Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-05-28
The Great Emperor Wsnds His
Way to the Holy City uf
the Kremlin.
Peacefully, Amid the Booming Of
Artillery and Demonstrations
From the Vast Multitude,
He Officially Receives His Many
Titles as the Only Absolute
Monarch on Earth.

Slas was ann01nce0 Dy the ringing Vi hun-
dreds of bells and by the thunder OF artil-
terry. Even at that early hour the streets
were thronged with people, visitors from
abroad and from other parts OF the Empire
crowdipg the residents 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. Daring the en-
tire night, in fact, there was unusual &C
activity in the streets, for not only were
people there whose anxiety concerning and
interest in the coronation kept them awake,
but strong guards OF soldiers patrolled all
parts of the city, giving the streets very
martial appearance. Great bodies Of SOL
diers shortly before O'Clock were station
ed along the route OF the procession, four
miles in length, and occupied the streets
on either side, keeping people on the
walks All unreserved spaces were speedily
Filled by Eager Sigh:.Seers,
while the windows, doorways and house
tops were let out at fabulous prices 10 yisi-
tors. The dignitares OF the Realm, who
OF the coronation assembled, according to
the prearTanged programme at the Cathed-
raj of Holy Assumption within the walls
OF the Kremlin. These functionaries en-
tered the magnificent building at I'D A.
NJ. About S, there followed in order
Princes of foreign governments. nobility OF
Russia, and other states OF Europe and
special and regul T km baSsadors Of foreign
countries residing in Russia.
The Utmost Care
was exercised to prevent the admission OF
any unauthorized or improper person,
each one as he appeared at the entrace be-
ing requested to exhibit carefully pre-
pared tickets, which were subjects to the
closest scrutiny. This form was observed
both at the gate Of the kremlin and doors
of the Cathedral. At tho request of Gen
eral Won Schvanetz, Ambassador from
Germany, eighty members comprising the
Diplomatic Corps assembled at his man.
sion and were conveyed thence TO the
Eremlin in q superb eguipage, richly
@ ided as TO their harness and coats Of
arms.
The Remainder
az the diplomatic body, consisting OF at.
inches of various legations, were assigned
TO positions in the Tribune just outside
the Cathedral proper, but inside the in
closure Of the kremlin, when the white
walls that surrounded the places were
closed, the crowd was all that could be ad-
mitted. The TIE deum was chanted and
amidst profound silence outside the church
as well as in it, the clergy accompanied by
Acolytes bearing the cross and the ever OF
Holy water proceeded TO receive the
CzaroTitch
This Scion Of Royalty,
who was in the midst of brilliant cortcge,
took place at the right hand. When the
Imperial procession started it was made
known to those inside the Cathedral by re-
newed ringing Of bells, and by sonorous
music OF bands, and by the shouts Of those
outside. AS the Royal party appeared at
the doors Of the palace the immense null
titude Immediately uncovered their heads
and burst into loud aCclamations. Even
women were bonnet bare, and the enthusi-
asm was as unaffected as it was spontane-
Gus and heavy. At the Cathedral the pro-
cession, which now
Entered tho Kremlin
was the master OF ceremonies iianked by
heralds mounted upon five white horses.
1t was of an immense length and COM
prised of deputies from the AsiatIc States
Empire, Students OF the University, Cler-
gy, Judges OF Nobility and Projects from
every section of the. Empire, when its
front rank reached the doors OF the Palace
II was met by the Emperor, wearing the
white Uniform OF Colonel OF the
Imperial guards, and by the Empress
dressed in the Russian national costume
of black velvet, richly embroidered with
diamonds and girdled with a magnificent
Fct OF Precious Stones,
r : press, leaning on the arm OF her
y, Il sort placed themselves benesth
a canopy richly wrought in silk and gold:
and were borne by thirty-two generals OF
high military rank. They then took a
place near the heart OF the procession,
being directly after the regalia. AT this
moment the entire body OF clergy emerged
from the cathedral with the crown which
they publicly sprinkled with holy water
and perfumed with incense. pom enter
ing the posts Of the cathedral the Emperor
and Empress were received by the metro
politans OF Moscow. The metrOpOlitans Of
Noyogorod and Kief presented them the
Cross 10 be Kissed
and sprinkled with holy water, first the
Emperor and then the Empress. Before
the sacred images which fanked the door
of the Cathedral, they knelt and bowed
their heads, after which they were conduct
ed TO the ancient throne Of ivory and sill.
yer. Alexander occupied the historical
throne OF the Car Villa MOnomagee, while
the Empress was seated in an arm chair
gilded and enCrusted with jewels. The
thrones were placed upon a dais erected
between two columns OF the Cathedral.
over ;he re daiS wss csagr; Of scarlet velvet
suspended from the arched roof, embroid'
cred with gold and lined with silver bro.
cade which was
Worked With the Arms Of Russia
in most ingeni Gus manner. In front oil
the thrones were two tables covered with
gold cloth. upon which were placed the
crowns. Foreign princes were accom- mo-
dated with seats. Russian princes and dig
nataries stood during the entire ceremony,
according to the custom OF the Greek. The
dignataries of the realm who we.y carry
ing the standard and seals Of the Empire,
took their stand upon steps Of the dais.
After their majesties had been seated the
Metropolitan OF Novsgorad asked the En-.
peror in a loud and distinct voice: Are
YOU true believer" The Emperor
Falling on His Knees Read
in repIy in a clear voice the Lords Prayer
and Apostles Creed OF the Greek church,
the Metropolitan responding. May the
grace OF the Holy Ghost remain with thee,
descended from the dais. The following
customary summons were then three times
reported BY the Bishop: If there be any
of you here present
Kpowfng any ImPedtmeuf
for which Alexander, son OF Alexander
should not be crowned by the grace ef
God Emperor and Autocrst OF all the
Russias, Of Moscow. Of kief, OF Niadi'
mir, of Vovgorod; Gar Of Kszan. OF As
trakhan; Of Poland, Of Siberia. OF kher-
son .Tawride. Of Grousi: GosoUdsr Of Pskoy
Grand Duke Of Smolensk, Of Lthuania, Of
Volbynia, Of Pofolia and OF Finland: {:
Prince Of Estonis, OF Liyonis. OF Courisnd,
of semieslia, of the Samoiedes, OF Bieios.
tok, Of Corelia, of Foes Of Ingor. OF
Perm. of Walks. Of Bulgaria. and OF
other countries: Master aad Grand
Dule of the Lower Countries in Sovgo-od..
Of Tcbernigof. OF Riasan. OF Polotsk, OF
Rostoff, of JsrostaE, OF Bisloserk, Of
Oudork. Of Oldorsk, OF Kindisk, Of vitsisk,
of Miskbett and of all the countries OF tse
North; Master Absolute Of Iyerst, of Nss-
tolpisk. ofKalsrdinsk, and Of the territory
Of Armenia; Sovereign Of Noua'sin Princes
of Tcherkask; Master Of Turkestan; Heir
Presumptiye Of Norway. ard Duke OF
Srhleswig. Holstein, OF Stormarne. OF n'h-
II ~ az hifu (nne