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with chopsticks, but I gave it up after an effort, my time
being limited.

Passed a bridal procession curious to look upon--the
gorgeous bride astride an ass, two two-wheeled matting-
covered wagons and several Chinese on donkeys in attendance.
About 4:00 o'clock we reached Shih-Chao-tzu where we changed
to a broad-guage line, but I had come to like my little low
car from which I could step out so easily at each station,
and regretted to change. Found the Yamato Railway Hotel at
Mukden a marvel of comfort and convenience.

October 19th.

Called early to see Consul Fisher and took tiffin with him.
Later called to see the German Consul and Mr. Heickendorff of
the British American Tobacco Co. In the evening wrote up memoran-
dn of my investigations into the vexed Manchurian situation.

October 20th.

In the morning, wrote. In afternoon called on American Consul
who was leaving for meeting, and as rain had come up I remained
with his wife. Found her complaining of being unable to get
anything done about the house, though there are eleven servants
for her and Mr. Fisher (no children). Each servant waits for
the other to do the job. Breakfast and dinner with my Japanese
friend, and in the evening met Mr. Tyer, a North Carolinian and
Trinity 1900, now traveling for the American Tobacco Co.

October 21st.

Early morning called on Mr. Fisher and secured application for
permission to visit palace and the Peiling (Northern Tombs).
Found the Palace hardly worth the unceasing tips I had to give,