The new North-west., 1883-06-01
GROWING THE GAR.
A LONG DEFERRED EVENT FINALLY
coNSUMMATED.
The Event Announced and the Nihilists
Cowed.


Cowed.
Moscow, May 24.-The proclamation an
nounclng the coronation was made this
morning by heralds-at.arms, attended by
several dignitarIes, from platform In front
of the KremliR which was used in ancient
times for the PRONUNCIATION OF ukases, and
also for executions. The foreign Ambassa-
lors, who had been formally appraised of the
ime that the proclamation would be issued,
were present attended by a large escort.
After bugle blasts fIom the heralds, the
secretary of the Senate read the proclama-
lion, as follows:
"Our most august, high and puissant SOW
ereign, Emperor Alexander, having assembled
the hereditary throne Of the Empire of the
Russias, Kingdom of Poland and Grand
Duchy of Finland, which are inseparable
from IL, has deigned, following the examples
of his predecessors and their glorious ances-
tors, to command that the holy solemnity OF
coronation and annointment, in which the
Empress will participate, shall, with the
help of Almighty God, be performed on the
9Th Of May and so announce to all Of Ills
Majesty's faithful subjects, in order that on
that joyful day their most fervent prayers
may be offered to the King of Kings, and
that they may beseech the Almighty to send
grace and blessing upon His Msjesty's reign
for the maintenance of peace aud tranquility
10 the greater glory of His holy name and
constant prosperity of the Empire"
Moscow, May 2S.-At O'Clock this morn
ing The Inauguration and magnificent cere-
monies attendant upon the coronation were
announced by the ringing Of hundreds OF
bells and the thunder of artillery. Even at
that early hour the streets were thronged
with people. Visitors from abroad aud from
other parts of the Empire, along with crowd
ing residents, were all striving to hnd eligl
ble places from which TO view the procession.
A strong guard of soldiers patrolled all parts
of the city, giving the streets a very martial
appearance. Shortly before @ o'clock large
body of soldiers were stationed along the
route. The procession was four miles In
length and occupied the streets on either side.
All unreserved space in the streets was rap
idly filled by scores of eager sight seeing
people, while the windows and doorways
were let out at fabulous prices 10 visitors.
The dgnitzries of the realm, who were to
AXE part in the actual ceremony, assembled
according to a pre- arranged programme, at
the Cathedral Of Holy Assumption within
the walls of the Kremlu. These function
aries entered the magnificent building At 7:3O
a. m. At about s a. III. there followed in
order the Princes of foreign governments,
the nobility of Russia and other States OF
Europe, aud the special ard regular ambas
sadors of foreign countries residing In Russia.
rhe utmost care was exercised to prevent
the admission of Unauthorized or improper
persons. As people appeared at the entrance
they were made to exhibit carefully pre-
pared ticket, which was subjected TO the
closest scrutiny. This form was observed at
the fete of Kremlin and at the doors of the
cathedral. AT the request of General Won
Schweintz, Ambassador from Germany, so
members, comprising the diplomatic corps,
assembled at bis mansion aud were conveyed
thence TO the kremlin in superbly equipped
coaches, richly glded as to their harness aid
coats of arms.
When the white walls of that wondrous
place were closed TO all of the crowd that
could he admitted, choir of boys chanted
the TIE Delun, and amid the profound silence
outside the church as we'll as In 1t, the clergy,
accompanied by the acolytes nearing the
cross and ever of holy water, proceeded to
receive the CZarovitch of this scion of royal
", who was in the midst of this brilliant
cortege, who took his place at the right nand
of the throne.
As the royal pair appeared at the doors of
the palace, the immense multitude irnme-
diately uncovered their heads aud burst into
loud acclamati0ns. Even women were there
and the enthusiasm was spontaneous
and hearty. AT the head of the royal pro-
cession which now entered the kremlin, was
the master of ceremonies tlanked BY heralds
richly clad and mounted upon pure white
horses. The procession was of immense
length and comprised deputies from the
Asiatic States Empire, students of the uni
| versity, clergy, judges, nobility and projects
from every section of the Empire.
When the front ranks reached the door of
| the palace It was met by the Emperor wear
| ing The white uniform Of a colonel OF the
Imperial Guards, and the Empress, who was
dressed in o Russian national costume of
| black velvet richly embroidered with dia-
| mcuds. and girdled with a magnificent belt
| of precious stones. TIE Empress leaned on
the arm of her royal cousort. The pair
| placed themselves under u canopy richly
wrought In silk and gold aud borne by 81
generals of high military rank, they then
| took their places hear the head of the pro-
cession, being directly after regalia.
At this moment the entire body of the
clergy emerged from the cathedral in order
| to meet the regalia, which they publicly
| sprinkled with holy water and peffumed with
incense.
Upon entering the portals of the cathedral
tue Emperor and Empress were received by
he Metropolitans of Moscow, the Metropol-
| uaus of Novgorod aud Kefl, the latter pre-
senting them the cross TO be kissed and
sprinkled with holy water, first the Emperor
aud then the Empress. Before the sacred
| images which nanked the doors Of the cathe-
dral they kneIt aud bowed their heads, after
which they were conducted to the ancient
thrones of ivory and silver which Alexander
ha hiatnpical Z Ia nf
emir Monognagre, while the Empress was
seated in an arm chrir gilded and crusted
with jewels. Thrones were placed on dais
erected between the two middle columns of
the cathedral, and over the dais was canopy
of scarlet velvet, which was suspended from
the arched roof and embroidered with gold
and lined with silver brocade, being worked
with the arms of Russia aud all her depend.
| encies In most ingenious manner.
In front of the thrones were two tables
covered with gold cloth, upon which were
placed the crowns, orb and scepter. None
bat foreign princes were accommodated with
seats. The Russian princes and dignitaries
stood during the entire ceremony, according
| TO the custom of the Greeks. The dignita-
| ries Of the realm, who we're carrying the
| standard and seals of The Empire, took their
| stand upon the steps Of the dals.
After their Msjesties had been seated, The
| Metropolitan of Novgorod asked the Empe-
ror in loud and distinct voice, "Are you a
true believer ?" The Emperor, falling upon
his knees, read in reply in clear voice the
Lords prayer and the Apostles creed of the
Greek church, the Metropolitan responding,
MAY the grace of the Holy Ghost remain
with thee"
Descending from The dais, the customary
services were then three times repeated by
| the Bishop: "ff there be any of you here
present knowing any impediment, for which
| Alexander, son of Alexander should not
be crowned, by the grace Of God, Emperor
and Autocrat Of all the Russias, ETC., etc,
let him come forward in the name Of the
Holy Trinity, and show what the impedimeut
| Is, or let him remain dumb forever"
After reading selections from the Gospel
the Metropolitans of Ncvgorod and the
Kieff again assembled the dais and invested
the Emperor with the Imperial mantle oi
ermine. the Metropolitan of Moscow saying
al the same time, "cover aud protect the peo.
| pie rs this robe covers ami protects thee.
The Emperor responded, IL will; | will, God
| helping" The Metropolitan of Nevgorod,
crossing his hands on the head of the En-.
peror, the invoked The blessing of Almighty
God upon him aud his reign and delivered
| to Alexander Ill. the crown of Russia, who
placed IL upon his own head aud assuming
| the sceptre and arc took his seat upon the
| throne. He then returned the insignia oi