Woodrow Wilson: “It is the first attempt ever made to settle the affairs of the world according to the wishes of the people in the parts…”

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

If there ever was a time when America had anything to fear from foreign competition, that time has passed.

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

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…