The Washington Conference, 1921 The Washington Naval Conference, 1922
The "first SALT talks" for disarmament
C.E. Hughes Nov. 12 "The way to disarm is to disarm"
4-part naval plan of Hughes: 5-5-3-1.67 parity
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 the amount of Capital Ships (10,000 tons) building
USA, UK, Italy, France, and Japan
USA and UK on a ratio of 5:3:1.67 for Japan, Italy and France respectively.
C.E. Hughes Nov. 12 "The way to disarm is to disarm"
4-part naval plan of Hughes: 5-5-3-1.67 parity
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 the amount of Capital Ships (10,000 tons) building
USA, UK, Italy, France, and Japan
USA and UK on a ratio of 5:3:1.67 for Japan, Italy and France respectively.