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

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 Japan had been near to either England or France, war would have broken out long ago.

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.

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

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

The nations of the West hope that by means of steam communication all the world will become as one family.