“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.Quote by Townsend HarrisTopics: Quotes about Townsend HarrisShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
The President of the United States thinks that for the Japanese opium is more dangerous...#Townsend Harris
It will be quite satisfactory if you open them gradually, as the circumstances may require;...#Townsend Harris
Any nation that refuses to hold intercourse with other nations must expect to be excluded...#Townsend Harris
Japan and China are isolated and without intercourse with other countries; hence the President directed...#Townsend Harris
Two things are desired in order that intercourse may be had: First, that a minister...#Townsend Harris
