Herbert Hoover

We spent a great many hours in discussing the details of that study to be undertaken in complete review of the establishment in light of the situation today, with the purpose of studying every possible avenue of economy.

I haven't anything to state for quotation or publication today.

I have placed on the Army itself the first responsibility of this inquiry; and I haven't any doubt that they will cooperate with the Executive in an endeavor to meet the public need of an adequate preparedness at the least possible cost.

Mrs. Myrtle B. Shely, widow of James W. Shely who rendered nearly 51 years of service under the' supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, serving from October 1, 1877 until his death in 1928, may be appointed to an appropriate position…

This order is issued upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy and the case is submitted by the Civil Service Commission without prejudice.

Mr. James Lawrence Bent, chief electrician's mate, United States Navy, may be appointed to the position of lieutenant of police, Industrial Department, Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, to fill an existing vacancy, without regard…

The actual keels would, in the ordinary course, be laid down some time this fall.

We have three cruisers in this year's construction program which have been undertaken in the Government navy yards, the detailed drawings for which are now in course of preparation.

We do not wish, however, to have any misunderstanding of our actions and, therefore, we shall not lay these keels until there has been an opportunity for full consideration of their effect upon the final agreement for parity which we…

We join in his efforts in the same spirit.

Generally speaking, the British cruiser strength considerably exceeds American strength at the present time and the actual construction of these three cruisers would not be likely in themselves to produce inequality in the final result.

Mr. MacDonalds's statement marks a new departure in discussion of naval disarmament.

The Prime Minister has stated clearly and unmistakably the principles on which he is acting.

Mr. MacDonald has indicated the good will and positive intention of the British Government by suspension of construction of certain portions of this year's British naval program.

I cannot but be responsive to the generous terms in which he has spoken of the attitude and purpose of the United States.

I have read with real satisfaction the statement which the Prime Minister has made in the House of Commons.

It is the desire of the United States to show equal good will in our approach to the problem.

The American people are greatly complimented by his proposed visit and he will find a universal welcome.

I dare predict that the influence of the Treaty for the Renunciation of War will be felt in a large proportion of all future international acts.

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 3815, issued April 9, 1923, under authority of the act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 847) as amended by the act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 497) temporarily withdrawing the N½ SW¼ and SW¼ SW¼…

I congratulate this assembly, the states it represents, and indeed, the entire world upon the coming into force of this additional instrument of humane endeavor to do away with war as an instrument of national policy and to obtain by…

The magnificent opportunity and the compelling duty now open to us should spur us on to the fulfillment of every opportunity that is calculated to implement this Treaty and to extend the policy which it so nobly sets forth.

I am happy, Mr. Kellogg, to extend to you, who represented the people of the United States with such untiring devotion and with such a high degree of diplomatic skill in the negotiations of this Treaty, their everlasting gratitude.

The Prime Minister introduces the principle of parity which we have now adopted and its consummation means that Great Britain and the United States henceforth are not to compete in armament as potential opponents but to cooperate as…

May I ask you who represent governments which have accepted this Treaty, now a part of their supreme law and their most sacred obligations, to convey to them the high appreciation of the Government of the United States that through their…