New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-24
NOTES FROM RUSSIA.
THE KHAN OF KHIvA THREATENS A VISIT
A SIBERIAN RAILROAD.


advent OF the summer season comes the interesting
announcement that said MOhammed Raschlm Baeadu,
Khan Of Khiva is to honor this city with his presence
I'm the course OF a few months. Like dutlful sub
feet OF the Car, His Highness has asked Imperial
permission TO undertake European Journey, by way
of ST. Petersburg. The permission, as matter OF
course will be granted although neither the Car nor
society can be expected 10 welcome the Asiatc Prince
with open arms
At the coronation of the present Gar in Moscow.
eleven years ago. the Khan Of Khiva was one OF the
principal guests from foreign clmes. Upon that his
torc occasion he became the hero OF romance which
gave merriment to the Muscovtes and considerable
annoyance to the Car In the course OF promenade
which he made one day, the Khan met beauului
Jewish girl who completely won his heart lie sue
ceeded easily in obtaining an Introduction and VIII
Oriental fervor endeavOred to persuade the maiden
TO accompany him home as his wife. Flattered Dy
the offer and entced by visions OF Eastern splendor'
she gave her consent. But few days before TIE
proposed Journey she cancelled the engagement having
heard In the meantime that the IDEAS Of marriage III
the distant Khanate differed from those OF her own
people and country. Considerably dshearened' HIS
Hghness returned TO his capital after the coronation
ceremonies had come to end. But he was unable
to forget the lovely Hebrew girl Of Moscow, ana
few months later sent confidential ambassadors, laden
with presents and bearing marriage contract u sue
sgan for hand. The suit successful ana the iar
maiden, accompanied by her mother and various mem
~,
There she was brilliantly received Presents were
sbowercd upon her, fetes given in her honor
and life made pleasant In the extreme. But the
expenses Of entertaining his wife. with the money he
was Obliged to give herself and family. were too great
for the private purse Of the Khan and he became
bankrupt. Life under such conditions seemed no
longer attractive to the beautiful Russian and she
returned 10 Moscow. much against her hege loTuS
will Since her departure he has practi>ed economy
and now for the first time feels financially able TO
revisit Europe. People wonder whether he Will go
again to Moscow, where his whilom charmer stu
lives.
Work is to be begun at the western end OF the
great Siberian railway without delay. The first d.
vision running from Tschejablnsk In the Government
of OIenburg. to Omsk, covering a distance Oh '4'
versts will be ready for use 1t is hoped In the hter
part of the coming fall The opening OF this part
OF the railway will be- in all probability. great
boon to Russia as II passes through tho ural mine
district and touches the famous grain district OF
Tobolsk From the latter district also are sent an
nually 100000 head OF cattle. Owing to the bad
roads however many cattle are lost and never
reach their intended destination. The railroad Win
It's improved facilities will give great impetus it Is
believed 10 the cattle industry. The first siberian
division will give outlet to a country covering
$4,000 square versts. and containing about l'-oo'-
BOO people. The opening OF the great road VIII be
celebrated with appropriate ceremonies and will be
hailed with delight by thousands and thousands OF
patriotic Russians.
The Government, according to official reports has
accepted Baron HlIsch's proposition to lead 8ooooOo
Hebrews from Russia TO homes In foreign lands
within twenty-five years. Daring the present year
there are to he only 81 900 Hrsch mgran's. If one
NAV use that expression. The number is 10 De IN
creased annually. Passports and other paP>rs are
TO DO given free OF all charge % the Hebrews VINO
arc also TO be exempt from all further duty to the
1T, Lrth Is alS nN
that male relatives Of male emigrans who remain
in the country are not 10 be called upon FOR extra
military service In place Of those who have gone
The main or central committee in charge Of the |
work is 10 have headquarters in this capital whie
branches will be established in other large cities OF
the empire. The undertaking Is TO be under the
direct supervision Of the Ministry OF the INTERIOR
where 100000 roubles to be kept on deposit TO
cover any expenses TO which the Government omciais
may be subjected
NJ de WyschnegrGdsld. Minister OF Finance. Is
rapidly approaching condition Of complete recovery
AS matter of course lie Is still obliged 70 take care
OF his health and is under the best physicians. lie
did not feel able to make the journey 10 south Russia
a few weeks ago, to attend the wedding OF his son
and Mile. do Savtch, daughter of wealthy landcd
proprietor: but lie intends 10 visit his daughter in
Stockholm in a short time. II Is said that he will
resume his leadership OF the Ministry Of Finance In
September.
studying the local history Of the Poova district, has
discovered that an Of tie German Iron Chan
cellor Is buried In the graveyard Of Patova Accord
ing to the paper Rudolph August Bismarck was born
in Prussia In 1853. the year that the Turks stood
before Vienna Little or nothing known Of his early
youth but under the reign Of Frederick william. the
first King Of Prussia he attained the rank Of colonel
Under Peter II, in 1887. he came 70 this country,
where, thanks to his handsome appearance his talents
and his knowledge Of military science. he found pro-
tector In the mighty Blron. who made him major
general and secured him the hand Of Imperial
lad in waiting on the day 0, his marriage he re-
ccived a present of a house from tho Empress and
promotion in the army. From that day his history
was closely linked with that Of Broa. He took part
In the Turkish and Polish and aided In raising
Bron to the rank Of duke. As reward he became !
Governor General Of Lvonia In 1916. together with
his protector Bismarck arrested and banishcd |
first Tobosk. siberia. and finally to Jaro,lawl, IN
the same country. But under Ivan " his star rose
again. and in 1747 having been recalled from exile. he
became cOmmauderin-chief Of the army Of The Ukraine
But death soon cut short his brilliant career. The |
Russian Bismarck died at his post Of duty In 1870 and
was buried in the churchyard Of Poltoya.
The third International Railway Congress VIII be
held in this city In August Delegates expected
from all the countries Of Europe, the Republics OF
gathering Will last eight days. Great preparations
Of the foreign REPRESENTATIVES, who viii have every
to remember their sojourn with pleasure and
pride. Excursions will BE- taken the roads 70 |
Peterhof, Finland and possibly to Moscow. a |
brochure is 70 be- published for the occasion, giving
a complete history Of the railways Of Russia. Az
Interesting exhibition Of railway improvements will |
be feature of the congress.
Great changes have been made in Sebastopol. tho
famous "City Of the Dead" during the last years
decade ago few steps could be taken without finding
mementoes OF the terrible. bloody past But this |
Is longer the The Museum OF War and the
churchyard almost alone remind one. according TO |
reports, those other days. Great gardens stretch
and men-ofwar float In the harbor.
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