Appointment by Japan of General N. Muto in charge of All Japanese Interests in “Manchoukuo”, August 9; Ridicule by Japanese Foreign Office Spokesmen of Secretary Stimson’s Statements on Far East; Address by Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs on China’s Position, August 29; Japanese Foreign Office Forecast of Impending Protocol with “Manchoukuo”, September 2; Attitude of Department of State Toward “International Defense Scheme” of December 18, 1931, at Shanghai, September 3 (and 8); Completion at Peiping of Lytton Report on September 4; Signature of Protocol Between Japan and “Manchoukuo”, September 15; American Consultations Respecting Possible Neutralization of Peiping Area; Chinese Request for Implementation of Nine-Power Treaty of 1922 by Powers Signatory Thereto, September 16; League Council President’s Expression of Regret Over Japanese Recognition of “Manchoukuo”, September 24