"The 
period 
for 
revising 
the 
treaties 
now
 existing 
between 
ourselves
 and 
the 
United 
States is 
less 
than 
one
year 
distant. We 
expect 
and 
intend 
to 
reform 
and
 improve
 the
 same
 so 
as to
 stand 
upon 
a 
similar 
footing

with 
the 
most 
enlightened nations, 
and
 to 
attain the 
full development 
of 
public 
rights 
and 
interest."