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mbassy are now receiving the attentions of the
citizens of Washington. They have been waited
upon by the Ministers of Russia, France and Hol-
land, and have returned the compliment. depu-
tation of physicians and scientific men had an in
terview with them on Friday. The conversation
was very interesting, relating principally to the
Japan system OF medicine In the evening of the
same day the strangers attended reception at the
residence of the Secretary of State. The affair
was very brilliant one, most of the diplomatic
corps being present in court Dress with officers of
the army and navy. The number of guests amount
ed to about two hundred. The Japanese visitors
were much delighted with the dancing, and the fine
dresses of the ladies. They will not visit any OF
the public buildings until the ratification of the
treaty.
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