Herbert Hoover

These appointments are recommended by the Acting Secretary of the Treasury.

I trust that this interest, not only in the present accomplishments of air-craft and air transportation but in the future possibilities as well, will serve to sustain in increasing measure our airmen, our manufacturers, and all others who…

I take this action with very sincere regret and cannot let the occasion pass without expressing my appreciation of your long and notable public service

The Chinese Government undertakes the transportation, and it has given assurances that it will give equal opportunity to American flagships in the charters made for this purpose.

Its efforts and objectives commend themselves to all citizens.

It not only brings the boon of trained nursing service to even the humblest homes, but is a bulwark against neglect and suffering and a powerful influence in constructively promoting the public health.

We are making every effort to hold down the expenditures of the Government in the present fiscal year.

We must maintain the complete stability and confidence in our Federal Government.

The total number of men employed directly and indirectly on Federal construction and maintenance work in January 1930, was about 180,000, whereas it is now about 760,000.

I have no questions, and I have no incidental news.

So much of the orders of April 12, 1910, creating Temporary Power-Site Withdrawal No. 137, and July 2, 1910, creating Power-Site Reserve No. 137, as affects the lands hereinafter described is hereby revoked.

The present situation is a little better in some particulars.

Executive Order No. 9 of January 17, 1873, is hereby amended so as to permit officers of the Public Health Service, upon recommendation of the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service and the approval of the Secretary of the Treasury…

Mr. John W. Harrison may be appointed to the position of Associate Marine Engineer, Professional Service, grade 3, $3,200 per annum, at the navy yard, Philadelphia, Pa.

And it is hereby ordered, pursuant to Public Resolution 85 of June 12, 1930 (46 Stat. 580), and subject to valid rights, that the above-described lands, where of the propel' character, if otherwise subject to disposition, shall be opened…

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order No. 4482, dated July 19, 1926, which withdrew in addition to other lands the public lands in T. 5 S., R. 100 W., sixth principal meridian, Colorado, pending a resurvey be, and the same is hereby…

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

Mrs. Caroline J. Skilton may be appointed to a clerical position in the Treasury Department without compliance with the requirements of the civil-service rules.

It is always possible that occasional individuals may have overstepped the law and humanity in treatment of criminals and those charged with crime, and if so, they should be severely punished.

But even in such charges the police should not be prejudged on the allegations of criminals themselves or those accused of crime.

We must not overlook the fact that Washington has an able and devoted police force.

One position of headquarters messenger at the headquarters of the Philippine Department, when filled by an honorably discharged, enlisted man, who has been on duty at those headquarters.

Mrs. Marie V. Abernethy may be appointed, as a clerk in the Treasury Department without regard to the length of time she has been separated from the service.

There is too much tendency on the part of some people to forget the devoted work of the police, to forget the safety of society and the victims of criminals out of sympathy with criminals themselves.

The vast majority of its honest men should be protected by determining if there are unworthy men in their midst.