Woodrow Wilson: “They are themselves in the grip of the same sinister power that has now at last stretched its ugly talons out and drawn…”

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

Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.

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

Clearly, this is no time for the erection here of high trade barriers.