New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-04-14


Of the voyage reached at the town OF Bhao JUST
below the junction of the Tawady with its main al-
ent the apeng and not than forty or MY mics
from the Chinese frontier. Here the true dihcuues OF
tire Journey commenced. There was no governor at
Bhamo execute the royal orders; the road over the
Kakhyen Mountains was unknown, the temper OF thS
mountain tribes remained 10 be tested, anu uie
Chinese official and merchants OF Yunnau were
remote from their capital to ray much regard 20 'e
Imperial power. All these causes Occasionei uelhy o
six weeks after which the expedition set ont for Moe
the nearest large town ia the Chinese province Dr
Anderson gives the following picture OF the scenery
after passing the frontier:
The occasional glimpses Of the distant iahuschpe
were glorious; on either hand hills lowered up mo
mountains and range succeeded range nj l3ss IN ,he
enjoyment of the grandeur OF tie
mount1n scenery was, however, somewhat nlarred ~
tEe difctv of the path which compelled us frequently
10 dismout and let the goatke ponies scramble as best
tGey could up the deep narrow cuttings Tue ro1u con
toured the hillside cut the face of the rock for some
ten feet presenting every aud in tnrninss nj
sharp angle. On the verge OF preclpce Oh one t'osd
feet deep, the outer edge gave way under toe hlhd noos
Of Wilias's pony and he only saved rol destIhe-
ton by the ny recovering itself with vigorous eh9
view reaching the highest points the given route;
and after leaving the river banks, We thus aeicd ana
the river from the main range precpitous ridges con,
Meeting them at right angles presented toeraoy eTeI
ground but with surface confined that tbe tTaVei
looked down into the deep gorges ON bOth sizes Ice
On spurs. cleared for paddy, ana III each clts
small matched hut raised on poles served as Wach-
limited efforts at terrace cultivation were visible anu
place small stream had been divert q TOT lIileoi
Magnificent pines and large tree ferns dlspiayeu
their exquisite foliage, relieved by the blossoms oil 'ar
By O'Clock the baggage mules were so jaded that,
although had not made than eight or ten miles,
ii became necessary 20 halt ii the jungle Behind our
bivouae lowered shoulder OF the mountains
rising four thOuaud feet above US, ana calico ioit
The air genial and temperate. the thernometef marx
ing $50 at D. and, with our lamps Struhg up on
] GU AMI snt f comforfby and securely al
flfp
&c., an y r,nvirJ nm Fneh consisted OF a circular
trench, thrtyeight feet in diameter and about two feet
Deep surrounding low mound, containing Only one
bodv The hiyl conicaI thatched roof which covered
graves. elsewhere observed. hld disappeared Dut
f,c5l - so,,e otITr Graves were hnilt roaud with
slabs CT s:One the form OF the grave and manner OF IN
termeLt reminding one nyodntaIAy OF tAe meSl.'nlc
burial structures.
Dr. Andersons account Of the Wild mountain tribe Of
the Eakhycns very nteresns but we have only space
FOR Lis descrptiOnOf their marriage customs:
The ceremony Of marriage besides the rel yous rites
combines the idea Of purchase from the parents with thai
OF abduction, s0frcqueHty found to underie TIE nuplA
rites OF widely separated races An essnii" preliminary
is 20 get The diyEer TO predict the general ormo ol
tie intended bride som. article OF her dress orna-
meuts IS procured ard Landed 10 the seer vino, Wcnay
suppose being thereby brought 81 rapport with nrr pro-
cceds To consult ana predict her tec1i or destiny
II ausY1cOus, messengers hearing presents are schi 70
make proposals To the girls parents, VINO specify ile
luv reuircd and agreed To by the cnyOys. All being
adjusted EgeIs are sent from inc Bridegroom
to inform the brides ilelds thai such day appoint
escort, home By t,sO OF her relative WEo promise 10
De duly prepared. When the day five young men
ana girls sc out from the bird grcom yill e. mat OF
the bride, where they wait till niShtl m rci-hhofh
house At dusk te bride is brought tLtler Nv one OF
the stranger girls. were, without tie knowledge OF
her parents and told that these men nave come 10 claim
her Ihey all sc oGt al once Tor tie btldesToo Va.
lase. l., the morning the de Is placed under closed
canopy, outside the backgrounds mouse. Presently
there arrives alty 81 voting nen from her village &
Search they say, for OF iHeir girls VINO A"- pcen
stol-n. IhCy invited 10 looG under The canopy
AID hidden, II they Will 10 tdie ilo siii a"J p"'
they reilly, 1t is we'll c: Acr remain where size 49,
After having once obtained permission 10 proceed as
far as Monen, the expedition encountered SOME delays,
but 10 further serious impc lnent II well received
by the Chinese governor, and remained six weeks AZ
,iomeu which time Dr. Anderson devoted 20 TIE gcqu
s,io Of information concerning the charact T. habits,
traditions ard faith the people The return Journey
gas partly made by 9Eotlcr uUto. diyerdn- TO tho
mountain town OF Hotla inhabited by tine sIanS,
another tribe concerning whom much curious niorn1-
ton is gvcn The expedition reached BhamO in safety.
having in great measure accomplished object was
proven by the great increase Of the overland trade dur
ing the following years. After tie sdpPr son OF the ~
srrrecon in Yuuncn, in 1874, tie British Government
determined 10 send second expedition b. the same
route and M MaygIry, Consular attacle, was Dis
patched from Shanghai through tine heart Of emma 70
Momen 10 meet It, He accomplished the journey safely
ard met Col. Brownies party af Bhamo, IN BuInah. In
January 1873 They ret together high hopes Of
fresh success but were arrested Immediately after eros
sing tic Chinese frontier The natives showed signs of
hostility; Air Margary, going alone in vance 10 IRE
pare the way was barbarolsly murdered Col Brownies
camp was attacked and he finally forced 90 retreat
into Burm4h. The story Is wildly told and viii fanS
among the most interesting and valuable narratives OF
recent travel.