Herbert Hoover

It has come to my knowledge that certain persons are selling short in our commodity markets, particularly in wheat.

I refer to a limited number of speculators, and I am not expressing any views upon the economics of short selling in normal times.

I do not refer to the legitimate grain trade.

It tends to destroy returning public confidence.

It is my sincere hope and expectation that this proposal which has been presented to and accepted by the nations of the world will revive confidence and promote prosperity among all peoples.

Exchange of experience and discussion of your common problems should contribute to broad and sound policies which will be reflected in the service of these industries to the consuming public.

While the plan is particularly aimed to economic relief, yet economic relief means the swinging of men's minds from fear to confidence, the swinging of nations from the apprehension of disorder and governmental collapse to hope and…

Your accomplishment is striking testimony of the advancement which has been made during the last few years by American pilots and American engineers.

It is effective July 1.

I am happy personally to congratulate you on your achievement of flying around the world in the remarkable time of less than 9 days.

I am glad to announce that the American proposal for 1 year's postponement of all intergovernmental debts and reparations has now been accepted in principle by all of the important creditor governments.

I shall appreciate it if you will extend my cordial congratulations and good wishes to the delegates from our own country, and abroad.

I think it is morally in effect.

Their presence is another indication of the interdependence of the various countries in the world's business.

In the name of the people of the United States, as in my own, I wish to give voice to our profound appreciation of so notable a mark of remembrance, sympathy, and friendliness.

It is hereby ordered that the following described lands in the State of Nevada be, and they are hereby, withdrawn from settlement, location, sale, entry, and all forms of appropriation and held for the exclusive use and benefit of the…

Mr. A. D. Forsythe may be appointed to an existing vacancy in the Bureau of Construction and Repair, Navy Department, in the Subprofessional Service, grade 4, at $1,620 per annum, without regard to the Civil Service Act or rules.

This order is issued upon the recommendation of the Acting Secretary of the Navy.

Horace Paul Bestor, who has been duly appointed a member of the Federal Farm Loan Board, is hereby designated Farm Loan Commissioner of said board until otherwise directed.

They shall serve only so long as absolutely required and in no case beyond 180 days in any one year.

Schedule A of positions excepted from examination under the civil-service rules is hereby amended, in Subdivision IX, Department of Agriculture, by the addition to the first paragraph of a new clause (i).

Consular officers of the United States are entitled to enjoy the rank and precedence above stated.

I have been interested to learn of the Americanization work done by Haarlem House during the past thirty-four years.

I wish on the occasion of the graduating exercises of your school of citizenship on July 2nd, to extend my cordial congratulations and good wishes.

Our bankers have given aid during the depression to various South American countries and so far as the administration is aware those countries are making every effort fully to maintain their credit and confidence.