The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-05-29
THE CORONATION.
Great Enthusiasm of the People aud
Success Of the Ceremonies.
The Cars Grave and Deeorous Dignity
Proyokes Admiration.
Amounting of the Emperor and the
Empress.
Bishop of Moscow Offered PRAYER for
Their Happiness.
Address TO the Minister of FOREIGN
Affairs.
The Emperor Views the Iluminations
without Escort.
And Other Details Of the Ceremony
The Emperor Views the Nluminations
Without Escort.
And Other Details Of the Ceremony
SUNDAYS REPORr.


Moscow, May H.-Seven this morning
was inaugurated with magnificent ceremo-
nies attendant upon the coronation. The
emperor and empress were announced by
the ringing of hundreds of bells and by the
thunder OF artillery. Even at that earl
hour the streets were thronged with people.
visitors from abroad and from other parts
OF the empire, crowding the residents, and
all STRIVING TO secure eligible places from
which TO view the procession, and those not
favored might be able TO wit.
ness during the entire night. In fact, there
was activity in the streets, for not only
were the people there, whose anxiety con.
cerning and interest in the coronation kept
them awake, but strong squads of soldiers
patrolled all parts of the city, giving the
streets very martial appearance. Great
bodies OF soldiers before 6 o'clock were sta.
toned along the route of the procession.
four miles in length, and occupied the
streets on either side. keeping
the people on the walks. All
ucoccupied space in the streets were
speedily filled by eager sight seers, while
the windows, doorways and housetops
were let out at fabulous prices, to visitors
These dignitares of realm who were taking
part i'll the actual ceremony of coronation
assembled according to the prearranged
programme at the Cathedral of Holy As.
sumption within the walls of Kremlin.
These tunctionaries entered the magnificent
building at 1850 in the morning, and at
8 oclock there followed in order the prince,
loreign governments, 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 the
admission OF any unauthorized or
improper persons. Each one as he ap.
peared at the entrance being required to
exhibit carefully prepared ticket which
was subjected to the closest scrutiny, This
form was observed at Kremlin and the
doors of the Cathedral At request Gen
eral Won Schwenitiz, ambassador from
Germany, eighty members, comprising
the diplomatic corps, assembled at his
mansion and were conveyed thence to the
kremlin in superbly equipped coaches,
as to their harness and coats
OF arms. The remainder of the diplomatic
body, consisting OF attaches of various
legations; were assigned to positions
in the tribune just outside of
the cathedral proper, but inside the en-.
closure OF the. kremlin. When the white
walls OF that wondrous place enclosed all of
the crowd that could be admitted, the
choir OF boys chanted. the TIE Deum
amidst profound silence outside OF the
church as well as in it. The clergy, accom-
panied by acolytes bearing q cross and
ever OF holy water, proceeded to receive
the caarovitch. This scion of royalty, who
was in the midst OF the brilliant cortese,
took place at the right hand of the
throne. When the imperial procession
started it was made known to those inside
the cathedral by the renewed ringing OF
bells, by sonorous music from scores of
bands and by shouts of those outside. As
the royal pair appeared at the doors of the
palace an immense multitude immediately
uncovered their heads and burst into
loud acclamations. Even women were bon.
net.bare, and enthusiasm was unaffected
as 1t was spontaneous and hearty. At the
head OF the roval procession, which now
entered the kremlin was master of ceremo.
MES, tlanked by heralds richly clad and
on pure white horses 1t was i'm.
mense in length and composed of deputies
from the Asiatic states and empire, stu.
dents OF the university, clergyman, Judges,
nobility and projects from every sections
were in the front ranks. AT the door of the
paiace was met the Emperor, wearing a
white uniform of colonel of Imperial
Guards, and by the empress. dressed in
Russian national costume of black
velvet, richly embroidered with diamonds
and girdled with magnificent
belt OF precious stones, the empress lean.
ed on the arm of her royal consort. The
pair placed themselves beneath the canopy,
richly wrought in silk and gold and borne
by thirty two generals of high military rank.
Ihey then took places near the head of the
procession, being directly after the regaia,
AT this moment the entire body OF clergy
emerged from the cathedral in order, to
meet the regal,a which they publicly
sprinkled with holy water and perfumed
With incense. Upon entering the portals
Of the cathedral the emperor and empress
were received by the Metropolitans of
Moscow, Metropolitans OF Novgorod and
kiefi, and presented them cross to be
kissed and sprinkled with holy water, first
ne emperor and then the empress.
Before the sacred manages which nanked
she sacred doors OF the cathedral they knelt
and bowed their heads after which they
we're conducted to the ancient thrones Of
worry and silver. Alexander occupied the
historic throne OF Car Vladimer mono.
que, while the Empress was seated in an
irm chair, gildcd and enCrusted with Jewels
The thrones were placed upon dais erected
between two middle columns of the cathe.
iral; over the dais was q canopy of scarlet
'elvet suspended from a rich roof emroid.
,red with gold and lined with silver brocade
rhich was worked with arms of Russia and
Ill her dependencies in most ingenious
manner; in front Of the throne were two
ables covered with gold cloth upon which
we're placed the crowns.
None but foreign princeses were accommo.
lated with seats. Prussian princes aud
iignitaries stood during the entire ceremo-
~ according to the custom of the Greeks.
rne dignitaries of the realm who were car.
ying the standard and seals of empire,
.ook their stand upon the steps of dais.
After heir majesties had been seated, the
metropolitan. of Novgorod, asked the EN-.
)eror in loud and distinct voice
Are you a true believer2'
The emperor falling on his knees read IN
'eply in a ear voice the Lords PRAYER.
md the apostles creed, ofthe Greek church.
The metropolitan resrondidg may the
,race of the Holy Ghost remain with thee"
iescended from the dais.
The following customary summons was
hen thrice repeated by the bishop:
III there be any OF you here present
Alexander, son Of Alexander, should not
20 crowned by the grace OF God emperor
md autocrat of all the Rlssias of Moscow of
keiff, Of Vlademer, of Novgorod, Car. of
kazan, Of Astrakan, Of Poland, of Siberia.
If Khorson Laurida, of Grouse GessodaT,
If Pskof, grand duke of Smolesnk. OF
Iithuania, Of Volhensenia, of Podolya and
,f Finland, prince OF Estonis Esthonia. of
Livonia,. Of Court and of Semigslia. of The
Of Priestok, of Corelis, Of Foer.
u lnger, Of Poim. Of Viatks, of Bul.
,aria and other countries, master and
,raDd duke Of the lower countries in Nov.
.orod. Of Tcheragoff, Of Riazon, Of Polotker.
Rostof, Of Jarostof, Of Bielozenk. OF
)uderke, Of Kontisk, Of Vitelsk, OF Mist.
aft and of oil the countries Of the north.