Woodrow Wilson: “A new light shines about us.”

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.

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

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…