Accordingly, in pursuance of the proposal which has been made, and in the light of the gracious indication of its acceptance, the President invites the Governments of Great Britain (Japan, Italy, France) to participate in a Conference on the subject of Limitation of Armament, in connection with which Pacific and Far Eastern questions will also be discussed, to be held in Washington on the 11th day of November, 1921.
White House Press Release Announcing Invitations to Attend the Washington Conference
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