Recognition of these services by the National Academy of Design is not only a deserved tribute to Mr. Root, but is likewise an inspiration to all who practice and all who appreciate the fine arts.

I think it will be delivered on Thursday, so Tuesday I hope to get it out.

Nothing more than to eat a wild turkey that somebody sent in and decide what is to be done with five other turkeys that have arrived.

I wish to express my appreciation of your kind suggestion.

Mrs. Germaine M. Finley may be appointed to an appropriate position in the classified service without reference to the requirements of the civil service rules.

I will give it most careful consideration as the situation develops.

Mayor of his city, Governor of his State, Senator for nearly 40 years, every stage of his life was marked by increasing industry and by devotion to national welfare.

Senator Warren began his public service with 4 years as a private and officer in the Civil War.

His span of life covers a generation fast passing, among whose leaders he played a great part and to whom we of this generation owe much of our splendid inheritance.

I'm asking Secretary Lamont of the Department of Commerce to take in hand the detailed measures of cooperation with you which may arise in this matter.

As I have publicly stated, one of the largest factors that can be [p.397] brought to bear is that of the energetic yet prudent pursuit of public works by the Federal Government and state, municipal, and county authorities.