I stated what the situation is in the message to Congress--as we see it.

I would be glad if you could make arrangements that would meet with this suggestion.

I might add that a new collector has been appointed for the Port of Brooklyn.

This larger view of the problems within the state and their relation to public questions is sure to produce the most constructive results.

Nothing more than appears in the message.

I have just sent a message to Congress on the state of Haiti.

I have a feeling that it would be a fine tribute to the late Senator Francis E. Warren if the military post at Cheyenne in which he was so long interested could be renamed for him.

In doing so it would be desirable to select some post that would properly commemorate the name of General D. A. Russell, whose distinguished service should ever be before our people.

I have today sent up Colonel Hurley's name as Secretary of War.

I recommend that, in order to effect a settlement of these claims in accordance with the recommendation of the Secretary of State, the Congress, as an act of grace, and without reference to the legal liability of the United States in the…

The report shows the constantly increasing work of the Commission during the nineteen years since its creation, such increase being due to specific legislation by Congress, and calls of the Executive Departments.

In fact, the Commission is required to give advice on all projects involving questions of art for which the Government makes appropriations.

In bringing the matter anew to the attention of the present Congress I am hopeful that the action recommended may receive favorable consideration.

The report sketches conditions which called for a comprehensive plan for the entire District of Columbia, as primarily the Nation's capital.

The movements which have led to the improvement of the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue and to the Mount Vernon Highway are traced.

I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, the Eleventh Report of the National Commission of Fine Arts for the period from January 1, 1926, to June 30, 1929.

The foregoing table shows that the total of the estimates of appropriations payable from the Treasury in this Budget is $145,696,000 less than the appropriations for 1930.

To raise the standard of their living, to adequately provide for their health and education, and to advance their opportunity for profitable employment are the concern of the Government.