The Dickinson press., 1883-06-02
4 PEACEFUL PAGEANT.
AtefUNdur C.ToUWcd (..-uy of Rus
Sia, Hith No OUTBREAKS Of the
D1'c0HcN NihiiiStS.
The kremlin Resembling With Ccre.
monial Din md Filled With
Dazzling Splendor.

monial Din md Filled With
Dazzling Splendor.
Moscow. May 27.-At Z O'Clock this morn
ing the Inauguration of tho magnificent cero.
MONIES attendant upon the coronation Of the
emperor aud empress of Russia was announced
by the ringing of Il hundred bells, and by the
thunder of artillery. Even at that early hou1
The streets We're tArongei with pc pie, visitors
from abroad and from other parts of the en-
pre- crowdinS tho residents, and all striving tc
secure eligible places from which to view the
PROCESSION and such portions of tho ceremo
itself as those not particularly favored nigh,
be able to witness. During the entire night, in
tact, there was unusual activity i'll the streets,
for not only were people there whose anxiety
concerning and interest in the coronation kept
1hcm awake, but strong guards of soldiers
i'strolIed all parts of the city, giving the streets
q very martial appearance. Great bodies of
soldiers shortly before 6 o'clock were stationed
along thcroute of the procession, four miles in
length, and occupied The streets on either side,
keeping people on the walk. All unreserved
spaces in the streets were speedily filled by
eager slS!it-seers, while tho windows, door
ways and housetops Were let out at fabulous
| prices to visitors.
AT THE CATHEDRAL.
Those disnitaTies of the realm who were to
take part in the actual ceremony of the corona
hon according to programme at the
Cathedral of the Holy Assumption, within the
walls of the kremlin. These function
aries entered the magnificent building
at just 1880 a. IN. AT s O'Clock there
followed, IN order, the princes of foreign gov
eilmeht5, nobility OF Russia and other states of
Europe. and special and regular ambassadors
OF foreign countries residing in Russia. Tho
utmost care was exercised to prevent admls-
sion OF any unauthorized or improper petsons.
each Que as he appeared at tho entrance being
required to exhibit y carefully prepared ticket
M,l!eh was subjected to the closest scrutiny.
Tins form WAS observed both at the gate of the
Nrcm!n and ut til" doors OF the cathedral. AT
the request of Gen. Won Schwcinltz, ambas-
Sa!or from Germany, eighty members, COM
prlslnS the diplomatic corps, assembled at his
mansion and wcro conveyed thence to the
hrcmlll. The remainder of the diplomatic
body, consisting of attaches of the
various legations, were assigned to
positions in the tribune Just outside
INC cathedral proper. Whom the white
walls of loat wondrous place closed on all of
mo crowd that could be ADMITTED, u choir of
BOYS eliantad il 1a Dcuin, and amidst pro-
to'lad silence outside tho church, as we'll AS in
Ut, tiiH CLERGY, accompanied by ~acolytcs bearing
Gloss, ANA cwcrs of holy water, Proceeded
TO receive tho czarwiiz. This scicn If roy
atty, WHO was in tho midst of Il brilliant cor
toSe, took = place at tho right hand OF the
throne. When
THE IMPERIAL PROCESSION STARTED
1T was made known 10 those inside tho catho.
dral by renowel ringing of bells, by sonorou:
music from scores of bands and tho shouts of
those outside. AS tho royal pair appeared at
The doors of tho palace The immense multitude
immediately uncovered their heads and
burs. into loud acclamatlons. Even Won.
ell were bolnet-barc, and the enthusiasm
wa unaffected. AT the head of the royal pro-
cesslon was Tie master of ceremonies, thanked
by heralds richly cilI and mounted upon pure
white horses. 1T was of immense length, and
comprised deputies from the .A.sittic states Of
me empire, students oil the university, clergy,
judges, nobility and projects from every sec.
ton of the empire. When it's front rank
reached the doors of the palace, it was met by
the emperor, wearing the white uniform of a
co!one! of tho imperial guards, and by the
empress, dressed in ~ Russian na'io ral Co.'S
tume of black velvet. richly embroidered with
diamonds, and girllcd with u magnificent belt of
gems. The empress leaned on the arm of her
royal %consort. Tho l,air placed themselves be-
meath Il canopy, richly wrought in silk and gold,
and borne by thirty-two generals of high mill.
