EVOLUCIÓN DE LOS BANQUETES A CATERING. Lord Derby appointed Secretary of State for War, Great Britain, in succession to Mr. Lloyd George (see September 30th, 1915, and July 7th and April 20th, 1918). Portugal seizes German steamers in the Tagus (see March 9th). Allied Commander proclaims martial law in city of Salonika (see October 3rd, 1915). Mr. Asquith, British Premier, resigns (appointed April 8th, 1908) (see 7th). Entente Governments reject German peace proposals (see 12th and January 11th, 1917). Kirmanshah (Persia) reoccupied by Turkish forces (see February 26th, 1916 and March 11th, 1917). Russian force landed at Atna for attack on Trebizond (see April 17th). M. Briand remains Premier.