We do not wish, however, to have any misunderstanding of our actions and, therefore, we shall not lay these keels until there has been an opportunity for full consideration of their effect upon the final agreement for parity which we…

The actual keels would, in the ordinary course, be laid down some time this fall.

I am happy, Mr. Kellogg, to extend to you, who represented the people of the United States with such untiring devotion and with such a high degree of diplomatic skill in the negotiations of this Treaty, their everlasting gratitude.

I have read with real satisfaction the statement which the Prime Minister has made in the House of Commons.

We join in his efforts in the same spirit.

Generally speaking, the British cruiser strength considerably exceeds American strength at the present time and the actual construction of these three cruisers would not be likely in themselves to produce inequality in the final result.

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 3815, issued April 9, 1923, under authority of the act of June 25, 1910 (36 Stat. 847) as amended by the act of August 24, 1912 (37 Stat. 497) temporarily withdrawing the N½ SW¼ and SW¼ SW¼…

I cannot but be responsive to the generous terms in which he has spoken of the attitude and purpose of the United States.

The American people are greatly complimented by his proposed visit and he will find a universal welcome.

We have three cruisers in this year's construction program which have been undertaken in the Government navy yards, the detailed drawings for which are now in course of preparation.

I dare predict that the influence of the Treaty for the Renunciation of War will be felt in a large proportion of all future international acts.

It is the desire of the United States to show equal good will in our approach to the problem.