the czarwitz. This scion of roy
atty, who was in the midst of brilliant cor
throne. When
THE IMPERIAL PROCESSION STARTED
it was made known to those inside the cathe-
dral by Ienewel ringing of bells, by sonorous
music fl ON scores of bands and the shouts of
those GU side. AS the royal pair appeared at
the doors of the palace the immense multitude
Immediately uncovered their heads and
burst int2 loud acclamatlons; Even wom-
Ell were bonnet-bare, and the enthusiasm
was unaffected. At the head of the royal pro-
cession was the master of ceremonies, fanked
by heralds richly clad and mounted upon pure
white horses. 1t was of immense length, and
comprised deputies from the Asiatic states of
the empire, students of the university, clergy,
Judges nobility and projects from every sec
ton of the empire. When its front rank
reached the doors of the palace, it was m It BY
the emperor, wearing the white uniform of d
colonel of the imperial guards, and by the
empress, dressed in Russian natio lal cos
tune of black velvet, richly embroidered with
diamonds, and girdled with magnificent belt of
gems. The empress leaned on the arm of her
royal consort The pair placed themselves be-
meath canopy, richly wroushtin silk aud gold,
and borne by thirty-two generals of high mill
tary rank. They then took their places near
the head of the procession, being directly after
the regalia. At this moment tho entire body
of clergy emerged from the cathedral in order
to meet the regalia, which they publicly
sprinkled with holy water and perfumed with
incense. Upon entering the portals of the
cathedral the emperor and empress were re-
ceiyed by the metropolitan of Moscow. The
metropolitans of Novgorod and Kieff presented
them the cross to be kissed, and sprinkled
with holy water, first the emperor, then the
empress, before the sacred images which
fanked the doors of the cathedral They
knet and bowed their heads, after which they
were conducted to ancient thrones of ivory and
silver. Alexander occupied the
HISTORICAL THRONE OF THE GEAR VLADIMIR
MONAMAGUE,
while the empress was seated in an arm chair
gided and encrusted with jewels. The thrones
were placed upon dais erected between the
middle columns of the cathedral Over the
ais was canopy of scarlet velvet, suspended
from the arched roof embroidered with gold and
lined with silver brocade, which was worked
with the arms of Russia and all her Deepen
denotes In most ingenious manner. In front of
the thrones were two tables covered with gold
cloth, upon which were placed the crowns
and scepter, None but foreign princes were
accommodated with seats The Russian princes
and dignitaries stood during the entire cere-
mony, according to the custom Of the Greek
church. The dignitaries of the realm, who
were carving the standards and seals of the
empire. took their stand upon the steps of the
dais. After their majestles had been seated
the metropolitan of Novgorod asked the en-
peror in loud and distinct voice: care you
a true believer?" The emperor, falling on his
knees, read in reply, in clear voice, the Lords
PRAYER and the Apostles Greed of the Greek
church. The metropolitan, responding, MAY
the grace. of the Holy Ghost remain with thee,'
descended from the dais. The following Gus
tomary summons was then three times repeat
ed by the bishop:
ALEXANDERs TITLES.
If there be any of you here present knowing any
impediment for which Alexander. son OF Aiexan-
DER should not be crowned by the grace of God
emperor and autocrat of all the Russias, OF Mos.
,.ofE iaff Of Uo1a nj Nnv0nrO0s
Kasan, of Astrachan, of Poland. eff Siberia OF
Kherson Taurda, of Grosi geosoudar OF Pskotf,
grand duke of Smoensk, of Lithuania. OF volhess-
mia. of Poolia and of Finland; prince of Esthona,
of Livonia, of Courland. of Semigolia, of the
Somayedes, of Bielastok. Carelia, of Foer,
Of InEor. of Perm, Of Walks, of Bull
and grand duke of tine lower countries. in
Navgorod, of 1chenerego of Riazan, of Polotsk, of
RGstoff of Jaraslof of Bi -lusek of Oudark Abbar-
densk, Kondisk of Ariesk. of Mishaff and of all the
countries of the North, master absolute of Iversk,
of Kasalrsk, of Kabardnsk and of the territory OF
Armenia sovereign of mountain princes OF Icher.
Norway and duke of Seswick Holsteiu, of Stor-
marne, of Ditbmarz and of Oldenburg, let him
come forward now, in the name of the Holy Trinity,
and show what the impeachment Is, or let him re-
main dumb forever.
After reading selections from the Gospel, the
metropolitans of Novogorod and Kieff again as
cended the dais and invested the emperor with
the imperial mantle of ermine, the metropoii-
tan OF MOSCOW saying at the same tlme: lover
and protect thy people as this robe protects
thee" The emperor responded: 81 will,
will, will, God helping" The metropolitan of
Novogorod, crossing his hands upon the head
OF the emperor then invoked the benediction
of the Almighty God upon him and his reign,
and delivered to Alexander Ill
THE CROWN OF RUSSIA,
who placed it upon his own head, and
assuming the specter and the orb
took his seat upon the throne. He then
returned the insignia of his title to the digni
,aries appointed to receive them. and called the
empress, who knelt before him He touched
her head lightly with the crown Of the emperor,
and then formally crowned her with her own
crown. The expression aud attitude of the
empress, as she knelt, was one of sympathy
with her royal husband, and touched deeply
the audience.
The car preserved throughout the grave
and decorous dignity aud nobleness Of de-
meanor which has provoked the admiration of
all After the empress had been duly invested
with tie imperial MANTLE and their majesies
were both seated again on their thrones, the
archdeacon intoned the imperial titles and
sang
DONNIE sALvATUM FAC IMPERAToREM,