There can be no higher undertaking than that of aiding others in efforts that develop their character and spiritual qualities, and the Better Homes work is of that type.

I HAVE heard with profound regret of the death of Myron T. Herrick, our Ambassador in Paris.

Few men in American public life have given, during many years, such unselfish and such valuable service to their country.

The French loved him for his sympathetic understanding, but realized that during his long service in Paris he never lost any of his love for his own country and therefore never failed in his representative capacity.

Mr. Herrick's death will cause sorrow both at home and abroad.

Subsequent to the date hereof and prior to the date of restoration to general disposition as herein provided, no right may be acquired to the released lands by settlement in advance of entry or otherwise except strictly in accordance…

And it is hereby ordered, pursuant to Public Resolution No. 29 of February 14, 1920 (41 Stat. 434), as amended January 21 and December 28, 1922 (47 Stat. 358, 1067), that the above described lands, if otherwise subject to disposition…

Mrs. Schaefer is in good health, brilliant, thoroughly fitted and experienced in clerical work, and that it is necessary that she be self-supporting.

It is my desire that the American delegation urge the international acceptance of the highest practicable standards in the various fields which affect the safety of lives of American citizens and of American vessels at sea.

This is a matter of great importance to the shipping industry in this country, and is a matter of even greater importance to American citizens who are engaging in ocean voyages in increasing numbers.

The recommendations which have been made by the technical committees organized by the Department of Commerce constitute, I am advised, a substantial basis for proposals by the United States at the forthcoming conference.