Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-05-28
The Day Passes eft Without
Violence.
The Gear Warmly Received
by the People.
The Ceremonies Witnessed by :
Multitude Of People.
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quietly. No violence. At seven O'Clock
this morning the Inauguration of the mag
niicent ceremonies attendant upon the coro-
nation was announced by ringing hundreds
of bells and by thunder of artillery. Even
at that early hour the streets were animate
with throngs of people, both residents and
visitors from abroad and from other parts of
the Empire, who were striving to secure
eligible places from which to view the pro-
cession, and such portions of the ceremony
itself as those not particularly favored
might be able to witness. Even at a
far earlier hour there was unusual activity in
the streets, for not only people were there
whose anxiety and excitement in regard to
the event kept them awake, but strong guards
of soldiery patrolled all parts of the city and
gave the scene semi-martial appearance.
Great bodies of military began shortly be-
fore six o'clock to display along the route of
the procession, four miles in length, and to
occupy the streets on either side, keeping
the people back on the walks. All unre
served spaces in the streets were speedily
filled by eager sight seers, while the door
ways and house tops were let out at fabulous
prices. Those dignitaries of the realm who
were to take part in the actual ceremonies of
the coronation assembled according to the
arranged plans at the Cathedral of Holy As
SUMPTION, within the walls of Kremlin.
These functonaries entered the building at
Z 80 A. NJ. At O'Clock there followed in
order princes Of foreign governments, nobil
ity 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 anv unauthorized person, each one as he
appeared at the entrace being required to ex
hibit carefully prepared ticket of admis ion
which was subjected to the closest scrutiny.
This form was observed both at the gate of
Kremlin and the doors of the cathedral.
At the request of Gen. Won Schweinitz,
ambassador from Germany. the so members
comprising the diplomatic corps here, as
sembled at his mansion and were conveyed
thence to Krenlin in superbly equipped
coaches. The remainder of the diplomatic
body, consisting of attaches of various lega-
tons, were assigned to positions in the trib-
une outside the cathedral proper, but
inside the enclosure of kremlin. When
the white walls of that wOndrous place
enclosed all the crowd that could be admit
ted. the choir of boys chanted Te Deum and
admidst profound silence, outside the church
as well as well as in. The clergy, accom-
panied by acolytes, bearing a cross and an
ever of holy water. proceeded to receive the
Czarevitch. This scion of royalty, who was
in the midst of brilliant cortege. took place
at the right hand of the throne. 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 out
side.
As the royal pair appeared at the doors of
the palace the multitude uncovered their
heads and burst into loud acclamations, and
the enthusiasm was as unaffected as it was
spontaneous and hearty. At the head of the
royal procession, which now entered Kremlin,
was the master of ceremonies, f1anked by
heralds richly clad and mounted upon white
horses. 1t was of immense length and COM
prised deputies from the Asiastic States of
the Empire, students of the University,
clergy judges, nobility and projects from
every section of the Empire. When its
front rank reached the doors of the palace it
was met by the Emperor, wearing the white
uniform of a colonel of the Imperial Guards.
The Empress was dressed in Russian national
costume of black velvet, richly embroidered
with diamonds. Her zone was girdled with
a magnificent belt of precious stones. The
pair placed themselves beneath the conopy,
richly wrought in silk and gold and borne by
thirty-two generals. They then took their
place near the head of the procession, being
directly after the regala. At this moment
the entire body of clergy emerged from the
cathedral in order to meet the regalia, which
they sprinkled with holy water and perfumed
with incense. Upon entering the portals of
the cathedral the Emperor and Empress were
received by the Metropolitan Of Moscow.
The Metropolitans of Novogorod and
kieff presented to them the cross to be kissed
and sprnkled with holy water, first the Eau
peror and then the Empress. Before the
sacred images, which 1anked the doors of
the cathedral, they kneeled and bowed their
heads, after which they were conducted to the
ancient thrones of ivory and silver. Alexan-
der occupied the historical throne of Gar
Vladima Monomague. while the Empress
was seated in an arm chair. glded and en-
crusted with jewels. The thrones were
placed upon dais, erected between the mid
die columns of the cathedral Owe the das
was canopy of scarlet velvet, suspended
from an arched roof. embroidered with gold
and lined with silver braid which was
enworked with the arms of Russia and all her
dependencies in most ingenious manner.
In front of the thrones we're two tables Gov
cred with gold cloth, upon which were
placed the crowns, the orb and the sceptre.
None but the foreign princes were accom-
modated with seats. The Russian dignita-
les of the realm stood during the entire GER
emory according to the custom of the Greek.
The dignitaries of the empire who were car
rying the standard and seals of the Empire
took their stand upon the steps of the dais.
After their majesties had been seated the
Metropolitan of Novogorod asked the En-
peror in a loud distinct voice:
''Are you true believer"
The Empeor falling on his knees read in
clear voice the Lords prayer and the apostles
creed OF the Greek church.
The Metropolitan responding 'sMay the
grace of the HOLY Ghost always remain with
thee" decended from the dais.
The following the customary summons was
then three times repeated blythe Bishop:
If there be any of you here present know
ing any impeachment for which Alexander son
of Alexander. should not be crowned BY the
grace of God, Emperor ard Autocrat of all
Russias. let him come forward now, in the
name of the holy trinity and show what the
impedin,ent is, or let him remain dumb for
ever.
After reading selections from gospel, the