THE CZAR’S CORONATION

Ashburton Guardian, Volume IV, Issue 957, 31 May 1883, Page 2

THE CZAR’S CORONATION

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Moscow, May 27.

The coronation of the Czar was celebrated here to-day with great ceremony, at the Cathedral of the Assumption, in the presence of a large and brilliant assembly of representatives from European and Foreign Courts. The spectacle was one of extreme magnificence, and nothing occurred to mar its impressiveness. The Imperial rescript issued by His Majesty on the occasion declares that the power and glory of the Russian Empire is complete, and repudiates the idea of aggrandisement by military conquest. During the evening the city was most brilliantly illuminated. His Majesty drove through the streets without an escort. The Czar was everywhere received with great enthusiasm. Later. The coronation of the Czar took place at the Church of Assumption' within the precints of the Kremlin, and in accordance with the programme previously announced. The ceremony passed off with the greatest eclat and success, in the presence of one of the most brilliant assemblies ever seen, including Princes, Ambassadors, and distinguished foreigners of all nations. Amongst those who witnessed the ceremony were the Duke of Edinburgh, M. Waddington, and Lord VVolseley. The ceremony was throughout in 'strict accordance with the ancient customs, the Metropolitan of Moscow and other high dignitaries of the Greek Church taking a prominent part in the rite. The City was en fete , and was magnificently decorated with flags and banners, and festivities were organised in all parts in the evening. There was a general illumination, the electric light being displayed from the Kremlin and other points. The streets were thronged with thousands of enthusiastic spectators.