Woodrow Wilson: “We have managed in the process of civilization, my fellow citizens, to make a world that can not be taken to pieces.”

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.

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

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.

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.