The times call for unity of action on the part of our people.

I feel that it is not proper in advance of this conference to make any announcement.

The purpose of my conference with Members of Congress tonight is to advance a national unity in the setting up of constructive forces in place of destructive forces now working in the depression.

As I said last night, we are in a degenerating vicious cycle.

I have consulted and am continuing to consult with every group that can be helpful.

The only real way to brake this cycle is to restore confidence in the people at large.

I have, therefore, asked you to come here to make the definite suggestion to you that you proceed to the creation of such an organization, and make available to it such resources as will insure its adequate functioning.

If present tendencies are allowed to continue unchecked, there is no telling where the movement will stop.

I do say that I consider some such program essential in the public interest, and that the carrying out of such a program does not admit of delay.

The following States in addition to Missouri have indicated their ability to undertake their own problem: Rhode Island, Indiana, Michigan, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, California, West Virginia, and Delaware.

I am glad to announce that the Governor of Missouri has informed me that the State of Missouri is completing its organization to care for its unemployed.

They have come to be conducted in far larger vision than mere profit earning.

The opening of the new Waldorf-Astoria is an event in the development of hotels even in New York City.

Our hotels have become community institutions.

It carries on a great tradition in national hospitality.

I wish to congratulate the management on the consummation of its plan for the magnificent new home perpetuating the Waldorf-Astoria.

The erection of this great structure at this time has been a contribution to the maintenance of employment and is an exhibition of courage and confidence to the whole Nation.

It is hereby ordered, under authority contained in section 5 of the act of February 8, 1887 (24 Stat. 388-389), that the trust period on allotments made to members of the Otoe and Missouria tribes of Indians in Oklahoma, whose trust period…