Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-03-01
OUR ORlEN tai VISITORS
THE JAPANESE EMBASSY.
Princesses and Paniers.

Inc mempers OF the Japanese Embassy re-
manned quietly in their apartments at the Ar
lngton last evening and retired early, being
much fatigued after their long journey from the
Pacific coast. A few OF the orientals, no viewer
made their appearance in the Hobbies and read
ing rooms OF the hotel, accompanied by the at
taches Of the Japanese legation in this CITY,
Many of the members of the Embassy took their
dinners In the ordinary of the hotel while others
were served in their private dining rooms. Mr..
Mort, the Japanese Charge d'A ffai es accom-
panied by Mr.. Cordama, visited the Embassy
during the evening. Last evening several OF the
Japanese, who have enstOpPing at Wormley 5
i 10, f1is mSnins past prevailed upon some of
quarters from the Arlington to wormey's
where they are now located. Kedjro Nagano
one OF the second secretaries, il the verftable
Japanese Tommy" who visited this country
several years ago and was so much admired by
the ladies. He is now q man and would hardly
be recognized by those who saw him thirteen
years ago.
The Embassy will be officially presented to
the President by the Secretary of State on Mon
day next at noon. On Tuesday evening grand
be given at Masonic Temple. The work of
decorating the Temple will begin tomorrow,
and 1t Is said that when it is completed the
ever attempted In Washington. Admittance
will be by card, and the Invitations are now
being engraved. General NJ yers, who has charge
OF the matter, under the direction of the Secre-
tary OF State, will make the reception a grand
success.
The Embassy remained at their quarters to-
day, having concluded to postpone their Official
nected with the Embassy were out on the stree Is,
among them Cove rnor Ito, Acting Minister of
Public Works, and his Secretary, Chen Itsiro
Foukoutsi, both Of whom were In Washington
last summer, and Jussammi Takayassi KIDD.
Privy Counsellor, who paid visit to Mr. a. H.
Savflle, chief clerk of the Treasury, and re-
manned for some time. The Japanese flag,
which has large red ball in white ground, flies
from the Arlington.
The President will give the Embassy q grand
reception at the White House some evening next
week, which will be attended by the members
Of the Cabinet. judges of the United States
supreme Court, members Of Congress, and other
distinguished officers of the government, with
their ladies; The Marine band will furnish the
music, and during the evening refresh ments
will be served in an informal way. -
THE FRANCHISES TO ADOPT OUR STYLES.
1t Is the intention Of MIS-. De Long to have all
her proteges adopt the prevailing female costume
at an early day, and their wardrobes will prob
ably be ordered here, though the original inten-
ton was to buy them in New York. 1t is the
ceive complete education in all the useful and
ornamental branches at Vsssar College, but that
they adopt the style OF dress Of this country in
WHAT GRACE GREENWOOD SAYS.
In late letter from San Francisco to the
New York Times, Grace Greenwood says Of the
Embassy:-" After the storm came the Japan
though out Of another planet. They have ali
been very thoroughly lionized. The Prime
Minister, Prince Iwakura, Is much commended
for his wise saws and Oriental courtesy, and
are admired as Remarkably modest and we'll
behaved young ladies. They are said to be i'm
patient to don the American dress, which they
admire, all but the hump on the back"
Mr.. NoRI, the japanese ambassador, has
invited Mr.. Birdsey g. Northrop, secretary of
the sCsuneeacut board Of education, 10 60 to
Japan and Sssume control Of the system of pub
nc instruction tn that country. Il u the inten-
ton 70 remodel tns entire school system OF the
plans. 70 DO His tie English language viii iI6 be
taught, and II possible An alphabet adopted in
the place Of the cumbersome one now in, nss--
RsDRNPr1oE OF INITIATED CuRRsucY-
The Secretary Of the Treasury in Q letter to
some parties In New York says that mutilsted
currency may be exchanged for new notes prior
TO the counting Of the old notes on the following
must transmit their money to the United States
Treasurer and place In deposit ct the Treasury
Department An am0unt of bonds equivalent
thereto. They win then be entitled to draw ON
notes, any deficiency found on counting the old
notes to Be made good by them.
CLAIMS FOR "INpIRIcr Loss.s~ BEFORE
THE MIxlD ConMIssioH.-John Christopher
Raining, British subject. has put. In claim
asainst the United States for damages by way
OF indemnity for acts committed against his per-
son and property, under and In pursuance Of the
his isdaees dsmssss at $50 go fhs trssts
does not state specifically whether this class Of
claims snail not be presented to the British
American mixed claims commission, and yet
although these ''indirsct" claims 20 far submit
ted amounts to more than the direct damages
we claim on account Of the depredations Of the