It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.

Two things are desired in order that intercourse may be had: First, that a minister or agent be allowed to reside at the capital. Second, that commerce between different countries be freely allowed.

It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.

In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things.

The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war.

The President regards the Japanese as a brave people; but courage, though useful in time of war, is subordinate to knowledge of arts; hence, courage without such knowledge is not to be highly esteemed.

Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand.