Woodrow Wilson: “The facts of the world are such that it is my duty to counsel my fellow citizens that preparation for national defense…”

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

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

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.

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.