Woodrow Wilson: “Without such independence the whole question of our political unity and self-determination is very seriously clouded 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.

If there ever was a time when America had anything to fear from foreign competition, that time has passed.

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

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…