That distinction came abundantly to Thomas Alva Edison whose death in his 85th year has ended a life of courage and outstanding achievement.

It is given to few men of any age, nation, or calling to become the benefactor of all humanity.

He multiplied light and dissolved darkness; he added to whole wealth of nations.

I mourn his passing not only as one of the greatest men our nation has produced but as a personal friend.

MR. EDISON was as great in his brave fight for life as he was in the achievements which have made the whole world his debtor.

His lifelong search for truth, fructifying in more than a thousand inventions, made him the greatest inventor our Nation has produced, and revolutionized civilization itself.

On behalf of the nation I express the profound sympathy of all our people and Mrs. Hoover and I personally extend our deepest sympathy to you and your son and daughter in your irreparable loss.

I mourn his passing as a personal friend over a quarter of a century.

It is hereby ordered, under authority contained in section 5 of the act of February 8, 1887 (24 Stat. 388-389), that the trust period on allotments made in favor of Indians of the Warm Springs Reservation, Oreg., which trust period expires…

The essential services of the Government must and will be maintained, but these are times when, with the large deficit facing the country, even meritorious projects can, must, and will be deferred.

All of the principal officers of the Government are cooperating to bring about reductions.

No conclusions have been reached on any particular proposed expenditure or economy.