It may seem a reversal of the natural order of things, but it is true, that the routes of trade must be actually opened-by many ships and regular sailings and moderate charges-before streams of merchandise will flow freely and profitably through them.
Wilson asserts that trade routes must be established before merchandise can flow effectively.
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Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.
One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.
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.
If there ever was a time when America had anything to fear from foreign competition, that time has passed.
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