The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war. Townsend Harris dangerousjapaneseopium Change image and share on social
When the ambassadors of other foreign countries come to Japan to make treaties, they can be told that such and such a treaty has been made with the ambassador of the United States, and they will rest satisfied with this. Townsend Harris ambassadorcountryforeign share on social
The nations of the West hope that by means of steam communication all the world will become as one family. Townsend Harris communicationfamilyhope Change image and share on social
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. Townsend Harris expenseformhabit Change image and share on social
Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded from this family. Townsend Harris excludeexpectfamily Change image and share on social
The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do. Townsend Harris countrydesireeast Change image and share on social
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
By means of steam one can go from California to Japan in eighteen days. Townsend Harris californiadayeighteen Change image and share on social
Japan and China are isolated and without intercourse with other countries; hence the President directed me to attend to or watch the state of affairs in China also. Townsend Harris affairattendchina Change image and share on social
