The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-29
THE CAR CROWNED.Y
Tho Ceremonies in Moscow yesterday-A
Duel IN France Another Irish
man Hanged.


Alexander Ill. as Car OF all the Russias ut
the kremin yesterday passed Of amid
perfect order, and without the slightest
interruption, The weather was fine
throughout the whole day. The streets
were crowded at seven O'Clock by a.
immense conc0urse OF citizens and visitor,
and innumerable squads OF soldierly
pairolled the city during the day. At
seven O'Clock the inaugural OF the mag
innocent Ger monies attendant upon the
coronation WAS announced by the ringing of
HUNDREDS OF bells ana by the thunder OF
artillery.
According to prearranged programme,
those digntaries OF the realm who were to
take part IN the actual ceremony OF the
coronation assembled at the Cathedral OF
the Assumption, within the walls OF the
kremlin The great Kremlin Is not one
building, but city In itself, II Is an oc-
tag0nai plot Of ground OF many acres on a
high elevation surrounded by high walls
and Notifications, and contains four crown
palaces, three cathedrals, the headquarters
OF the Imperial Guards, the governors
residence, q university and number OF
monasteries and nunneries.
The imperial procession erteredtbe krem-
lin, proceeded by an immense throng Of
deputies from the Aslatic States OF the EN-
pire. students OF the university, clergy,
Judges, nobility, and projects from every
section Of the empire. When Its front
rank reached the door OF the palace, IL was
metby the Emperor, wearing the white
uniform Of Colonel Of the Imperial Guards,
and by the Emf ress dressed In the Russian
national costume Of black velvet richly
EMBR0iDERED WITH DIAMONDS
and .girdled with magnificent
a. had hnno ii L.
tan OF Novg0rod asked the Emperor In
loud and distinct voice, ''Are you true
believer!' The Emperor kneeling, read
in reply the Lords prayer and the apos-
ties ere ID Of the Greek Church. After
three times repeating a summons, reciting
all Of the Czar's titles and demanding TO
know II any one present knew Of any cause
why he should not be crowned, the Met
ropolitan OF Nov0gorod, assisted by the
Metropolitan OF Kieff assembled the dlss and
invested the Emperor with the imperial
mantle Of ermine, the Metropolitan OF
Moscow saying at the same time. 'Coyer
and protect thy people an this mantle pro.
tects and covers thee, - to which the EN-
God helping.' The Metropolitan
of Novgorod, crossing bis hand upon the
head OF the Emperor, then invoked the
benediction OF Almighty God upon him and
his reign, and delivered to Alexander III
the crown OF Russia, who placed II upon
his own head and, assuming the sceptre
and orb, took his seat upon the throne,
calling 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. After praying in the
Cathedral Of Michael the Archangel, their
Nah tnet Ia hA al
The Emperor re-entered the palace
by the celebrated red stair case,
whence laws were anciently promulgated.
Then he turned and saluted the people.
The imperial bsSQuet began at $3.50 p. m.
In the hall called the Granovitaia Palata.
Their Malesties were served by distin-
guished mobiles acting as cup-bearers,
caryers, etc.
The Cars manifesto was issued last
evening. II announcesa continuance OF
| the present state Of affairs In Russia, con-
ditional pardon Of Poles, and the remission
| Of the penalties for non political offence,
| and other matters. Silver tokens In mem.
| crS OF The day were distributed IN twenty
| churches. The cost of the coronation Is
estimated at $40. 900, 900, which will be
covered by the Issue Of treasury bills.
| THE CARS THANKS.
| Moscow, May 2S.-The Imperial re-
scripS issued returns the thanks OF the Car
to the Grand Duke Michael for his services,
and announces his appointment as a mem
Der OF the Committee Of Ministers. The
reseript also says the Grand Duke Alexis is
appointed Admiral in Chief OF the Russian
| navy.
A heavy fall Of rain late last night inter-
fered with the illumination in honor OF tbs
coronation.
GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
Moscow, May 2S.-The enthusiasm Of
the people over the success Of the corona
ton ceremonies Is undated. Crowds are
constantly assembling under the windows
Of the Kremlin cheering heartily for the
Gar.