Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-10
What the Far East Will Send to the
Paris Exposition.
RARE WORKS OF ART FROM JAPAN
China and Siam viii Both Be
Much in Evidence.
PERSIA'S FINE WILTON

Speclal Correspondence OF The Evening Star.
PARIS, February g. 1900.
While the eyes of all nations are turned
on South Africa, keenly watching the
lightning flashes from the war clouds gath
cred over Kimberley and Ladysmith. Asia
is making tremendous efforts to enlist the
attention of the world in another direction
Japan, China, Siam, Persia and India are
all intent upon triumphs which they expect
to enjoy on Paris peaceful battlefield in
1900.
1t has been my good fortune to have a
long interview with the official representa-
tive of the Mikado at the Paris exposition
and he has told me something of the as
plrations of his artistic As.atic nation and
the branches of commerce and industry in
which they hope to rival the European
countries at the great worlds fair. The
japanese dominions are a wide open door
in the east to European civilization and
scientific progress. France. more than any
other country, has been sympathetic in the
truest sense of the word. The minions of
the Mikado have built a charming home in
Paris. a miniature Paradise in the Troca-
dero Gardens, on the banks of the Seine
where. throughout the exposition. visitors
will find in the midst of lovely Japanese
tea garden artistic displays galore. Japan
his given birth to many brilliant artists.
among them the renowned landscapist
Hiroshighe; the ornamentalist in wood.
Gamboux; the wood and ivory sculptor,
Masanao; the bronze decorator. Seiamin:
the sahrechaSef, Kawadgi-Tomomitchi and
the lacquer artists, Koru and Ritzouo
When these names are mentioned conno!s-
SeurS recall to mind some of the most re-
markable art productions of the century.
But even among the lovers of art there are
many persons who are not particularly
fond of the Japanese school.
An Up-to-Date Mikado.
1t is hardly conceivable, yet it is an abso-
lutte fact, that 5000 japanese exhibitors ap-
piled for space in the various buildings of
the Paris exposition. Says their represen-
tative: I'VE have resolved to compete COM
mercially with the nations of Europe and
America in the Industries most actively de-
veloped in our country. The only palace of
the exposition in which We will not make
display is the army and navy building. OF
course, not much will be expected of US in
electricity and mechanics. for in these two
Industries We dependent upon the
United States and certain European coun-
tries. Our section on. the Trocadero will
comprise a grand palace of retrospective
arts, a handsome tea pavilion, a beautiful
conservatory and a Japanese bazaar, where
our artistic wares will be displayed" Japan
has spent, will spend, $4,000 in the
Paris fair-more than half the amount al
1otted to the United States commissioners
by Congress. 1t will be shown that Japa-
neSe silks can stand comparison with those
of other nations; that japanese chased
metal works and pottery achievements are
well entitled to the appreciation they have
always enjoyed in Europe. Their forestry,
fishing and mining displays promise to be
interesting, especially their ornamental
trees. of which a large number are being
imported into France. In the artificial
ponds in the gardens OF the Trocadero Wis
ftors will see some curious red carp and
some black three-taled fish which are only
to BE- found in the rivers of Japan. A very
interesting display will be an illustrated
edition de luxe of Japanese ar, the princi-
pal pictures being Illustrations of the works
of the artists whose names are quoted in
the opening lines of this article. The ia
cade of the Japanese main pavilion is in the
style of the classic architecture of the
Buddhist temples.
In Jnpnnese Garden.
IE japan, when a garden is laid out
whether it be on large or a small plot of
land, the trees, plants and shrubbery are
disposed with view to please the eye
People do not walk about in Japanese
gardens, or, if they do, they are not SUP
posed to. They should take up their posi-