Atlanta is 120 percent over capacity in inmates at the present time, and Leavenworth 87 percent, all of which is the cause of infinite demoralization and the direct cause of outbreaks and trouble.

It is proposed also to ask authority of Congress to increase the number of probation officers, as Mr. Bates is convinced he can find a larger number of prisoners who merit probation.

We spent a great many hours in discussing the details of that study to be undertaken in complete review of the establishment in light of the situation today, with the purpose of studying every possible avenue of economy.

I have placed on the Army itself the first responsibility of this inquiry; and I haven't any doubt that they will cooperate with the Executive in an endeavor to meet the public need of an adequate preparedness at the least possible cost.

Executive Order No. 1713, dated February 24, 1913, which reserved certain unsurveyed islands in Ts. 36 and 37 N., R. 2 W., W.M., Washington, for public purposes, is hereby revoked and set aside in so far as it applies to the following…

I know the very high character of the men in the staff and in the Army, and I know they are going to take advantage of this opportunity to make a complete review of their setup, and they welcome the chance to do it.

I haven't anything to state for quotation or publication today.

This order is issued upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy and the case is submitted by the Civil Service Commission without prejudice.

Mrs. Myrtle B. Shely, widow of James W. Shely who rendered nearly 51 years of service under the' supervision of the Architect of the Capitol, serving from October 1, 1877 until his death in 1928, may be appointed to an appropriate position…

Mr. James Lawrence Bent, chief electrician's mate, United States Navy, may be appointed to the position of lieutenant of police, Industrial Department, Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, to fill an existing vacancy, without regard…

Mr. MacDonald has indicated the good will and positive intention of the British Government by suspension of construction of certain portions of this year's British naval program.

The Prime Minister introduces the principle of parity which we have now adopted and its consummation means that Great Britain and the United States henceforth are not to compete in armament as potential opponents but to cooperate as…