Negotiations concerning the exportation of steel from the United States to Japan and the chartering of Japanese ships—Negotiations concerning advantages to be accorded China by the Allied powers and measures to be taken by China as a belligerent; limited participation of the United States—Allocation of German and Austrian ships seized by China and Siam—Discussions regarding the proposed dispatch of Chinese troops to Europe; consideration of a request for Japanese troops—Assurance by the Chinese Government, September 28, as to retention of control of its military resources—Arrangements for the patrol of waters about Hawaii by a Japanese cruiser