22 DECEMBER 1917, Page 1

It has been decided to create an Allied Naval Council.

The teak of the Council will be to watch over the general conduct of the naval war, and to ensure the co-ordination of effort at sea, as well KY the development of all scientific operations connected with the conduct of the war. The Conceit will consist of the Ministers of Marine of the nations represented, and the Chiefs of the Naval Staffs. As the Council will necessarily meet iu Europe, the Chiefs of the Naval Staffs of the United States and of Japan will be repre- sented by Flag Officers nominated by their respective Governments.