The expense of a war could be paid in time; but the expense of opium, when once the habit is formed, will only increase with time.

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.

If war should break out between England and Japan, the latter would suffer much more than the former.

Open the doors to all. Let the children of the rich and the poor take their seats together and know of no distinction save that of industry, good conduct, and intellect.

In case of war, a treaty would have to be made at the end of the war.

The President wishes the Japanese to be very prudent about the introduction of opium, and if a treaty is made, he wishes that opium may be strictly prohibited.

The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do.