New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04
Mr.. EDISON orr FOR EUROPE.
A VISIT FOR PLEASURE TO THE CONTINENTAL
VIII. NOT GO TO ENGLAND.

Will NOT GO TO ENGLAND.
Among the passengers who started for Europe yes
to-day was Thomas A. Edison, the elec trican Con
siderable mystery surrounded his departure Ills
name did not appear on the Official passenger Iist OF
the steamer Ia Hourgognc, which carried him to
Furone His tickets wero purchased IN the name Of
his private secretary samuel insult, and wife, as Mrs
Edison accompanied him. At his own Office in this
city, nothing was known Of Mr.. Edison's intentions
on Friday evening, and even hour before the boats
departure the employees were uncertain whether their
chief was bound for foreign shores. However, a re
nor+er of The Tribune had little trouble in finding Mr.
rd,son On hoard the Frerch steamer early yesterday
nornnr Chatting with Bishop LittleJohn. OF Brooklyn,
and other friends who in his party. he seemed TO
hove little fear of scasckness any disagreeable
weather
Mr. Edison chose French vessel for the journey
because he did not desire to touch England having an
aversion 20 the land Of Albion 1t Is only one Of
his whms but 50 strong that it IS sill doubtful If
be will visit London when homewah bound. despite
the great interests which call him there.
The trip said Mr. Edison, was to be one OF pleasure
almost entirely lie Will be gone between two and
three months. spending the greater part OF his time
in Paris Berlin, and In Switzerland Naturally 1.-The
Exposition will take up much OF his time IN the gay
city. as it contains the largest electrical exhibition
ever presented to the public, as we'll as the largest
collection of Mr. Edlsons patents, which naturally
form the greater part. Mr. Edison has never seen a
full collection of his patents at one time and, as he
said his own collection viii be subject of interest
10 him for that reason
When It became known in Europe. where the In
ventor has hosts Of friends, that he intended TO visit
the Continent invitations fairly showered upon
him from persons Of all kinds and classes, officials
and non-oiicals, societies and unions. Receptions
will be proposed for him in the French capital
and other cities. despite the fact that
he declined them all. lie will remain, however,
IN Paris according to his present plans, which Cir
cumstanccs may change, until the beginning oil sep
tembor when he VIII go to Berlin.
While IN the German capital he will be the guest
of his friend and fellow inventor Dr. Werner Siemens,
who is almost a. famous Mr.. Edison himself
Much time will be devoted to investigation of The
siemens laboratories in Berlin and Charotenburg,
suburb of Berlin. The Edison Company of Berlin
Will also welcome It's chief
This is Mr.. EdlsOns first visit 10 the continent
of Europe. He spent some time in London In 1872,
but did not leave the city, which he is now anxious to
avoid TO cross the Channel.
lie will. doubtless, be welcomed cordially by the
President Of the French Republic as, in addition to
~ fame a. an inventor he Is also member Of the
Legion Of Honor. having received its decoration IN
1sS2. II is possible that he will meet
~ cvnlan personally the mysteries of the phOno graph
in which Ills Imperial Majesty is 50 much Interested
4 pleasant farewell dinner to Mr.. and MIS- Edison
and MIR. and Mrs. Francis r. Upton given Thurs
day evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Everett FraZar, Of High
ST., Onnge Eighteen covers were laid.