Woodrow Wilson: “This order is issued solely because of the present international situation and will be withdrawn when the emergency is…”

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

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

Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.

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