Woodrow Wilson: “We are seeking permanent, not temporary, foundations for the peace of the world, and must seek them candidly and…”

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.

We have been vigorously building up a great merchant marine and providing for improvement of marketing in foreign countries by the passage of an export trade law.

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

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