The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-11-26
LAST EDITION
ROYAL MARRIAGE
Gar Nicholas and Princess
AIix Welded.

ST.. PETERSBURG, Nov. 26--At l 80 %. m.
today the guns from the fortress an
nounced that Gar Nicholas III was
married to Princess Alix OF Hesse-D Dam
stadt.
Before o'clock this morning large
crowds OF people were assem-
bled on the Neysk -ospect IN
order TO secure places ng he route OF
the wedding procession. IN the Amt
chkoff palace 10 the winter palace the
whole avenue was lined with troops.
The morning broke dull and cold but
dry. Before long the whole front OF the
route WAS black with people. There was
not an inch OF space 10 spare along the
grand Morskaisa Prospect and on the
square in front Of the winter palace.
The correspondent OF the Associated
Press secured position midway between
the two palaces, from which be was able
TO obtain good view OF the procession
behind windows, which, as usual In winter.
were fastened In an air tight manner.
From this point OF vantage could be seen
thousands OF faces eager TO greet the Gar
and his bride.
The large majority of the stores were
closed ,0and in their windows were promi-
nently displayed colored portraits OF the
Gar and Princess Nix.
At IL 10 a. m. in the distance was sud-
a. gnly heard the grand, swelling strains OF
the national anthem and all along the
route the multitudes uncovered In antici-
patton OF the approach OF the bridal
party
Soon after there appeared an open state
carriage drawn by four white horaes.
In this vehicle were the Gar and his
brother Grand Duke Michael. The both
wore the uniform OF HussarS OF the Guard
and were greeted with vocferous out
burst OF cheering, which was renewed
again and agaiD.
The Cars equIpage was preceded by,
and slso followed by detachmeuts OF chev-
alters. desgGrineJ and hnssnrs and Lam
GERS OF the Guard, all in brilliant gala
uniforms.
Then came q superb landau, also drawn
by four white horses. in which was
Princess AK and INC Czarina.
They received, IL possible, even a more
hearty, popular greeting than the Gar
himself.
Handkerohiefs and hats were waved ia
the air and the most intense enthusiasm
prevailed.
After the carriage OF the Princess and
Czarinh. followed long train OF carriages
with the royal guests, including the
Prince and Princess of Wales.
The wedding procession entered the
winter palace at 10 and as soon as possi-
bic afterward were embled all those
who had been invited 10 be present at the
wedding.
Along the prospects there was a mag
nihcent scene, thousands OF cavalry and
infantry lining the roadwsys, and behind
the troops was the immovabie multitude
OF spectators, all. waiting patiently
for view OF the procession on lite return
from the inter palace when the imperial
party will aligbt and enter the Cathedral
OF Kazan where the protection OF the AL
mighty VIII be invoked upon the new
CZar and CZerina.
The ordinary theaters today received
permission TO re-commence their per-
formances.
According 10 current reports, the Gar
has caused conformation among the off,
GERS of his household by leaving the palace
unattended and walking through the
streets in military mantle, walking
arm in arm with the first officer and recog-
nizing him.
On Saturday the Gar went for walk
with Princess Alix, entered n glove store
front of the Anitchkoff palace and made
several purchases.
On leaving, His Majesty was recognized
by the people and loudly cheered. His