The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-06-02
A PEACEFUL PAGEANT.
.fferdUd0r CrOHHPd CSNr Of Rus
si0, With No OutbrcdE of the
Dreaded NihiiistS.
The Krcmlin Resembling With Ccre.
mOnial Din md Filled With
Dazzling SpIcndOr.

emperor and empress OF Kussla was announced
bv the ringing OF hundred bolls aud bv the
thunder of artillery. Even at that early hour
the streets were thronged with pc, Pile. visitors
from abroad and from other parts Of tho 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 witnoss. During the entire night in
fact, there was unusual activity in tho streets,
for not only were people there whose anxiety
concerning and interest in the coronation kept
them awake, but strong guards OF soldiers
patrolled all parts OF the city. giving the streets
IA very martial appearance, Great bodies OF
soldiers shortly before o'clock we're stationed
along the route of the procession, four miles in
length, and occupied tho streets on either side,
keeping people on tho walk. All unreserved
spaces in tho streets were speedily flied by
eager sight-seers. while the windows, door
ways and housotops were let out at fabulous
prices to visitors
AT THE CATHEDRAL
Those dgnitayies OF tho realm who were to
take part in the actual ceremony OF the corona
lio1 assembled according TO programme at the
Cathedral Of the Holy Assumption, within the
walls Of tho Kremlin. These function
aries entered tho magnificent building
n, just 1880 a. m At = o'clock there
followed, in order, the princes Of foreign gov
crnments, nobility Of Russia and other states of
Europe. and special and regular ambassadors
OF foreign countries residing in Russia The
utmost care was exercised % prevent admls-
sion OF any unauthorized or improper persons,
each one AZ he appeared at tho 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
Krcmln and at the doors OF the cathedral AT
the request of Gen Won ScbweinitZ, ambas-
sador from Germany, eighty members, CON-
prising the diplomatic corps, assembled at his
mansion and were conveyed thence TO the
Kremln The remainder Of the diplomatic
body, consisting Of attaches of the
various legations, we're assigned to
positions in tho tribune just outside
the cathedral proper. When the white
walls of that wondrous place closed on all of
tho crowd that could be admitted, a choir of
boys chanted a To Doum, and amidst pro-
found silence outside the church, as well as in
it. the clergy, accompanied by acolytes bearing
CLOSES and ewers OF holy water, proceeded
TO receive the czarwi'z. This scion of roy
atty, who was in the midst Of a brilliant cor
tege, took place at the right hand of the
throne. When
THE IMPERIAL PROCESSION STARTED
il was made known to those inside the cathe-
utdl 10y TtUSWtl IliiEIbS " DellS, Nv sOnOTOur
music from scores of bands and the shouts OF
those outside. AS the royal pair appeared at
the doors OF the palace the immense multitude
Immediately uncovered their heads and
burst into loud acclamatons. Even WON.
on were bonnet-bare, and the enthusiasm
was unaffected. At the head OF the royal pro-
cesson was tho master OF ceremonies, fianked
by heralds richly clad and mounted upon puro
white horses. 1t was Of immense length, and
comprised deputies from the asiatc states OF
the empire, students Of the university, clergy,
judges, nobility and projects from every sec
ton of tho empire. When its front rank
reached the doors Of tho palace ii was met by
tho emperor, wearing the white uniform of a
colonel OF tho imperial guards, and by the
empress, dressed IN Russan natio lal cos
tune Of black velvet richly embroidered with
diamonds, and grdled with magnificent belt OF
gems. The empress leaned on the arm OF her
royal consort The pair placed themselves be-
meath canopy, richly wrought in 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, beiug directly after
tho regalia. At this moment the entire body
OF clergy emerged from the cathedral in order
to meet the regalia, which they publicly
sprnkled with holy water ana perfumed with
incense. Upon entering the portals Of the
cathedral the emperor and empress were re-
ceivcd by the metropolitan Of Moscow. The
metopolitans Of Novgorod and Kief presented
them the cross to Dc kissed, and sprinkled
with holy water, first the emperor, then the
empress, before tho sacred images which
fanked tho doors OF the cathedral They
knelt and bowed their heads, after which they
were conducted to ancient thrones of ivory and
silver. Alexander occupied the
| HISTORICAL THRONE OF THE CZAR vLADIMIF
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
ined with silver brocade, which was worked
with the arms Of Russia and all her depen-
iencics 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 or the treeh
church. The digni'aries Of the realm, who
were carrying the standards aud seals OF the
empire. took their stand upon the steps OF the
lais. After their majesties had Deen seated
the metropolitan of Novgorod asked the en-
pcror in a loud and distinct voice: "Are you
true believer?" The emperor, falling on his
knees, read in reply, in clear voice, the Lords
Prayer and the Apostles Creed OF the Greek
church The metropolitan, responding. May
the grace or the Holy trpoet remain ~i,ii sao.,
| descended from the dais The following Gus
tomary summons was then threc times repeat
| ed by the bishop:
ALEXANDER's TITLES
II there DO any of you here present knowing any
| impediment for which Alexander. son of Alexan-
| der, should not be crowned by the grace OF Goo
! emperor and autocrat of all the Russas OF Mos.
cow, of Kietf. Of vladimir. Of Novgorod; car ol
Kasan, OF Astrachan. OF Poland, ct siberia, o'
kherson Taurlda, OF Grosi geosoudar ot pskoh
grand duke Of Smoensk. OF Lithuania, OF volhess-
pi. NJ Balnita of Finland. prince OF EsthDnia
Of Livonia, Of Courland. of Semgolia, OF the
Of of''i iurcr, Of Of Perm. Of Walks, Of Bui
s ,raG and ss Of i'hss sn. s%sT esanre.
| Naveorod, of cheneregof. Of Razan,of Pootsk.o .o
Rostoa Of JarasIoff, OF n lusek. OF Oudark Aobar
densk, Kordsk. OF Ar,e!ss.of Mshian and on all tn
| countries Of the North master absolute OF lversk
| Of Kasalrisk, OF Kabardnsk and OF the territory o
| Armenia, severe gn Of mountain princes of Tcher
| kask, master of Turkestau. heir presumptiye o
Norway and duke OF Sleswick- Host,io, OF s,or
| marne, Of Dthmarz aud OF Oidenhurg, let hin
come forward now, in the name OF the Holy TRINITY
| and show what the imDedimeut Is, or let him re
main dumb forever.
After reading selections from the Gospel. tn
metropolitans of Novogorod and Kien again a.
cended the tiais and invested the emperor witt
| the imperial mantle of ermne, the metropoii
tan OF Moscow saying at the same time: "Cove
and protect thy people as this robe protect
| thee" The emperor responded: 81 will,
WILL ! will, God helping" The metropolitan o
Novogorod, crossing his hands upon tho hea
of the emperor, then invoked the 6enedic,io
OF the Almighty God upon him and his reigr
and delivered to Alexander I'LL
| THE CROWN OF RUSSIA,
who placed ii upon his own head, an
assuming tho specter and the or
took his seat upon the throne Ho the
returned the insignia Of his title 10 tho dgn
,aries appointed TO receive them. ana called tn