The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-01
PEAOEF'UL Z AGEIANT.
.AlenHnda, Crowned Gsar of R,ss-.
sta, qUitlt No Outbreak Of the
Dreaded Niltilists.
The Kremlin Resounding with Cere.
monial Din md Filled With
Dazzling splendor.

Dazzling splendor.
Moscow, May 27.--At7 o'clock this morn
ing tho Inauguration Of the magnificent cere-
monies attendant upon the coronation Of the
by the ringing OF o hundred bells. and by the
thunder Of artillery. Even at that early hour
the streets were thronged with pes ple, visitors
pire crowding 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. During tho entire night in
fact, there was unusual 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
patroed all parts of the city, giving the streets
very martial appearance. Great bodies Of
soldiers shortly before o'clock were stationed
along tho route of tho procession, four miles in
length, and occupied the streets on either side,
keeping people on tho walk. All unreserved
spaces in the streets were speedily filed by
eager sight-seers, while tho windows, door,
ways and housetops were let out at fabulous
prices to visitors.
AT THE CATHEDRAL.
Those dgnitaries OF the realm who wero to
take part in the actual ceremony of the corona
ton assembled 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 1870 m. At o'clock there
followed, in order, the princes of foreign gov
ernments, nobility 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 admls-
sion Of any unauthorized or improper persons,
each one as he appeared at the entrance being
which was subjected to the closest scrutiny.
| This form was observed both at the gate of the
Kremlin and at the doors Of the cathedral. AT
| the request of Gen. Won Schweinitz, ambas-
sador from Germany, eighty members, CON-
prising the diplomatic corps, assembled at his
mansion and were conveyed thence to the
Kremlin. Tho remainder OF the diplomatic
| body, consisting Of attaches Of the
| various legations, were assigned 10
positions in the tribune just outside
wallis of that wondrous place closed on all Of
tho crowd that could be admitted, choir OF
! boys chanted Te Deum, and amidst pro-
found silence outside the church, as well as in
| it. the clergy, accompanied by acolytes bearing
CROSSES and ewers OF holy water, proceeded
atty, who was in the midst of brilliant cor
| tege, took place ut the right hand of the
throne. When
THE IMPERIAL PROCESSION STARTED
it was made known to those inside the cathe.
dral by renewed ringing of bells, by sonorous
music from scores of bands aud the shouts oil
those outside. As tho royal pair appeared al
the doors of the palace the immense multitude
Immediately uncovered their heads ant
burst into loud acclamations. Even WON.
| Ell wore bonnet-bare, and tho enthusiasm
was unaffected. At the head OF tho royal pro
cession was the master of ceremonies, fanked
by heralds richly clad and mounted upon pure
| white horses. 1t was of Immense length, and
| comprised deputies from the Asiatic states o.
the empire, students of the university, clergy,
| judges, nobility and projects from every sec
ton of the empire. When it's front rank
the emperor, wearing the white uniform of
colonel Of the imperial guards, and by the
| empress, dressed in Russian natio lal cos.
tune of black velvet, richly embroidered will
diamonds, and girdlcd with magnificent belt o.
| gems The empress leaned on the arm of her
royal consort The pair placed themselves be-
meath canopy, richly wroushtin silk and gold
and borne by thirty-two generals of high mill
tary rank They then took their places neal
the head of the procession, being directly afte
the regala. At this moment the entire bod,
OF clergy emerged from the cathedral in orde
to meet the regalia, which they publlcl,
sprinkled with holy water and perfumed witt
| incense Upon entering tho portals of the
cathedral the emperor and empress were re
ceivcd by the metropolitan of Moscow. TIN
nehopolitans of Novgorod and Kief presented
them the cross to be kissed, and sprinklee
with holy water, first the emperor, then tn
| empress, before the sacred images which
fanked the doors of tho cathedral They
! knelt and bowed their heads, after which tho,
were conducted to ancient thrones of ivory ant
silver. Alexander occupied the
| HISTORICAL THRONE OF TEE GEAR vLAD1N1
MoNAMAGUE,
while the empress was seated in an arm chat
gilded and encrusted with jewels. The throue
were placed upon dais erected between the
| middle columns of the cathedral. Over til,
ais was canopy Of scarlet velvet, suspende;
from the arched roof, embroidered with gold ant
lined with silver brocade, which was worked
with the arms of Russia and oil her depen
dencics IN most ingenious manner. In front o
the thrones were two tables covered with golt
cloth, upon which were placed the crowns
and scepter. None but foreign princes were
accommodated with seats. The Russian princes
and dignitaries stood during the entire cere
| mony, according to the custom OF the GreeH
church. The digutaries OF the realm, who
empire, took their stand upon tho steps oil The
lais. After their majestles had been STATED
the metropolitan Of Novsorod asked tao en-
peror in q loud and distinct voice: "Arn y,'r
| u true DeleVer!' Line emperor, Ialllnn til III!
knees, read in reply, in clear voice, the 10 ~
Prayer and tho Apostles Creed OF the 'ir.fl
church. The metropolitan, responding ".,Ia,
tho grace Of the Holy Ghost remain with ;i,re,
descended from tho dais. Tho following Gus
tomary summons was then three times repeat
cd by the bishop:
l. ALEXANDER's TITLES.
If there be any OF you here present kno wing an.
impeachment for which Alexander, son Of AcSan
DER should not be crowned by the grace nf Got
emperor and autocrat of all the Russ;as, of Mos
row, of kicf, of vladimir, of Novgorod; ear o
Kasan, Of Astrachan Of Poland, ef Siberia. Q
Kherson- Taurda. Of Grosi; geosoudar OF Pskon
grand duke of Smoensk. of Lithuania, of Volhcss
mia. of Poolia and of Finland; prince of E>tiona
of Livonia, of Courland. of Semgolia, of tn
SomAyedes, Of Bieastok. Carela. Of Foer
of Iucor, of Perm. of VlatSa, of Dul
garla and Of other countries; mas,e
aud grand duke of the lower countries il
Navgorod of 1chenerecof. of Ri,zan, of Polotsk, o
R"sof, OF Jaras!off,o of Bi lusck, of Oudark Abbar
densE, K0Adsk, of Ariess,of Mishtaf and of all tn
countries OF tue North master absolute of IversS
Of Knstariss, Of kabardirsE and of the territory
Armenia, severe gu of mountain princes of Tcher
kasl, master Of Turkes'an, heir presumptivo q
Norway and duke OF Sleswcl- Holsttin, OF Stor
marna, Of Dihmarz and OF O'denhurg, let hir
come forward now, in the name of the Holy Trinity
| and show what the impeachment is, or let him re
| main dumb forever.
After reading selections from tho Gospel. III
metropolitans of Novogoroa and Kieff again US
cended the dais and invested tho emperor wit
the imperial mantle of erminc, the metropo.
tan Of Moscow saying at tho same time: "Cove
and protect thy people as this robe protect
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