On their arrival, they were chagrined to find, instead of a decent reception, an indirect demand for an apology respecting the past conduct of the American government, a payment in cash, and an annual tribute as the price of continued friendship.

他们一到，就很懊恼地发现， 没有受到体面的接待，而是间接要求就美国政府过去的行为道歉， 以现金支付， 并以每年一次的贡品作为继续友谊的代价。