Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-28

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the people, who immediately uucov.
cred their heads, cheering euthuslas.
tlcally and blessing the ear.
THS IMPERIAL BANQUET
began at $3.50 p. m. In the hall called
the 3ranovltisia Palats. This hail
was specially restored for the occasion
aud was splendidiy decorated With
cloth of gold. The emperor aud en-
press, wearing their crowns sat at
separate tables an thrones OF unequal
height; their ms jestleS wore served
by distinguished mobiles, acting 70
cup.bearers, cSrvers, etc. The first
toast was "His Majesty, the Em.
peror," which followed by a salute
of 81 guns. Next was "Her Msjesty,
tho Empress" followed by 51
guns. The third was "The Imperial
household" followed by 81 guns, and
the fourth was, '"The clergy end all
faithful subjects followed by 81
guns. The foreign princes and diplo-
mats present stood during the fret
course, and afterwards, in accordance
with ancient custom, withdrew to a
separate repast.
The weather was fine throughout
the day, and everything passed off
successfully. Silver tokens in mean
DRY of the day were distributed In 20
Moscow churches tonight.
II CARS MANIFESTO
| was issued this evening, and Ia a doc
ument of very considerable length.
Crowds besieged the printing office to
obtain copies, the perusal Of which
caused great rejoicing. The car has
addressed the following rescript to De
Giers, minister Of foreign affairs:
THE great power and glory acquired
by Russia, thanks to divine provi.
dence, the extent of her empire and
her numerous population leave no
room for any idea of further con.
quests. My solicitude Is exclusively
oevoted to the peacesble development
of the country and Its prosperity to
the preservation of friendly relations
with foreign powers on the basis of
existing treaties and the maintenance
of tho dignity of the empire. Having
found In you a constant, jealous and
useful collaboration for promotion of
these viewa 1 nthe direction of o~urinter-
national relations, l confer upon you
my order of St. Alexander ewski, In
diamonds, as a testimonial Of my
gratitude"
Before their majesties left the pal.
ace the route to the cathedral was
sprinkled with holy water. Heavy
rain fell before their mo osties started
but just as they took their places
under the canopy
H SUN sHoNE BRILLIANTLY.
In the cathedral 1t WAS noticed
when the car knelt alone to utter
the prayer of intercession, his eyes
filed with tears aud he sobbed
sudibly as he read. In making q pro-
fesaion of faith the cars voice was
grsndly resonant, The metropolitan
of Novogorod almost broke down In
delivering his allocution.
NOTES.
Kremlin square was 80 densely
packed 1t would have been impossible
for any miscreant to have extricsted
his arms should he have intended to
use them against the car.
The cars crown dates from the
period of Emperor Paul l.. 1t Is
valued at 5000, 900 roubles.
The manifesto announces the con-
%tinuance of the present state of affairs
In Russia, conditional pardon to the
Poles, remission of penalties for non
political offencen, and other matters
as previously referred to In these dis
patches.
The cost of the coronation is estl-
mated at G2, 600, COO, which will be
covered by the issue of treasury bills.
Only thirteen newspaper correspon.
dents were allowed inside the cathe-
dral during the ceremony--six Rus
aian, seven foreign, the latter includ'
ing one English and one American
correspondent. The academy pro,
lessor and twelve Russian artists were
appointn6 co make complete album
of events of the coronation.
Mounted Cossacks patrolled every
street. Troops lining the route of thu
procegsion remained barricaded thu
whole morning.. Those unable to OBJ
tain admission to the Kremlin re
manned outside on their knees, Gloss
to the walls during the best part Of
the day, praying for the cznr.
A correspondent who Witnessed the
greatest pageants the last SO years
says the spectacle eliminating In thu
advent of their majesties being crown
ed and robed, was the most imposing
and splendid he ever bsheld.
CELEBRATING IN ST. PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG, May 27.-Th,
coronation of the czsr was celebrated
By special services In all the churches
to-day, and by a parade of troops
The city was brilliantly illuminated
tonight, and the streets thronget
with people. Perfect order prevails,
GERMAN SENTIMENT.
BERLIN, May 27.-The Russian
standard was hoisted on the Embassy
to-day, and q solemn TIE Deum wa
performed In the Embassy church, a
which all Prussian generals and off
Gals were present. The emperor wa
slightly indisposed and the crown
prince were represented by their per
sonal adjutant generals.
The Official Gazette says German,
has special reasons for taking sympa
thetic interest In the coronation of tn
car. The family connection an,
common interest In peace combine t.
make Germany wish for the successful
reign of the car.
The Nord Deutsche Zaituna pray
the coronation may be the startlni
point on a new era of happiness an
peace.