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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 August 2011
Comparing obvious circumstances with the facts adduced in this volume, the reader, who may not have had the means of investigating the subject, will become aware, probably with feelings of some surprise, that a remarkable change has taken place in the character of the relations which formerly subsisted, and in the character of the relations which now subsist, between the empire of Japon and the states of the Western-hemisphere.
In the early intercourse which existed between the empire and the states of the west, the government of Japon is exhibited in a most favourable light. It was distinguished, at that period, by high-bred courtesy: combined with refined liberality in principle, and generous hospitality in practice. Without any reservation in regard to circumstances, rank, calling, or nation, the hand of good-fellowship was, then, cordially extended to the stranger. In the instance of a Governor of the Phillipines, although ship-wrecked and destitute, the claims of rank were admitted.
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