Since the invention of steamships distan... by Townsend Harris | We Heart Quotes

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Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand.

- Townsend Harris

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English Want

It appears that the English think the Japanese... are fond of opium, and they want to bring it here also.

- Townsend Harris

Time

In time of war steamships and improved arms are the most important things.

- Townsend Harris

War

The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous than war.

- Townsend Harris

Circumstances May Will

It will be quite satisfactory if you open them gradually, as the circumstances may require; but the President assures you that this will not be the case if you make a treaty with England first.

- Townsend Harris

Countries Desire

The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do.

- Townsend Harris

Countries Name Will

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

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