The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1883-06-09
CZAR OF ALL THE RUSSIAS.
alexander Alexandrovitch Duly Crowned
at Moscow-Solemn Ceremonies I'm the
,SpiendtdIy Decorated Cathedral of the
AssnmptiOn-The Imperial Banquet at
fully Carried Out.

Moscow, May 27.-At Z o'clock this
morning the Inauguration of the magni-
fcent ceremonies 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 people,
the visitors from abroad and from other
parts of the empire crowding the resi-
dents, 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
10 the streets, for not only were people
there whose anxiety concerning and
whose interest III the coronation kept
them awake, but strong guards of sol
aIers patroled all parts of the city, CIV
-ng the streets very martial appear
ance. Great bodies of soldiers shortly
before 6 A. NJ. were stationed along the
route of the procession, four miles III
ength, and occupied the streets on
walks. All unreserved spaces in the
streets were speedily filed by eager
sightseers, while the windows, doorways
and house-tops were let out at fabulous
prices to visitors.
When the imperial procession started,
it was made known to those inside the
cathedral. by 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 the immense multitude immedi-
stely uncovered their heads and burst
into loud acclamations. Even women
we're bonnet-bare, and the enthusiasm
vas unaffected as it was spontaneous
and hearty. At the head of the royal
procession, which now entered the
Kremlin, was the master of ceremonies,
fanked by heralds richly clad and
mounted upon pure white horses. The
procession was of immense length and
comprised of deputies from the Aslatic
states of the empire, students of the
university, the clergy, judges, nobility
and projects from every section of the
empire. When its front rank reached
the door of the palace it was met by the
emperor, wearing the white uniform of
colonel of the Imperial Guards, and
by the empress, dressed in tae Russian
national costume of black velvet, richly
embroidered with diamonds, and girdled
with a magnificent belt of precious
stones. The Empress leaned on tue
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. They then took their
place near the head of the procession,
beiDg directly after the regalia.
At this moment the entire body of
clergy emerge from the cathedral in
order TO meet the regaIia, 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 metro
politan of Moscow. The metrOpolItans
of Novogorod and K;eff presented them
the cross to be kissed, and sprinkled
with holy water, first the emperor
and then the empress. Before the
sacred images which hanked the doors
Of the cathedral the royal pair knelt
aud bowed their heads, after which they
ivory and silver. Alexander occupied
the historical throne of the Gar Vladi-
mar Monomagul, while The empress was
seated III an arm chair, gilded and en-.
crusted with jewels. The thrones were
placed upon a dais erected between the
middle columns of the cathedral. Ovel
the dais was canopy of scarlet velvet,
suspended from the arched roof, em-
broidered with gold and lined with sill
yer brocade, which was worked with the
arms of Russia and all her dependencies
in most Ingenious manner. In front
of the thrones were two tables covered
witn gold cloth, upon which were placed
the crowns and scepter. None but for
eign princes were accommodated with
seats. The Russian princes and Dig
nitaries stood during the entire GER
emony, according to the custom of the
Greeks. The dignitaries of the realm
who were carrying the standards and
seals of the empire took their stand upon
the steps of the dais.
After their majesties had been seated,
the metropolitan of Novgorod asked the
emperor in a loud and distinct voice:
care you true believer?" The en-
peror, falling on his knees, read IN reply
in a 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" Descending from the dals, the
| following customary summons was then
thrice repeated by the bishop: ''If
| there be any of you here present know
| ing any impediment for which Alexan-
der, son of Alexander, should not be
crowned by the grace of God emperor
| and autocrat OF all the Russias, let him
| come forward now, in the name of the
Holy Trinity, and show what the impedi-
| ment is, or let him remain dumb for.
/ ever"
| After reading selections from the Cos.
| pei, the metropohtans of Novgorod and
/ Kieff gain ascended the da's, invested
| the emperor with the imperial mantle OF
| ermine, the metropolitan of Moscow
| saving at the same time: "Cover anG
protect thy people as this robe protects
| and covers thee" The emperor re-
spondeo: 81 viii, l will, | will, Goo
| helping"
The metropolitan Of Novogorod
crossing his hands upon the head of the
| emperor, then invoked the benedIctloI
of Almighty God upon hun and his reign
and delivered to Alexander III. the
crown of Russia, who placed it upon his
| own head, and assuming the scepter anc
orb, took his seat upon the throne. He
then returned the insignia of his title tC
the dignitaries appolntedtore receive them
and called the empress, who knelt be
fore him. He touched her head lightly
| with the crown of the emperor, anc
then formally crowned her with her Owl
crown. The expression and attitude o
the empress as sue knelt was one of sym
pathy with her royal husband. ant
touched the audience deeply. The GA
presented throughout grave and deco
rous dignity and nobleness of demean
or which also provoked the admiration
of all. After the empress had been dull,
invested with the imperial mantle aut
their maiesties were both seated agail
on their thrones, the arehdeacon intone,
tho iolperIal fitlaS and azuo aDoYnip