It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.
Townsend HarrisThe nations of the West hope that by means of steam communication all the world will become as one family.
Townsend HarrisThe 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.
Townsend HarrisAny nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family.
Townsend Harris