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At the luncheon I met a Colonel Bayard who saw service
in the Boer War, and the Governor's aide, Maj. Taylor, of
the 33rd Lancers. Had a very interesting conversation
with Sir Frederick about his military campaigns in South
Africa.

December 3rd, 4th, 5th.
Landed what was left of me at Manila, being somewhat consoled
to find that the Sigismund, which left a few hours ahead of us,
had about as bad a trip. The Captain stayed on the bridge all
the way from Hong Kong here without sleep, it is said. In the
afternoon while still feeling dazed, I took my letter of in-
troduction around to Mr. Wm. Crozier, Editor of the "Far Eastern
Review", who from that time on was at my service. Dined with
him and Mrs. Crozier and had a delightful evening.

December 7th.
Got up early and went into the Walled City to see the Manila
Cathedral and one or two of the other Catholic churches. Then
Mr. Crozier took me to the Educational Department where I
met Mr. White and Mr. Magee, after which he (Mr. C.) took me
on about half a day's automobile ride, showing me some typical
Filipino villages, farming country, and natural scenery. Re-
turning called on Hon. Chas. B. Elliott, Secretary of Com-
merce and Police, who talked most interestingly of conditions
in the Islands.

December 8th.
At 9:00 o'clock had an interview with Governor-General Forbes