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Townsend Harris quotes

American Businessman

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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
Townsend Harris quote: "If war should break out between England and Japan, the latter..."
If war should break out between England and Japan, the latter would suffer much more than the former. 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. Townsend Harris
Townsend Harris quote: "Since the invention of steamships distant countries have..."
Since the invention of steamships distant countries have become like those that are near at hand. Townsend Harris
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
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
Townsend Harris quote: "The United States have no possessions in the east and do not..."
The United States have no possessions in the east and do not desire to have any, as other countries do. Townsend Harris
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
Townsend Harris quote: "By means of steam one can go from California to Japan in..."
By means of steam one can go from California to Japan in eighteen days. Townsend Harris

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