Aug 18. An official statement in the local papers says that, in sptie of all rumours to the contrary, no persons have been shot as spies is Dresden. Spent the afternoon at the Warrens in hotel Carlton, and evening at the beiers. Tatuis eye still bad, but better Aug 19. Working on Dresden Street sketches all day. Rumours that Japan is preparing to go against Germany. Attempt upon the life of the King of Belgium. The People"Pious X" died today Aug 20. Dined at "Kaiser Palast" menu cost 75d, Same as before the war. For a long walk with Miss Cator in p.m. at beires in evening.