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. Townsend Harris changedesireengland Change image and share on social
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. Townsend Harris agentallowcapital Change image and share on social
In case of war, a treaty would have to be made at the end of the war. Townsend Harris caseendmake Change image and share on social
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. Townsend Harris artbravecourage share on social
As the treaty made with the United States was the first treaty entered into by your country with other countries, therefore the President regards Japan with peculiar friendliness. Townsend Harris countryenterfriendliness Change image and share on social
It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also. Townsend Harris appearbringenglish Change image and share on social
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. Townsend Harris ambassadorcountrydesire Change image and share on social
If Japan had been near to either England or France, war would have broken out long ago. Townsend Harris agobreakengland Change image and share on social
In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things. Townsend Harris armimportantimprove Change image and share on social
If I write in my name to the agents of England and France residing in Asia and inform them that Japan is ready to make a commercial treaty with their countries, the number of steamers will be reduced from fifty to two or three. Townsend Harris agentasiacommercial share on social
