In case of war, a treaty would have to be made at the end of the war.
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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
It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.
Townsend Harris
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.
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I replied that the customs of my country forbade any one to eat in a house where the host, or his representative, did not sit down to table with him.
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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.
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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.
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