The President is of opinion that if Japan makes a treaty with the United States, all other foreign countries will make the same kind of a treaty, and Japan will be safe thereafter. Townsend Harris countryforeignjapan Change image and share on social
Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand. Townsend Harris countrydistanthand Change image and share on social
The President wishes the Japanese to be very prudent about the introduction of opium, and if a treaty is made, he wishes that opium may be strictly prohibited. Townsend Harris introductionjapanesemake 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
