In my annual message to the Congress, I requested that an appropriation of from $100,000,000 to $150,000,000 be granted for this purpose, and this estimate is in furtherance of that request.

The test of the value of such relief is the ability to pay wages between now and the end of the fiscal year, and I therefore urge that this estimate be given early consideration.

This depression is worldwide.

Containing 4905.69 acres according to the plats on file in the General Land Office

no right may be acquired to said land by settlement in advance of entry, or otherwise, except strictly in accordance herewith

This order shall take effect immediately and shall supersede the Executive Order No. 4224½ of May 15, 1925.

The rains of the last few days have stemmed the spread of the drought and greatly improved the situation outside of the acutely affected area.

In accordance with the conclusions of my conference with the Governors, I have appointed Secretary Hyde to undertake coordination between Federal and State activities as Chairman of the National Drought Committee.

It is a notable act of courageous cooperation and has been undertaken in the face of seriously reduced income due to the depression.

MRS. HOOVER and I are deeply grieved to learn of the death of your distinguished husband and send you our profound sympathy and prayers that you may be given strength to bear this affliction.

I am sure the sentiments expressed by Congress in this token are shared by the whole American people.

This relief can be achieved justly and effectively only upon, first, a determination of the counties where such assistance is required, and second, upon an accurate determination of the needs of each family.