The Controversy Over Yap Island

"The Controversy Over Yap Island". Current History. 14_Part-1 (1): 108–126. 1921-04-01. doi:10.1525/curh.1921.14P1.1.108. ISSN 1944-785X 0011-3530, 1944-785X .

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Abstract: The article "The Controversy Over Yap Island" addresses the diplomatic dispute between the United States and Japan regarding the sovereignty and cable rights on Yap Island, a strategically important location for undersea communication cables crucial for uninterrupted communication with China and the Far East. This controversy emerged from decisions made during the Peace Conference in Paris, where mandates over former German colonies, including Yap Island, were being drafted.

The dispute was primarily fueled by the U.S. opposition to the allocation of Yap Island to Japan without prior consultation, despite President Wilson's understanding that such an allocation would not occur. The U.S. argued that losing control over vital undersea communication lines would be unacceptable, whereas Japan maintained that the Supreme Council had granted it sovereignty over Yap.

The conflict was complicated by the differing stances of other nations, with British and Italian delegates showing partial support for the U.S. position, while French and Japanese delegates opposed it. Despite efforts to resolve the issue through diplomatic channels, no substantial progress was made, leaving the situation unresolved. Both the U.S. and Japan refused to modify their positions, making this a pressing international issue at the time OF publication(1921).

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