Aug. 29—Germans lay mines at Kiao-Chau and fire at landing party at Cape Jaeschke.
Aug. 30—Japanese troops landed near Kiao-Chau; forts fire at destroyer.
Aug. 31—Japanese occupy two islands.
Sept. 2—Japan lands force at Lung-kow; German Legation protests against violation of China's neutrality.
Sept. 3—Japanese occupy seven islands near Kiao-Chau, clear waters of mines, and land more troops at Lung-kow; China protests against violation of her neutrality.
Sept. 9—Japanese advance southward in Shantung.
Sept. 14—Japanese flank Kiao-Chau.
Sept. 15—Japanese cavalry captures Chimo; vanguard of Japanese Army reaches Kiao-Chau.
Sept. 19—Japanese seize Kiao-Chau station and train and land troops at Laoshan.
Sept. 20—Japanese cavalry in clash with German outposts near Tsing-tau.