Woodrow Wilson: “I must make my choice between these two duties, and I confidently hope that the people of the country will think that I…”

I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.

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

public interests require that the Senate of the United States be convened at twelve o'clock on the fourth day of March next to receive such communications as may be made by the Executive.