construction, The people everywhere are not only polite but they are in two very resentful of the foreigner. They appear quite indifferent but never hostile or insolent as they are in their own country which is very mannal formation of the lower classes. The fruits now in season are cherries apples & peaches, chrysanthemum are common also gardenias but few flowers at this season. The Japanese don't show much love for pet animals. You seldom see a dog or a cat about their houses. Horses are comparatively rare in the streets most of the hauling being done by men, 28 The rain continued all day until 4 P.M when it stopped but did not clear went much cooled to Tokyo