River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-05-31

The imperial banquet began at $50 p. m,
In the hall called Granovitatia Paiata- This
hall was specially restored for the occasion
and was splendldly decorated with cloth
gold. The emperor and empress, wearing
their CROWNS SAT a. separate tables, or thrones,
of rnequal heighth. Their majestes were
served by distinguished mobiles, acting as
cup bearers, carvers, etc. The first
toast was, "His majesty, the emperor"
which was followed by a salute Of
sixiy-one guns; next was "Her majesty, the
empress followed by ifty-one guns; the
third was ''fhe 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
dpiomatis's present stood during the first
course, and afterward in accordance with the
ancient custom, Withdrew 30 separate repast
The weather was fine throughout the day and
everything passed of successfully. Silver
tokens ia memory of the day were distributed
in twenty Moscow churches tonight
Before their majesties left the place, the
route TO the cathedral was spriukled with holy
water. Heavy rain fell before their majesties
started, but just as they took their places
under a canopy the sun shone brilliantly. In
the cathedral it was noticed when the car
knelt alone to utter the prayer of intercesson;
his eyes filed with tears and he sObbed
Mounted Cossacks patroled every street Troops
lined the route, aud the procession remained
bareheaded, the whole morning Those unable
toobtain adm sslon to the kremlin remained
outside on their knees close to the walls dur
ing the best part of the day praying for the
eur A correspondent who has witnessed the
greatest IA ga tot the last thirty five years.
saws the spectacle eliminating IN the advent
Of their majestes, crowned and robed, was The
most imposing ard splendid he ever beheld
THE COST OF CORONATION
is estimated at e., 600, 600, which viii be COW
cred BY the issu9 Of treasury bi L. Only thr-
teen new paper correspondents were allowed
inside the cathedral during the cerem puy-six
RUSSIAN and seven foreign the latter including
one English and one American CORES pondenL
An academy professor and twelve Russian art
lists were appointed 10 make complete
album of the scenes Of the cornatlou KremIIn
square was so densely packed it would have
been impossible for any miscreant 10 have ex-
tracted his aims should he have intended to
dates from the period of Emperor Paul l., and
is valued at 1000, 900 roubles
THE CARS MANIFESTO
was issued this evening, and is document of
very considerable lengjh. Crowds besieged
the printing Office to obtain COPIES. perusal
of it caused great rejoicing. The czar has adj
dressed the following rescript to Degiers, min
lister of foreign Affairs:
The great power and glory acquired by Russia.
thanks TO Divine providence, the extent OF her en-
pre and her numerous population. leave room
for any idea of further conquests. My solicitude
Is exclusively devoted to the peaceabe develop
ment of the country and its prosperity, to the
preservation of friendly relations with foreign
powers, the basis of existing treaties, and the
maintenance of the dignity of the empire. Having
found In your constant, jealous and useful cola
borator for the promotion OF these views in the
direction of our international relations. / confer
you my order Of ST. Aexauders newski. in dia-
M ends, as testimonial of my gratitude
LoNDoL. May 2S.-The Times correspond
ent the only English newspaper representative
in the cathedral, says the ceremony was grand
and imposing Nv pen can give only faint
and imperfect outline of the event The illu-
limitations tonight are magnificent The city
looks like a mass of yariegated fires.
Theslnanlf sto announces continuance OF
the present state of affairs in Russia the con-
dilional pardon of Poles, remission of penal
ties fer non political offenscs, aud other mat
ters as previously referred to IN these dis
matches