I have today sent up Colonel Hurley's name as Secretary of War.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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