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

We were sent to this country by the President, who desires to promote the welfare of Japan, and are quite different from the ambassadors of other countries.

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

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.

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.

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.