I feel that it is most desirable that the Commission mentioned in my Message of December 3 be constituted and sent to Haiti without delay and I, therefore, request the Congress to authorize the immediate sending of such a Commission and to…
Herbert Hoover
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Herbert Clark Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1929, to March 4, 1933. A member of the Republican Party, Hoover was born in Iowa but later moved to California. Before his presidency, he served as the Secretary of Commerce from 1921 to 1928, where he focused on promoting economic growth and efficiency. Hoover was also known for his humanitarian efforts during World War I, leading relief efforts in Europe and earning a reputation as a skilled administrator.
I have a feeling that it would be a fine tribute to the late Senator Francis E. Warren if the military post at Cheyenne in which he was so long interested could be renamed for him.
In doing so it would be desirable to select some post that would properly commemorate the name of General D. A. Russell, whose distinguished service should ever be before our people.
I would be glad if you could make arrangements that would meet with this suggestion.
This larger view of the problems within the state and their relation to public questions is sure to produce the most constructive results.
I might add that a new collector has been appointed for the Port of Brooklyn.
I stated what the situation is in the message to Congress--as we see it.
The report shows the constantly increasing work of the Commission during the nineteen years since its creation, such increase being due to specific legislation by Congress, and calls of the Executive Departments.





