The Washington Naval Conference, 1921
- The "first SALT talks" for disarmament
- C.E. Hughes nov. 12: "the war to disarm is to disarm" 1
- 4- part naval plan of Huges: 5-5-3-1.67
- USA and UK on a ratio of 5-5-3-1.67 for Japan, Italy and France respectively
- 9 Power Treaty to guarantee Open Door and indep. of China
- 4 Power Treaty to respect Pacific possessions
- But treaties and agreements lack enforcement
- Treaty limiting amount of Capital Ships (10 000 tons) building
- USA, UK, Italy, France, Japan
Interesting Fact
Russia was not invited.
Quote
"In all things that are purely social we can be as separate as the fingers, yet one as the hand in all things essential to mutual progress."
--Booker T Washington
--Booker T Washington
Subjunctive Question
Why did the US not give themsleves the biggest navy in the world?
Summary
The Washington Naval Conference consisted of the US, UK, Italy, France and Japan. It was the "first SALT talks" for disarmament. C.E. Hughes said on Nov. 12: "the war to disarm is to disarm". It was a 4- part naval plan of Huges: 5-5-3-1.67 for USA, UK, Japan, Italy and France respectively. It created a 9 and 4 Power Treaty. The 9 Power Treaty guaranteed Open Door and indep. of China and the 4 Power Treaty was to respect Pacific possessions. The treaties and agreements lack enforcement. The Washington Naval Conference created a Treaty limiting amount of Capital Ships (10 000 tons) building.