ITO, Baron Shunkichi (TOKYO), ex-Vice-Admiral; b. Jan., 1840, at Maizuru. Entered Navy, 1869; Lieut.-Commander, 1871; Rear-Admiral, 1882; Vice-Admiral, 1889; created Baron, 1895; Vice-Minister of Navy from 1889 to 1899; created a peer in recognition of service in Chino-Japanese War; Member of House of Peers since 1899. Address: Tokyo, Japan.