While in the short time at our disposal it has not been possible to formulate definite programs, we find that we view the nature of these financial and economic problems in the same light and that this understanding on our part should…

Happily, there are no controversies to be settled between France and America.

None such exist.

Section 55 of the Consular Regulations of 1896 is canceled as of this date.

Section 524 as so amended shall become effective January 1, 1932; but for the period from January 1, 1932, to June 30, 1932, the accounts of consular agents for tonnage fees for regularly documented American vessels running regularly…

In the second sentence of the first paragraph of section 524 of the Consular Regulations, delete the words 'calendar year' and substitute therefor the words 'fiscal year beginning July 1.'

I take great pleasure in extending to you a most cordial welcome in my own name and in that of my fellow country men.

The grief of every American in the passing of one of the great benefactors of humanity has manifested itself in the suggestion from hundreds of citizens that the Nation should join in a solemn tribute to the memory of Thomas Alva Edison.

I suggest that all individuals should extinguish their lights for one minute on Wednesday evening, October 21, at 7 o'clock Pacific time, 8 o'clock mountain time, 9 o'clock central time and 10 o'clock eastern time.

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 4942, dated July 30, 1928, which withdrew the public lands in T. 6 S., R. 8 W., New Mexico principal meridian, New Mexico, pending a resurvey, be, and the same is hereby, revoked.

This demonstration of the dependence of the country upon electrical current for its life and health is in itself a monument to Mr. Edison's genius.

And it is hereby ordered, pursuant to Public Resolution 85 of June 12, 1930 (46 Stat. 580), that, subject to valid rights, the unreserved public lands in said township, if otherwise subject to disposition, shall be opened, under the terms…

It is not, therefore, advisable.

If we judge it by the standard of battles in which the contrary result would have essentially varied the whole course of history, then it becomes one of the very few decisive battles in the history of the world.

The hospitality of Virginia has been the highest expression of courtesy in our country now for more than two centuries.

For that cooperation we have held during these 150 years a grateful remembrance.

No one steps upon the soil of Virginia without inspiration from the part she has played in the winning of our liberties and the building of our institutions.

Certainly with the victory at Yorktown, our independence was won.