commodore's conversation with the interpreters. 373 



contemplated visit in abont a month ; and, as for an interpreter, he woukl take with him 

 Namonra, one of those who was occasionally present in behalf of the commissioners. 



Namoura, Third Interpreter, Toku-hama. 



The Japanese replied that it would he necessary to retain Namoura, and, beside, that the 

 dialect at Hakodadi was so different another interpreter would be required. The Commodore 

 finally declared that, as for Simoda, he would consider that port opened, in accordance with his 

 express understanding with the commissioners, as soon as he should receive a favorable report of 

 it from Captain Pope, who had been dispatched to make the proper investigation. 



He also stated that, though he wished all the ports to be opened at once^ none of them could 

 be practically available for more than a year, since the necessary preliminary action of his 

 government would require at least that time before ratifying the agreement with the Japanese. 

 The Commodore then cut the discussion short by saying that he desired to refer these points in 

 detail to the commissioners, which he would do, in writing, at the next interview. 



Yenoske, who had evidently been delegated by the commissioners to test the firmness of the 



