The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-23
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, AT THE GREAT CORONATION SLOW Ar MOSCOW

and they include nationaIi1ies which are
seldom seen in European centers-Abas-
Daghistanis. Bashlzirs. Tcherkesaes Caor-
gang Cireasslans, Laplanders. Kurds and
g score OF more Of other oddities AS
congress Of nations the coronation Of the
WHITE Car woul1 be a tremendous sue
eeaa,
The coronation takes place IN the Cathe-
ural Of the Assumption. one Of the smaller
eaurcnea IN the kremlin- Tt is scarcely
more than chapel. and although the Cothe-
oral o. the Saviour is only short distance
away Ca building capable Of holding $1,000
en- pinch), the smaller church VIII be used
ln Difference to precedent and sentiment
Five hundred people make an uncornt orta-
Die crowd in the Cathedral Of the Assump-
ton, but Il IS proposed to admit thousand
Ct more on Tuesday. The rest q the
goo 600 visitors. 70 say nothing Of the 100000
people who make up the population Of Mos
COW. viii have to stand in the streets ana
imagine what is going on.
The Chevalier Gardes Is the military body
which viii figure most prominently in the
coronation service It's members Will sur
sound the Gar and Czarina from the mo
ment they get up 10 the morning until Jney
retire at night OF course the officers Of
the dreaded Third Section VIII be every
Rhera.
INSIDE THE KREELIN-
Inside the Kremlin gates the open square
viii on the 26th be separated into four d.
visions by q pathway IN the shape Of a
cross. Red cloth viii mark the pathway to
Da followed by royalty. Inc throne IN me
church VIII be nothing more than dais
decorated IN red and gold and surmounted
by two gilt chairs A canopy VIII be hung
over the throne adorned with feathers In
yellow and white A gold balustrade will
FUN around the throne and railing Of the
same kind will mark the different divisions
for the imperial family, the officers OF the
royal household. the church dignitartes and
the visitors of particular note.
short flight Of red and gold stairs leads
NJ TO the throne and on either side Of these
viii be grouped officers OF the Chevalier
Gardes When the Car and Czarina reach
the cathedral q small table on the throne
WI. be uncovered. On this table will ress
kha crown, seal. scepter, sword and globe
"A REMARKABLE CROWN
This crown Is remarkable affair. Tt
consists OF two parts. symbolizing the east
ern and western countries. The uarrz are
Joined by a splendid ruby. to which are at
tached i've diamonds in the form Of q cross.
The value Of the emblem is 81 600 GOO Re
sides the crown the most remarkable Sc nor
the most valuable Russian imperial level
IS the scepter, executed in accordance Win
the orders Of the Car Paul for his corona
tiou ia APRIL 1877 Its chief value is
due to the historical diamond Orion This
celebrated gem, about the size Of pigeon 8
egg. has its tale OF romance, intrigue ana
crime. which place 1t alongside Of the Kohl
moor for dramatic interest. while for size
and beauty IL holds & first rank among Euro
Dean diamonds. Tt once constituted one OF
sne eyes Of g famous idol, from which ft was
plundered by q French deserter and sold ID
English sea captain from him It passed
60 a London Jew. who offered it for sale
50 the Empress Of Russia The Empress
aoWoEez. considered the price asked Tor &