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

If war should break out between England and Japan, the latter would suffer much more than the former.

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

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.

The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do.

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