The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1883-06-05
THE CzAR CROWNED.
The Great Emperor Wends His
Way to the Holy City of
the Kremlin.

The Great Emperor Wends His
Way to the Holy City of
the Kremlin.
Moscow, May 27.-At Z this morning
the Inauguration and magnificent cere
attendant upon the coronation OF
the Emperor and Empress of all the
Rassias was announced by the ringing
OF hundreds OF bells and by the thunder
Of artillery Even at that early hour the
streets were thronged with people, visit'
ors from abroad and from other parts OF
the Empire crosding 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 we're
people there whose anxiety concerning
an interest in the coronation kept them
awake, but strong guards of soldiers pa
troIled oil parts Of the city, giving the
streets a very martial appearance. Great
hodies OF soldiers shortly before 9
&c ocs v re sta ioned along the route oi
the procession. tour miles in length, and
occupied the streets on either side, keep
ing people on the walks. All unreserved
spaces were speedily rtai
Filled by Eager Sightseers,
while the windows doorways and house
tops we're let out at fabulous prices to
visitors The dignitaries of the Realm,
who we're to take part in the actual cere-
mony OF the coronation asseh hbled, ac-
cording to the prearranged programme
at the Cathedral of Holy Assumption
within the walls OF the Kremlin. These
funetionaries entered the magnificent
building at 730 A. NJ. About s there
followed in order Princes Of foreign gov
erpmenta,, nobility OF r issia, other states
Of Europe and special and regular Am
Of foreign countries residing
ln Russia.
The Utmost Care
was exercised to prevent the admission
Of any unauthorized or improper. person,
each one as he appeared at the entrance
being required to exhibit carefully pre-
pared tickets, which were subjected to
the closest scrutiny. This form was OBJ
served both at The gate Of the Kremlin
and doors of the Cathedral. At the re-,
quest OF Gen. Won weinetz,, Ambas-
sador from Germany, eighty members
the Diplomatic Corps assem-
bled at his mansion and we're conveyed
thence to the Kremlln in superb equi-
page richly gilded as to their harness
and cuats OF arms.
9gfg The Remainder a;..i
Of the diplomatic body, consisting OF at
taches Of various legations, were assign
ed TO positions in the Tribune, just out
side The Cathedral proper, but inside the
inclosure OF the Kremlin, when the white
walls that surrounded the palace were
closed the crowd was all that could be
admitted. The te deum was chanted
and amidst profound silence outside the
church as well as'in it. the clergy accom-
psnie by Acolytes bearing the cross and
the ever of holy water proceeded to re-
ceive the Czarovitch.
q This Scion of Royalty,
who was in the midst Of brilliant cor
tege, took place at the right hand.
When the imperial procession started it
was made known to those inside the Ca
thedrsl by renewed ringing of bells, by
sonorous music OF bands and by the
shouts OF those outside. As the royal
party appeared at the doors Of the pal
ace the immense multitude Immediately
uncovered their heads and burst into
lond acclamations. Even women were
bonnet hare, and the enthusiasm was as
as 1t wss spontaneous and
heavy. Al the Cathedral the procession,
which nov fS,Gi isoilG S + 'sae agst1
y. - Entered tile Kremlin,
was the master OF ceremonies aanked by
heraids mounted upon five white horses
1t was OF immense length and comprised
of deputies from the Asiatic States En-
pire, Studen's of the University, Clergy,
Judges of Nobility and Prefects from
every section ofthe Empire. When its
front rank reached the doors of the pal
ace i. was met by the Emperor, wearing
the white uniform of C)lonel OF the In
perial Guards, and by the Empress dress
ed iu the Russian national costume ei
black velvet. richly embroidered with di.
almonds and girdled with magnificent
Belt of Precious Stones.
: The. ,Empress, leaning on the arm, ,oI