Woodrow Wilson: “We are unquestionably gaining in thoroughness; but are we gaining in thoughtfulness?”

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

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

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