New-York tribune., 1907-09-02
CZ4R VISITS Capital.
AHends Dedication of Church to
MemOru of l4Lerdnder III.

St. Petersburg, Sept 1.-For the second time
since Red Sunday January %. 1900 Emperor
Nicholas to-day entered the capitalize atteno
the conservation of a church TO the memory OF
his grandfather. Alexander II. who was assassi-
mated in March. 1881. on the spot where the edi-
fee raised. The date of the trip. coincidins
with the conspiracy trial just closed here. plainly
was designed to raise the loyalty OF the army
and the people. It was complete success, and
no untoward incident occurred.
The police neglected precaution to insure
the safety Of the Emperor. and even went so far
as thoroughly to search the city and inspect the
passports of suspicious individuals. Gendarnes
were stationed in every window facing the route
over which the imperial procession passed. and
owners Of houses were forbidden to open win
dows under pain OF heavy fine. Bridge and river
traffic was entirely suspended. the banks of the
Neva lined with marine guards and torpedo
boats patrolled the river.
The imperial party arrived from Peterhof un-
announced not a single salute being fired during
their whole stay. The Emperor and his party
discmbarked from yacht at the admiralty ana
entered an inconspicuous launch, landing at the
Grand Duke Constantines palace Thence they
proceeded the remainder OF tho way to the me-
mortal church in carriages.
Though the church faces the Nevsky Pros
pect. it is conveniently reached from the Neva
across the Mars fleiu uElii bTouilO- "iA1ic o. hV'
road fanked by rows Of flags had been made
for their maJesties.
After two months Of daily rains the sky
cleared and the sun shone the brilliant scene
Of nearly hundred detachments Of troops with
widely varying uniforms stationed along the
line of march The Emperor's arrival was an
nounced by salvos Of cheers from the troops, the
public looking on indifferently The big church
yard where the imperial party arrived sharply
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hordered by platoons of curassiers srenadiers
and dragons IN muti-colored uniforms, waving
plumes busbies and silver breastplates.
After walking around the church and salut-
ing the guard the Emperor entered the ediffce
at the south door. The scene inside was one Of
great spIendor. An abundance OF light, stream
ing through the lofty windows. illumined the
four immense Mosaic columns around which
were grouped 1000 representatives of the ruling
classes. The Emperor and the Empress occu-
pied the so-called patrlarch's place at the right
of tho altar, where they were visible only from
the diplomatic lodge A score of grand dukes
and grand duchesses encircled the imperial pair.
and further back were Courtiers, court DANES
provincial governors and preponderant ma
jority OF army officers. Premier Stolypin was
the only minister to attend the ceremonies, ali
of the others being abroad. Mr.. Riddle the
American Ambassador. and Sir Arthur NicolSon.
tho British Ambassador. and the CIVIC element
we're conspicuously absent, though millions of
rubIes were subscribed to the church fund by
peasants and others who were not invited
The three walls Of the church were lined with
a double line Of palace grenadiers and the en-
frances were guarded by veterans of the Russo
Turkish War
The Emperor seemed to be in excellent spirits,
but the Empress had the same careworn. sad
look which has often been remarked. The En-
peror wore a simple Preobrajensky uniform,
with dark blue tunic and trousers Across his
shoulder was the blue sash of st. Andrew. The
Empress was gowned in white silk and wore Il
white ostrich feather hat and plain string OF
diamonds She also had the sash of St An
drew Both their majesties remained stand
ing throughout the entire ceremony. which lasted
three and a quarter hours. the Empress slightly
leaning on her parasol.
A characteristic part OF the ceremony con-
sisted of a solemn procession with the cross and
banners embroidered by American. in which
the Emperor and his suite followed the clergy
around outside the church repeating a special
liturgy.
After the ceremony the imperial party started
for n cruise in the Gulf of Finland