In bringing the matter anew to the attention of the present Congress I am hopeful that the action recommended may receive favorable consideration.

In fact, the Commission is required to give advice on all projects involving questions of art for which the Government makes appropriations.

I recommend that, in order to effect a settlement of these claims in accordance with the recommendation of the Secretary of State, the Congress, as an act of grace, and without reference to the legal liability of the United States in the…

The report sketches conditions which called for a comprehensive plan for the entire District of Columbia, as primarily the Nation's capital.

I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, the Eleventh Report of the National Commission of Fine Arts for the period from January 1, 1926, to June 30, 1929.

The movements which have led to the improvement of the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue and to the Mount Vernon Highway are traced.

The importance of the functions devolving upon these two departments in the conduct of our foreign affairs and in law enforcement and the administration of our penal system are of vital concern to the Nation.

The foregoing table shows that the total of the estimates of appropriations payable from the Treasury in this Budget is $145,696,000 less than the appropriations for 1930.

To raise the standard of their living, to adequately provide for their health and education, and to advance their opportunity for profitable employment are the concern of the Government.

As the custodian of the national forests, national parks, and other public lands the Federal Government is responsible for their protection.

With regard to the Boulder Dam project authorized by the act of Congress approved December 21, 1928, the details have not been completed in time to permit of this project being included in the estimates contained in this Budget.

I have the honor to transmit herewith the Budget of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1931.