28 SEPTEMBER 1907, Page 2

The final distribution of war honours among the Japanese Generals,

Admirals, and high officials of State took place, Reuter tells us, on Saturday last at Tokio. The Emperor personally bestowed the new titles. The Marquises Ito, Tan-iagata, and Oyania are made Princes, and Counts Inouye and Matsukata. Marquises. Admirals Togo and Ito and Generals Knroki, Oku, and Nogi become Counts, General Terauclii Viscpent, and General Nodzu a Marquis. Admiral Togo's promotion to the title of Count is considered note- worthy, as a viscountship is generally the highest boneur for Admirals. Still more remarkable is the creation of prince.8 from the ordinary Samurai rank. The exception in this case is said to be generally appreciated. We note that 134ron Koatura, the Ambassador to Britain, is made a Count.