But there will be no stone left unturned by the Federal Government in its assistance to local authorities to deal with the situation.

I have also decided to appoint General [Ben H.] Fuller to Commandant of the Marine Corps on the recommendation of Secretary Adams.

General MacArthur is recommended by Secretary Hurley, and it, of course, gives me a great deal of pleasure to promote so brilliant a soldier to that position.

The Department of Agriculture has undertaken a detailed survey of the situation.

Much depends upon the further spread of the drought.

I have decided to appoint General MacArthur as Chief of Staff of the Army on the retirement of General [Charles P.] Summerall.

I am sure General MacArthur will maintain the very high standards set by his many eminent predecessors, and I am sure the whole country appreciates the great service of General Summerall and regrets that he has reached the time of life…

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 5029, dated January 18, 1929, withdrawing the public lands in Tps. 4 and 5 S., R. 23 E., New Mexico principal meridian, New Mexico, pending a resurvey, be, and the same is hereby, revoked.

I have some questions on the drought.

Now, Therefore, it is hereby ordered that the following-described land, situated on Mountain Point, Revillagigedo Channel, Alaska, shown on U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 8094, be, and the same is hereby, transferred to the War…

ON BEHALF of the Government and people of the United States in my own name, I offer Your Majesty hearty congratulations on this auspicious anniversary.