New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-29
FROM BERLIN TO JAPAN.
PROGRESS OF THE JAPANESE OFFICER
THROUGH SIBERIA.
r,p,S,s EXHIBIT AT THE COLUMBIAN EXPOSE.
TION-A COLLECTION OF ARTISTIC
PIECES IN NEEDLEwoRR.

| TION-A COLLECTION OF ARTISTIC
PIECES IN NEEDLEwORK.
| Toxic, Dec. 15.-According to the latest .a'
trentic accounts OF Colonel Fukushimas progress IN
his long ride from Berlin to the eastern coast "
Siberia he must now be in Mongolia WITH by lar inc
greater part of his journey behind him. Inc noae
OF September found him about 1000 miles nom inc
coast OF Siberia riding almost entirely at night On
account OF the intense heat, and fully expecting 10
have accomplished his superb feat OF military enau
ance and Workmanship by November, or at least "
have passed through Mongolia by that time. 'oons'
| Fnrushimas diary written in japanese ana sen. "
friends in Toxic throws some light upon the harusnps
the young officer has had TO put up WILL we uaA'
the following extract from the same
august 3, 1602.-This afternoon started my
night journey a. $780, Travelling during Jus
day Is out question, for the Thermometer mas peen
So degrees at in the morning. and usually nan
ages TO reach 95 degrees between and O'Clock In the
afternoon To-day passed through village reekins
with cholera and. as unwelcome as suco stoppins
Mace was was forced to rest my horse, while was
compelled to content myself with piece oil bread anu
n cup OF tea, and was of again by IL O'CLOCK Inv
Cht was clear but there was no moon, ana the roau
which Law on the right side of river bank-was so fuI
~ hills and hollows that II was with dhculty kept
my horse at brisk trot, and both OF us were far from
comfortable The young guide whom had secured
at the village left unceremoniously after having
accompanied me but two or three miles, AS lar .
coud remember from my bearings, the road was On
should have been running south, but from the position
OF the polar star knew travelling due east Tue
darkness and circumstances prevented my consulting
nv maps with any likelihood of help and so | was
compelled to ride in doubt for could not even sec
whether there any telegraph wires by the ROAD
After proceeding about another mile suddeniy
brought up close tall telegraph pole by the ROAD
side and looking up at the crosspcces saw tlat F"
evidently carried four wires. This proved that was
attn all nd onps
my mind Some distance further on. while slowly
climbing up steep hill my horse whinned repeatedly
and presently horse and cart appeared over the cr''
of the hill. As drew near the lantern In the cart IT,
vralcd the fact that It's only occupant was man, WI"
was firmly grasping pistol While regarding me WIN
undlsguised suspicion and wonder. / passed iim ~
walk and nodded and smiled AS did so. Later
good bit OF road was reached, which was such pleas
ant change rs to make riding absolute comfort. IL
l. truly fortunate that have escaped cholera for tns
scourec has been raging all through western Soeia.
and | have passed through many Injected 'o"is a"N
villages SO far have been cordially welcomed every
where and treated officer OF the Imperial Army:
Under date OF september ID, Colonel fukushinn;
diary contains the following some time aso lou un1
that my money WAS giving out. True, had 'oo
rubles left but knew that should be compelled "
buy at least TWO more horses I'D carry me tlrouS"
deserts at good pace and then could not forget ina'
The approaching cold weather meant thick clothing.
To short of money, stranger In siberia on nors
but fortunately shortly afterward heard from me
JaDauesc Consul General at NadIvost0ck. through @
CHEF OF rrukuduk and my finances We're vi'n -, nter
an additional 700 rubes. 80 am now ready 70 sl.e.
cold climate, and trust TO reach the frontier oil e''e'
by November" . . - -, ,,D,orsI
Numerou, reports regarding the real cause OF Coione,
rukushlma's having undertaken THIS ride nave ods
made some of the American papers having altacneN
romance to the story. and claiming that the mana VI a,
sister OF German officer awaits Colonel fukushiha
he succeeds In accomplishing the Journey Within
tain time Another story which has also been widey
circulated among various foreign newspapers - " ,S
elect that the ride is being made Oh wager ,as
certain German Army officers. How true these s.o n
may he we mot say they cannot be strengthened W
any way by inquiries made here IN Japan. co,o,s,
The fact remains, oil the contrary, tiat Soiy 1r
Fukushma's ride undertaken by 0rder OF ele Lila
peris japanese Government. ana AZ It's eApese 80
The object OF the ride not so mucn 10 test 'o
powers OF an officer OF the army as horsenan put
thoroughly gate and report on The system
The completion of this railroad viii have con Nrsc
commercial import to Japan estaonsnns, a. ~ and
ticay Will, al overland connection Ie'"es" ''PA '
Europe. ,,,,,,n rxno.itton
win undoubtedly far exceed anything previously ~
tempted by this country at any worla l'. liza what
and the Government ocais reaIV ~ he
The commercial value Of thi, eAMOit NAV ro.ur
and every effort Is being made TO rehnei y v,inate
A large number OF works OF art ntea.u ~, Gns
shipment TO Chicago are now on view III i pnro s,se
that Is attracting the most attention II hury Tn
with ont sIrcfchcd wings carved IN ivory rr0ni
TO tin the wings close upon siN ie, ,ho most
being the largest. this Is also coneedel " nc.J IN
uDerb example OF ivory carving ever pfooueeN "
Japan. ,,, =. A., r.ropese exhibit
win ic thc collection of art needlcwork, cuhtiIp
the pups OF the Tolio Industrial AZ snoo hroideries
IL consists a collection OF paintings ,rIterin,
Gowns tapestry laces and what not, az o. .,e Tor
hcoity and exquisite workmanship. Each nr,le =, The
this exhibit has been chosen on iu,s detaild 10 thb
Empress. who have been e>pecmhS ue~
work by Her Majesty's commaho-