The President's News Conference
08/19/1929
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The character of the consultative pact which they have suggested, that is, from outside sources, does not interest any of the governments si...
It would not secure the reduction of one single ton--any of the pacts that have been suggested.
They are not exchangeable into naval tonnage.
H. Charles Spruks may be appointed to a classified position in the Department of State without compliance with the civil service rules.