Woodrow Wilson: “I have rejoiced personally in the partnership of the Italian and the American people.”

I return herewith, without my approval, House joint resolution No. 440.

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.

I regret that I am not able to see in the condition of the world at large or in the needs of the United States any such change as would justify the restriction upon that minimum which is proposed by the House Joint Resolution.

One does not pay a compliment to the American farmer who attempts to alarm him by dangers from foreign competition.