In response to Senate Resolution 386 of January 5, 1931, I transmit herewith a report by the Secretary of State inclosing a memorandum and copies of documents referred to therein.

I will be ready to act on the bonus bill about the middle of next week.

The need for an additional United States Judge in Minnesota is pressing.

I have just had a survey made of the various departments as to the progress of the construction program.

I DEEPLY sympathize with the steadfast campaign of American organizations working to bring about international agreements for limiting the manufacture of narcotic drugs and to energize the police power of the several states of this Union…

It would be a misfortune if Minnesota should not have the advantage of the establishment of this Court during the present session of Congress.

It is always a loss to lose men of such character and distinction from the Government service.

I consider it desirable in the interest of the people of Minnesota that the man appointed shall not only have had judicial experience, but shall be entirely free from any private connections which might be challenged.

He has found it is necessary to return to New York to practice law and becomes one of the principal partners in one of the leading firms.

It is extremely desirable that a new District Judge for the State of Minnesota should be appointed and confirmed at the present session of Congress.

It is the purpose of the United States Government to do justice by the Indians and assist them to citizenship and participation in the benefits of our civilization.