New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-05-27

movement among the Gentlemen Of the Chamber
toward the exits, their presence being necessary
IN the other cathedrals to receive their Majes-
ties. At 12:45 the Metropolitans stood at the
royal doors and blessed them. The metropolitan
Of ST Petersburg then mounted the dais. bearing
a teweled cross. which the Car and CZarina
kissed.
The Dowager Czarina then left the Cathedral
nv the southern door. and was enthusiastically
cheered by the crowd as she emerged into the
open air.
At 1850 preceded by generals with drawn
swords their suites and the Imperial Stahoaru
the Car and Czarina crowned and roped' the
former hearing the eceptre and orb proceeded
through the northern door and made tour OF
the Ivan Tower The Imperial couple walked
under a gorgeous canopy that was borne by
aids. After going through the Ivan rover 'he
Gar and Czarina entered the Archangei ana
Annunciation Cathedrals.
The scene was one never to be forgot'en. ine
,rouer was crowded nearly to It's top. the trib-
unes were packed. every inch OF the |a'"eui a.
sorare was filed with moujiks. and the streets
were TANNED with people Of all classes l'us-
SLAMS Tartars. Kalmucks Orientals and Euro
peans
Finally the Imperial couple emerged from the
Cathedral Of the Annunciation and walked TO the
Red Stairs amid the frantic cheering OF the null
t,tude They assembled the stairs supported by
their suites and train bearers At the top OF the
staircase their Majesties turned and bowed 10 the
nonuIace. They then went to the palace. where
grand banquet was given
The great event for which untold preparations
had been made and an immense amount OF money
expended is over. The supreme function was &C
complished without a hitch The weather was
nerfect. and everything leads the people TO look
forward with hope to the reign or car Micro
las H.
THE CARS GIFTS TO HIS PEOPLE
The proclamation issued by the Car on the &C.
casion Of his coronation prescTlbes various re-
missions Of which the following are the principai'
All arrears Of taxes IN European Russia ana fo-
land are RENTED and the land tax Is reduced oy
ho,, for ten wears. The sentences Of exies In ST.
berIa are materially reduced political Offenders
rece,viny further remssons. with the restoration
- .,o,r civil riphte in certain cases The Minis
tors ~ the Interior and Justice are empowered
% suhmit 70 the Car deserving cases OF those
r,tsbed after g. regular trial. Those persons
ho shared in the Polish rebellion. who are not
oru.v ~ murder cruelty, arson or robbery are
oxemnted from the police supervision decreed IN
1899 and receive full freedom Of residence II they
ra,rrr N their own country and take the oath OF
allegiance. I'LL.
The whole city tonight was one blaze OF hsht
The Kremln was outlined in flame and every
r,bera the illumination was the grandest ever
econ bere It Is believed that there was not
single house in the entire city that did not dis
NAV ilumnations in honor or the GROWING Oh
the Cvar Thousands upon thousands OF electric
and other lights were used and the scene was
r,ost beautiful one The coronation banquet
which was given at the Granovitaya Palace to-
night. was a most brilliant affair. IT was at
tended by the highest nobility the representa-
tiyes Of foreign Powers. and the Ministers OF
state. The Car. Czarina and Dowager Czar1na
sat In a kind OF loge and were waited upon by
exalted State officials.
DETAILS OF THE GREAT CEREMONY.
THE EMPEROR. STANDING ERECT. WITH BOTH
HANDS PLACES THE JEwELIED DIADEM
UPON HIS HEAD-HE THEN CROWNS
THE KNEELING EMPRESS
Moscow. May 26-The ceremonies began at
o'clock this morning and ended at 1870 p. m.