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

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

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

Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family.

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.

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.

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