I am happy to note the very great change that is evident in the credit situation which has gradually taken place since the announcement made on October 7.

I am awaiting the receipt of a list of members of the Navy League and as soon as that list is obtainable I shall select a committee from its membership, which committee will have the duty of establishing the untruths promulgated by the…

On behalf of my fellow countrymen and in my own name I extend to Your Excellency on this memorable anniversary most cordial felicitations and the renewed assurances of my high regard and best wishes.

I extend to you my deep sympathy and shall appreciate it if you will convey to Mr. Ochs Oakes' sons an expression of my sorrow in their bereavement.

Independence of the Philippines at sometime has been directly or indirectly promised by every President and by the Congress.

Our problem is to assure the adjustment of our forces to the minimum based upon the outlook in the world; to strive for lower armament throughout the whole world; to promote good will among nations; to conduct our military activities with…

The commanding officers of our forces inform me that we are maintaining that strength and efficiency.

We explored the subject, but formulated no conclusive policies in the matter.

The first necessity of our Government is the maintenance of a navy so efficient and strong that, in conjunction with our army, no enemy may ever invade our country.

I am confident that it is already performing a considerable function in the restoration of confidence, and that it has made some direct accomplishments more specifically.

Ours is a force of defense, not offense.

Every American interested in clean and honest sportsmanship will grieve with you in the death of your father, Charles A. Comiskey.