Minute from WSC [First Lord of the Admiralty] to Sir Edward Grey [Foreign Secretary], noting that as Austria had declared war on Japan, and in view of the situation with Turkey, the Japanese Government should be asked if they would send a battle-squadron to co-operate with the Allies. WSC adds that this would encourage Italy, and help gain command of the Baltic. Includes note by Grey asking for a meeting to discuss the matter. [Hand-written copy].