The naval proportions proposed by various countries were fundamentally based on their own interests, even the naval proportion of Australasia, which was actually a proposal aimed at strengthening itself, the United Kingdom, and France while maintaining the gap between the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the gap between Australasia and the island nation.
Although each country was well aware that the proportions they proposed were unreasonable, they involved their own national interests. These diplomats may not have any other advantages, but their thick skin prevented them from making the slightest concession.
As a result, the talks lasted for more than half a month. Eventually, the United Kingdom and the United States made a threat to intimidate the island nation that refused to compromise on naval proportions: "For every capital warship built by the island nation, the United Kingdom and the United States will build four."
