Nov. 30—Rotterdam reports that Germany has decided to levy a tax of $7,000,000 a month on Belgium, and an additional tax of $75,000,000.
Dec. 13—Brussels and suburbs decide to pay fine to Germans.
Dec. 15—Provincial councils ordered by German Governor General to meet to consider payment of tax; bankers prepare to pay it.
Dec. 20—Representatives of provinces agree to pay tax.
Dec. 23—Report from London that Brussels tax has been waived and that the American Minister protested against its imposition.
Dec. 26—Neutral nations notified by Germany that Consuls will not be recognized further.
Dec. 28—Minister to United States protests against cancellation of consular exequaturs by Germany.
Dec. 29—Belgian authorities point out to United States that Germany's decision to cancel exequaturs raises question of sovereignty in Belgium.
Jan. 3—Ghent taxes bachelors to meet German demands.