The Far East Volume 1; An Exponent of Japanese Thoughts and Affairs (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1896 Excerpt: ... on the side of the Japanese with one exception. We can not help admiring our champions who have defeated the Americans so many times in their national game. But either victory or defeat is largely a matter of chance, though it depends, no doubt, more or less upon training. What we hope is that both teams may make progress hereafter as anjesiiTt of competition. While baseball teams have attracted public attention in this way, the summer regatta of the leading schools of Japan will take place on Lake Biwa. The date is announced to be the 19th of inst. Which school will gain the laurel? We are glad to see the health of our students promoted in this way. 1 THE TOTAL ECLIPSE. The 9th of August, 1896, is a most interesting day for the astronomers of the world. There will be on that day a total eclipse of the sun which will be be visible in certain parts of Hokkaido and northern Siberia. The duration of the eclipse will be a little longer in Siberia than in Hokkaido, but on account of the snow and the storms in the arctic region of Siberia, the northeastern parts of Hokkaido have been preferred as more accessible. For the last three years our Government has observed most carefully the weather for two weeks before and after the ninth of August at the different towns within the area in which the total eclipse will be visible. As the result of these observations, Esashi has been fixed upon as the most favourable place for observing the phenomenon. Many famous scientists, both native and and foreign, have made their way to the spot to locate their instruments. We trust they may have clear weather and every success in their observations. "SUNRISE STORIES " BY ROGKK RlORPON AND TOZO Takayanagi. The above named book has been sent to us with the compliments of ...