Opinion 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,... Townsend Harris 20
Communication The nations of the West hope that by means of steam communication all the world will become as one family. Townsend Harris 30
Courage 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... Townsend Harris 31
