The Washington Naval Conference
- Washington Naval
- The "first SALT talks" for disarmament
- C.E Hughes November 12: "the way to disarm is to disarm" 1
- 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
- Lacks enforcement
1922
- Treaty limiting amount of Capital Ships (10,000 tons) building
- USA, UK, Italy, France, Japan
- USA and UK on a ratio of 5:3:1.67 for Japan, Italy and France respectively
The Washington Naval Conference