Although I have been a good deal opposed to the passage of the bonus legislation in its provisions for loans from the Treasury to people who do not need the money, now that the law is passed we propose to facilitate this work in every…

It is now proposed to enlarge the loan rate to 50 per cent of the 'face value,' at a low rate of interest, thus imposing a potential cash outlay upon the Government of about $1,700,000,000, if all veterans apply for loans, less about…

No one will deny that under the pressures or allurements of the moment, many will borrow against these certificates for other than absolutely necessary purposes.

When the bonus act was passed it was upon the explicit understanding of the Congress that the matter was closed and the Government would not be called upon to make subsequent enlargements.

I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 17054, 'An Act to increase the loan basis of adjusted service certificates.'

It is represented that this measure merely provides loans against a future obligation and that, therefore, it will cost the American people nothing.

Our country has thus shown its sense of obligation and generosity, and its readiness at all times to aid those of its veterans in need.

This order shall become effective on July 1, 1931.

So much of the order of November 24, 1916, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 566 as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked

So much of the orders of May 19, 1910, creating Temporary Power-Site Reserve No. 145 and of July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 145 as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked

It thus appears that it is unnecessary to amend the Act of May 14, 1926, to bring in as parties plaintiff those Indians who have severed their tribal relations as their claim for a distributive share of this interest fund has been…