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

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

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.

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

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.

If you make a treaty first with the United States and settle the matter of the opium trade, England cannot change this, though she should desire to do so.