Japan Renounces Washington Naval Treaty - 1934 | Today in History | 29 Dec 16

On December 29, 1934, Japan formally renounced the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. Shots of Japanese Envoy Saito speaking.“The Japanese sense of honour and of concern for national dignity and prestige would make it impossible for my country to concent to a continuation of the present ration system. Japan is therefore going to give notice of her intention to terminate the Washington Treaty of 1922 in other words Japan is desirous to have new deal in the naval matters. On a much more reasonable basis than heretofore. You can license this story through AP Archive: Find out more about AP Archive: