There are 64 projects in which sites have been arranged, drawings are completed, for which construction contracts have been invited, of a total estimated cost of $19,970,500.

It is estimated that the number of men now directly and indirectly employed on this program is 50,000.

PLEASE ACCEPT my most cordial congratulations on this auspicious anniversary and the assurances of the good will which this Government and people bear for Your Excellency's country.

This refuge shall be known as the St. Marks Migratory Bird Refuge.

I am happy to note the very great change which is evident in the credit situation since the announcement of financial plans on October 7.

I am happy to note the very great change that is evident in the credit situation which has gradually taken place since the announcement made on October 7.

I am awaiting the receipt of a list of members of the Navy League and as soon as that list is obtainable I shall select a committee from its membership, which committee will have the duty of establishing the untruths promulgated by the…

On behalf of my fellow countrymen and in my own name I extend to Your Excellency on this memorable anniversary most cordial felicitations and the renewed assurances of my high regard and best wishes.

In the interest of the Philippine people, the time clement involves the necessity that independence must be assured of durability and the Government of the Philippines must be assured of stability.

Independence tomorrow without assured economic stability would result in the collapse of Philippine Government revenues and the collapse of all economic life in the islands.

For instance, the economic independence of the Philippines must be attained before political independence can be successful.

I am confident that it is already performing a considerable function in the restoration of confidence, and that it has made some direct accomplishments more specifically.

Independence of the Philippines at sometime has been directly or indirectly promised by every President and by the Congress.

I am greatly shocked and saddened by the death of your brother, George Washington Ochs Oakes.

I extend to you my deep sympathy and shall appreciate it if you will convey to Mr. Ochs Oakes' sons an expression of my sorrow in their bereavement.

Every American interested in clean and honest sportsmanship will grieve with you in the death of your father, Charles A. Comiskey.

We explored the subject, but formulated no conclusive policies in the matter.

The commanding officers of our forces inform me that we are maintaining that strength and efficiency.