By means of steam one can go from California to Japan in eighteen days.

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.

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.

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.

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 regards the Japanese as a brave people; but courage, though useful in time of war, is subordinate to knowledge of arts; hence, courage without such knowledge is not to be highly esteemed.