The Treaty as to Yap and the Mandated North Pacific Islands

Gregory, Charles Noble (April 1922). "The Treaty as to Yap and the Mandated North Pacific Islands". American Journal of International Law. 16 (2): 248–251. doi:10.2307/2187716. ISSN 2161-7953 0002-9300, 2161-7953 .

• Has attachment: File:GPSDQN2F.pdf

Abstract: “The Treaty as to Yap and the Mandated North Pacific Islands” discusses a treaty involving the United States and Japan regarding the administration of former German islands in the Pacific, north of the equator, including Yap. After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles led to a mandate system where the British Empire, France, Italy, and Japan agreed to confer a mandate over these islands to Japan. However, the United States, having not ratified the Treaty of Versailles, was not part of this agreement and negotiated separately with Japan to ensure its rights and those of its nationals were preserved in these islands.

Key points of the treaty include the United States consenting to Japan’s administration of the islands under the mandate, provided that certain conventions are met, particularly concerning the suppression of the slave trade, arms control, and freedom of worship. The treaty guarantees that American nationals have rights to enter, reside, and own property while ensuring freedom of communication, cable, and radio operations, without censorship or discrimination.

The article highlights the diplomatic efforts and challenges in ratifying the treaty, noting Senate discussions and the importance of the treaty in resolving tensions between the two countries. Ultimately, it portrays the treaty as a satisfactory settlement that addressed the contentious issue of rights and communications in the Pacific Islands, commending those who negotiated it for the US.

Extra details:

MAG: 2326080165
OpenAlex: W2326080165
CorpusID: 147181570