Woodrow Wilson: “We can not use our great Alaskan domain, ships will not ply thither, if those coasts and their many hidden dangers are…”

We have been vigorously building up a great merchant marine and providing for improvement of marketing in foreign countries by the passage of an export trade law.

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.

I herewith call your attention to an agreement with Belgium made by the British and French Premiers and myself.

In my opinion the legislation proposed is not in the public interest and is objectionable.