Herbert Hoover

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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 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.

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…

As the custodian of the national forests, national parks, and other public lands the Federal Government is responsible for their protection.

With regard to the Boulder Dam project authorized by the act of Congress approved December 21, 1928, the details have not been completed in time to permit of this project being included in the estimates contained in this Budget.

I have the honor to transmit herewith the Budget of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1931.

Our finances are in sound condition.

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.

We are wisely committed to a policy which insures the further progressive reduction of the debt.

Our estimated expenditures for this and the next year are well within our expected receipts.

The importance of the functions devolving upon these two departments in the conduct of our foreign affairs and in law enforcement and the administration of our penal system are of vital concern to the Nation.

The obligations of this stewardship can not be met within the limits of the present appropriation.

In a large sense we do not wish to be represented abroad in such manner.

This being the day that you get 10 or 15 columns from me I do not believe I can adequately add anything to it, so we had better hold in reserve any news we have here until we run dry.