Woodrow Wilson: “It is one thing to entertain fine principles and another thing to make them work.”

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

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.

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

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