Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-06-09

Present at the Cathedral to Witness the
C~erclnonics-The Imperial Banquet, Etc.
SAFELY CROWNED.
Moscow, May g.
The solemn ceremony of the coronation Of
Alexander I'LL, Car of all the Russias, took
place yesterday amid scenes of unbounded
enthusiasm. Despite the threatening
weather and streets muddy from the rains
of Saturday, the streets were crowded as
early as seven o'clock in the morning, when
the booming cannon at the kremlin gave
the signal for the opening of the days
ceremonies. An hour afterward the
court and other officials assembled i'll
the cathedral and We're quickly fol-
lowed by a large representation of distin-
guishsd personages from all, parts of the En-
pire and from all the principals Nations of
the world. The Czarowitz and Grand
brief interval of suspense and eager eXpecta-
ton, and when everything had been with
military precision got into perfect
readiness, the Car and Czarina entered the
Cathedral, walking under Il canopy to the
dais. The Emperor Wore a Generals uni
form and the order of st. Andrew. He
looked calm and self-posscssed. The En-
press wore a silver brocade robe, bordered
with ennine. After the procession had
filed through the Cathedral and all
had taken the places assigned to them, the
coronation services began. The Gar was
sprinkled with holy water and recited the
| Nicene creed, and having had the Imperial
mantle placed upon his shoulders, asked for
the Imperial crown, which he placed upon
his head himself. Further religious cere-
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the Empress to him. She knelt before him,
and he placed a crown upon her head. A
moment afterward the roar of cannon and
the changing of bells announced the conclu-
sion of the ceremony. The crowds in
the streets cheered wildly, and as the
Imperial party left the cathedral the scene
| was one of much enthusiasm. The military
kept the crowds, however, at a respectful
distance from the procession, and never for
amomept was the unrest vigilance relaxed
in keeping the masses rigidly at a distance
from the Emperor. The Imperial party
partook of a grand banquet at the
Gfanovitia. Congratulations are pouring
in on the Emperor and Empress from all
sides.
TIE IMPERIAL BANQUET.
The imperial banquet began at $3.50 p. nj.
in the hall called the Granovitia Palata.
This hall was specially restored for the oc-
c%asion, and was splendidly decorated with
cloth of gold. The Emperor and Empress,
wearing their Crowns, sat at separate tables
on thrones of an equal height. Their maj
estes We're served by distinguished
ers. etc. The first toast was
ellis Majesty, the Emperor which was
followed by a salute of siXty-one guns. The
next was "Her Majesty the Empress,' fol-
lowed by tifty-one guns. The third was the
''Imperial Household" followed by thirty
one guns, and the fourth was ''The Clergy
and all Faithful Subjects" followed by
twenty-one guns. The foreign Princes and
diplomats present stood during the first
course, and afterward, in accordance with the
ancient custom, Withdrew to a separate re-
past.
TIE CARS MANIFESTO.
The Cars manifesto was issued in the
evening, and is a document of very consid-
cradle length. Crowds besieged the print
mg-office to obtain copies, the perusal of
which caused great rejoicing. The mani
festo announces the continuance of the pres
ent state of affairs in Russia, the conditional
pardon of the Poles, the remission of penal
ties for non-political o~tfenses, etc.
INCIDENTS OF TIE CEREMONIES.
Everything passed Off pleasantly and sue
cessfrlly. Silver tokens in memory of the
coronation were distributed i'll twenty
churches here this evening. Before their
Maiesties left the palace Ell route to the
cathedral it was s~prinkled with holy water.
Heavy rain fell before their Majesties
started, but just as they took their places
under the canopy the sun shone brilliantly.
In the cathedral it was noticed that when
the Gar knelt alone to utter a prayer of in-
tercession his eyes filled with tears, and he
sobbed audibly as he read. Inmaking profess
sion of faith his voice was grandly resonant.
The Metropolitan of NOvgOrod almost broke
down in delivering his allocution. Mounted
Cossacks patrolled every street. The troops
lining the route of the procession remained
bareheaded the whole morning. Those UNI
able to obtain admission to the Kremlin re-
manned outside on their knees, close to the
walls, during the best part of the day, pray
ing for the Gar.
The cost of the coronation is estimated at
1000, 900, which will be covered by the is
sue of treasury bills. Only thirteen news
paper correspondents were allowed inside
the Cathedral during the ceremony-six
Russian and seven foreign, the latter
including one English and one Ameri-
can correspondent. An academy professor
and twelve Russian artists have been
appointed to make a complete album of the
events Of the coronation. The Kremlin
square was so densely packed that it would
have been impossible for any person to
have extricated his arms should he have in
tended to use them against the Gar. The
Cars crown dates from the period of En-
peror Paul L., and is valued at {, OOO, 900
roubles.
GERMAN AND BRITISH
BERLIN, May 2s.
The Russian standard was hoisted on the
Embassy yesterday. A solemn Ic Dcum
was performed in the Embassy church, at
which all Prussian Generals and officials
were present. The Emperor, who was
slightly indisposed, and the Crown Prince
We're represented by their personal Adju-
tants. The Official Gazette says:
Germany has special reasons for
taking a sympathetic interest in
the coronation. Family connection and
common interest III peace combine to make
Germany wish for a successful reign of the
Gar" The NOrh Deutsche Zcitung prays
the coronation may be the starting point of
a new era Of happiness and peace.
LONDON. May %.
The Times correspondent, the only Eng
lish newspaper represented in the cathedral,