During the last 2 years the Government and the people of the United States have demonstrated their support of the United Nations.

The Attorney General is looking into the coal situation as it develops.

The statement speaks for itself. Read it very carefully.

Well, I will let you know immediately as soon as I am ready to put it out.

That should be passed.

The case has not been put up to me.

No, I have no statement on it. No comment.

That was the objective in view, if the Rio conference is held.

In my opinion this Convention is essential to bring the language of previously adopted Conventions into conformity with present conditions and specifically to recognize the present relationship of the International Labor Organization to the United Nations under Article 57 of the Charter of the United Nations.

I request advice and consent to ratification of Convention (No. 72) concerning vacation holidays with pay for seafarers only in the event that the conditions explained in the accompanying report of the Secretary of State have been met.

It is believed, however, that general acceptance of the instruments by Member Countries will result in definite progress being made where that progress is most needed.

This is a critical period in our history and any measure which will adversely affect our national unity will render a distinct disservice not only to this Nation but to the world.

I ask that the Senate give its advice and consent, subject to appropriate definitions in certain cases as indicated in the enclosed communications, to ratification of the following Conventions:

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States and as President of the United States and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, it is ordered that Executive Order No. 9492 of October 24, 1944, as amended by Executive Orders No. 9629 of September 25, 1945, No. 9714 of April 20, 1946, No. 9792 of October 23, 1946, and No. 9840 of April 22, 1947, prescribing regulations governing non-military and non-naval transportation on Army and Navy air transports, be, and it is hereby, further amended y substituting the words 'two years and ten months' for the words 'two years and eight months,' occurring in paragraph 2(c) thereof, as amended.

I want you to know you have my unqualified support and it is my fervent hope, for the good of the country, that you and your colleagues will be successful in your efforts to keep this bill from becoming law.

Any such progress will benefit the competitive position of American seafarers and shipowners.

Under the present Constitution of the Organization, no further action is required 'if on a recommendation no legislative or other action is taken to make a recommendation effective, or if the draft convention fails to obtain the consent of the authority or authorities within whose competence the matter lies.'

It is indicated by established practice that submission to the legislative body is essential to the full observance of the obligations of membership.