Russia appears in earnest about the development of the Manjourian coast, and is making many efforts for that object.

The telegraph is completed from Nicolayevsk to the new seaport, and a post route has been established along the Ousuree.
From San Francisco to the mouth of the Amoor I did not see a wheeled vehicle, with the exception of a hand cart and a dog wagon.

At Nicolayevsk there were horses, carts, and carriages, and I had my first experience of a horse harnessed with the Russian yoke.

The theory of the yoke is, that it keeps the shafts away from the animal's sides, and enables him to exert more strength than when closely hedged.

I cannot give a positive opinion on this point, but believe the Russians are correct.