Such activity is an important supplement to new construction and is also desirable as a measure to promote employment.

I hope that the exposition may contribute to attaining your objectives.

I have been interested to learn of your plans for a Building Merchandise Exposition as part of a systematic effort to promote modernization and restoration of existing properties for business and residence purposes.

I know of no American retiring from public service with such a sense of affection and devotion of the whole people.

I must, of course, accept it.

No appreciation I could express would even feebly represent the gratitude of the American people for your whole life of wonderful public service.

I SHALL BE OBLIGED if you will present my cordial greetings to the annual convention of the American Road Builders Association.

Consular officers are particularly cautioned not to enter into any contentions that can be avoided, either with their countrymen or with the authorities or nationals of the country.

During the period of economic dislocation through which we are passing insurance has been a major factor in maintaining stability and will contribute to recovery.

The mighty reservoir of capital and security which insurance represents is an asset to the individual, to the family and to the country.

Road building by the Federal Government and the States and municipalities is a major factor in unemployment relief.

All letters addressed in the care of a consular office should be held at the disposal of the addressees for the period prescribed by the laws of the country in which the consular office is situated.