lary rank. They then took their places near
tho head of the procession, being directly after
the rcSalla. AT THIS moment the entire body
of clergy emerged from tho cathedral in order
to meet the reSalia, which they publicly
sprinkled with holy water ana perfumed with
Incense. Upon entering tho portals of the
cathedral the emperor and impress wore nc.
ccived by the metropolitan of Moscow. The
metroEolitans of Novsorod aud Kieff presented
them the cross to be kissed, and sprinkled
with holy water, first the emperor, then the
empress, before the sacred images which
tianked the DOORS of the cathedral. I'hev
kNrlt and 1,pTyo,t fl,pir 1o,lo ~ ftov ,,L;.l H.
We're conducted to ancient thrones of ivory and
silver. Alexander occupied the
HISTORICAL THRONE or THE CAR VLADIMIR
MoNAMAGUE,
while the empress WAS seated in an arm chair
gilded and encrllsted with jewels. The thrones
were placed upon Il Gals erected between tho
middle columns Of the cathedral. Over the
ais was q canopy of scarlet velvet, suspended
from the archeG roof, embroidered with gold and
med with silvct ~brocade, which was worked
with The arms of Russia and all her DEEPEN
ielicios IN mos ingenious manner. In front of
the thrones were two tables covered with gold
cloil, upon which were placed tho crowns
and scepter. Mono but foreign princes were
accommodated with seats. Tho Russian princes
and dlsnltarles stood during the entire cere-
church. The dignilarics of the realm, who
were carrying the standards and seals of the
Umpire. took their stand uIon the steps of tho
tlals After their majestles hal pecn seated
t!ie metropolitan of Novgorod asked tie M
p"ror i'll q loud aud distinct voice: Are You
a true believers" The clnperor, falling on his
knees, read III reply, i'll Il clear voice, the Lords
Prayer and the Apostles Creed OF the Greek
church. Tho metropolitan, responding, MAY
the grace of the Holy Ghost remain with thee
descended from the dais. The following GUS
tomary summon was then three times repeat
cd by the bishop:
AI.EXANDEE's TITLES.
If there be any OF you here I.esent knowing any
impeachment for which AleAundcr, son OF -AcXan-
emperor and autocrat of all The ltussiaS, of Mos
COW, Of kictf. of vladimir, of Novgorod; ear of
hnsaa, OF astracla.n, of Poland, IF Siberia. of
hsietson-Taur1ia of Grosi: geosoudar of Pskoif.
grant GiSe of smoensk, Of Li;huania, of Noihess-
nla, of iodolia and of Finland; prince of E>tllonia.
OF Iirania, of C~ouriand. OF Semigolia, of tho
SomAyrdes, of E~ielastok, Carel:a, of Foer,
of l,sor, of Perm. of vlutka, of But
saia and Of otAes ,countries; master
Navcorod, of 1cieneresotF. Of l;iazan, of polotssk,o of
l~sostotf. of JaIas!otf, of hi lusek. of Oudark Ahbar-
dcf>k, koHdisk. OF Arieish, of Mishtaff and of all tho
countries Of the North. master absolute of Ivetsk,
OF ktstalrisk, OF habardinsk and of the territory of
k'sk, master of Turkestan. heir Ire>ulnptive of
NorwaY and duke of Slcswick-Ho.stei Of Stor-
lnarl!a, of Ditbmarz and of O!denhurg, let him
rome forward now, in the nalue Of the Holy Trinity,
and show what the impeachment is, or let him re-
main dumbfolevcr.
After reading selections from the Gospel, the
m~etropolitans of Novogoroi and kietr again as
cended the dais and invested the emperor with
the imperial mantle of erlninc, the metropolis
tan OF Moscow saying at the same time: Cover
and protect thy people as this robo protects
thee The emperor responded: 81 will, |
will, l will, God helping" The METROPOLITAN of
Novogorod, crossing his hands upon the head