The Washington Naval Conference, 1921
- 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
The Washington Naval Conference, 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