The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-20
THE CORONATION OF THE CZAR
A GREAT EVENT.
All Nations Will Have Part in the Cere-
monies.

The nations OF Europe are "falling over
themselves in their desperate effort TO win
the cars smile with the costiliest gift. Sing
ularly enough. France. which claims TO be
the most enlightened nation, IL trying TO
outstrip all others In her tribute to the most
benighted. The Count of Montebelo OF the
diplomatic corps at IT. Petersburg has carte
blanc to make France glitter He has hired
n stately edillce In the city In which he will
give series of brilliant fetes during the cor
onation holidays. The finest statuary
bronzes, tapestry canvases and marbles OF
France have been sent to adorn this tempor-
ary palace. II she can hold Russia's friend
ship to play against Germany, France will
consider the money well spent. Deprived Of
Russia's aid and in the event Of n European
war, France would be helpless. Germany Is
putting her best foot forward and Austria
has appropriated Sl3, 900 for palace hire here
As the czarina is the grand daughter OF
Queen Victoria, of course England will
give u testimonial that may eclipse all others
But the czar himself may make the greatest
gift Of all. as 1t IL rumored he will issue a
proclamation guaranteeing religious liberty
throughout the empire, the dream of the
great spirits Of his dominions since Russia
took place among the nations of the
world.
at all will be represented at the cere-
mony. The most interesting ENJOYS will
be Ii Hung Chang from China, and Field
Marshal Namagata, who will make n very
pretty struggle to secure the favor of the
great potentate Every move of these two
ambassadors will be watched closely by the
| representatives, of the powers. General Nc
Cook, who has been commissioned by Presi-
dent Cleveland to represent the United
States, has already engaged quarters in the
fashionable part OF the city.
The program, as officially given out. ar
I q.
| follows; After attending TIE Deum at the
| Uspensky cathedral, the emperor and en-
press will visit the Archanegl and Blago-
! vestschensk cathedrals. Then they will pro-
ceed to the Alexandrinsky palace, near Mos
| COW. where they will stay until the 25th. On
| May % and 20 the car and czarina will re-
! ceive the congratulations Of the foreign am
| bassadors In the throne room of the grand
| kremlin palace On the 23d, oath and 25th
the date Of the coronation will be formally
| proclaimed by heralds TO the people. From
the 23d to the 26th the emperor and empress
| will perform their devotions. On May oath
there will be a regimental review. to be fol-
| lowed by the consecration Of the imperial
| flag at the Novaia Orujeinaa palace. On
! May 25 the regalia will be transferred to the
throne room, and the ear and czarna will
proceed to the Kremlin palace. In the even
| ing u special mass will be celebrated in the
| churches.
On the 26th the coronation itself will take
place and will be followed by n grand fete
In the Granovitala palace. On May 27, 28
and 20 congratulations will be received at
Kremlin palace. On the 27th state dinner
will be given, to which the ecclesiastics of
high rank and the chief officials will be invi-
ted. On the 27th and 2Sth the city will be
| illuminated and the emperor and emperess
will drive through the streets. reception
will be held In the Kremlin palace on the
2sth. On May 30 the regalla will be again
trnt fart frAr 20. thn