But it is my duty to introduce a product of the pioneer woman of Oklahoma who has risen high in the councils of the Nation--and high in the esteem of the whole country--the Secretary of War, Patrick J. Hurley.

Under the authority of sections 177 and 179 of the Revised Statutes, the Assistant Secretary of War appointed under the act of Congress approved July 2, 1926, is hereby authorized and directed, pending further orders, to perform the duties…

My other piece of news is the appointment of Mr. Frederick Huff Payne of Massachusetts as Assistant Secretary of War.

This order is issued with the restriction that it shall not confer upon Mrs. Roy any status for subsequent employment in the classified service.

Her rating, however, has not been reached for certification for permanent appointment from the District of Columbia.

We have determined to send up the Naval Arms Treaty immediately upon its receipt here in Washington.

There are few men of the West of my generation who did not know the pioneer woman in his own mother, and who does not rejoice to know that her part in building that great civilization is to have such beautiful recognition.

This order is issued upon the recommendation of the Federal Trade Commission, and with the restriction that it does not confer upon Miss Coons any status for subsequent employment in the classified service.

These expenditures have been rendered necessary to finally overcome the long delays in provision of quarters for Federal activities during recovery from the war, and are imperative for the more economical carrying on of the Federal…

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of Congress supplemental estimates of appropriations for the Treasury Department for the fiscal year 1931, for public building projects authorized by the Act of May 25, 1926…

Miss Mary Edwina Coons may be employed for one year in the classified service under the Federal Trade Commission, without regard to the civil service rules.