Woodrow Wilson: “This order shall take effect from and after this date and shall be operative during the pending emergency or until…”

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.

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.

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

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