JAPAN.
Oct. 21—Winston Churchill praises the navy.
Nov. 18—Marshall and other German islands in the Pacific to be handed over to England until war ends.
Nov. 19—Baron Kato says sending of troops to Europe is a doubtful measure.
Dec. 3—It is reported that Japanese officers are serving with the Russian Army.
Dec. 8—Baron Kato tells Diet it has not been decided whether Kiao-Chau will be returned to China; he says fleet is looking for German ships in South American waters.
Dec. 9—Baron Kato's statement causes a sensation in China.
Dec. 10—Military control over South Sea Islands to be divided with Australia.
Dec. 17—Ships sent to South Sea Islands for investigation of colonization possibilities; great welcome in Tokio to Lieut. Gen. Kamio and Vice Admiral Kato, conquerors of Tsing-tau.
Dec. 22—Gabriel Hanotaux opposes sending of Japanese troops to Europe.
Dec. 30—Foreign Office denies that troops have landed in Russia.