Although Norton was obviously busy with his local and national duties, he also found time to dabble in foreign affairs.

• “皇帝”一直由旧金山居民供养，食住行全部免费。一次，他在中太平洋铁路公司的餐车上没吃到免费餐，便龙颜大怒，下令“查封”铁路公司。