Woodrow Wilson: “I ask you even as a business proposition whether it is more useful to trade with a cynic or with an optimist.”

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

For many months there has been a demand that war agencies should be abolished and that there should be less Government interference with business.

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

Ten dollars contributed through the European Relief Council will save the life of one child.