They show that touching at the Sandwich Islands, on the return from China, would prolong the voyage so many days unnecessarily that an additional line of steamers must soon be established, provided the intercourse between China and America is to acquire that importance which is confidently expected.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of a direct route for steamers between China and America, highlighting the potential delays caused by stopping at the Sandwich Islands.
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