Woodrow Wilson: “The year that has elapsed since we last observed our day of thanksgiving has been rich in blessings to us as a people.”

The price of wheat is a world price; and it is a matter of little moment whether the Canadian wheat goes directly into the markets of the other countries of the world or indirectly through this country.

The imports of wheat have come mainly from Canada and Argentina and have not competed with the domestic crop.

Clearly, this is no time for the erection here of high trade barriers.

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