MODEL HOUSING GROUP

For the benefit of those of moderate means it is contemplated that a model housing group will be erected in which modern methods of inexpensive construction may be illustrated and economical and attractive interior furnishings may be shown. From the interest displayed by material men and others, it is believed that this group can be erected with little or no expenditure of exposition funds.

ARCHEOLOGICAL GROUP

Under our auspices a party headed by Dr. Franz Blom made careful measurements and took many casts of one of the buildings in Yucatan which dates back to the time of the Mayan civilization, probably the highest type on this continent before the arrival of the white man. The plans for a replica of this building have been prepared and work on the structure will probably start in the spring. Dr. Fay-Cooper Cole is gathering data which will include other aboriginal exhibits extending from the Arctic Circle to the Tropics.

MISCELLANEOUS

Considerable data has been collected on concessions, sports, music, and art. I feel that I am not unduly optimistic in saying that all branches of our activities are progressing in a satisfactory manner. At the present time, 29 months before the date set for the opening of the exposition, we are, in general, further advanced than was any other exposition held in the United States at a similar period.

We must also keep in mind that an agreement to exhibit on the part of any group, corporation, or individual does not mean that the prospective exhibitor is left to his own resources and may show what he desires. From the nature of our theme each exhibit must be carefully studied by our own staff to determine whether it is consistent with that theme and tells its story in the way we desire.

LENOX R. LOHR.

The foregoing documents were submitted to the Senate in the report from the Committee on Commerce accompanying the bill S. 5625.

PRINTING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE WRITINGS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BY THE GEORGE WASHINGTON BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION

FEBRUARY 12, 1931.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union and ordered to be printed

Mr. LUCE, from the Committee on the Library, submitted the

following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 5724]

The Committee on the Library recommends the passage of S. 5724 with the following amendments:

Page 2, line 18, for "six thousand" substitute "three thousand", and for "four thousand" substitute "two thousand".

Page 2, line 19, strike out "five hundred".

Page 2, lines 22 and 23, strike out "four thousand five hundred," and substitute "two thousand".

Page 3, line 3, strike out "five hundred."

The Senate bill proposes doubling the size of the edition of the Writings of George Washington provided for by Public, No. 53, Seventy-first Congress, approved February 21, 1930, which contemplated that by the sale of the volumes printed in excess of those needed for specified free distribution, the Public Treasury would be reimbursed for the total expense involved. Your committee found itself unable to share in the belief that a much larger sale could be accomplished. If, however, its judgment should not be borne out by results developing in the course of publication, reprinting will be possible by use of molds that will have been made against such occasion.

The Senate bill makes it possible to begin distribution of the volumes as fast as printed, which commends itself to your committee. Inasmuch as publication of the 25 volumes, more or less, that will constitute the complete edition will necessarily take several years, in the course of which period there will have been changes in the membership of House and Senate, and inasmuch as any member receiving part of a set under the previous law should receive the other volumes, concurrence in the proposed provision to this end is approved.

The second section of the Senate bill contemplates that by the distribution of single volumes to reviewers and others, publicity can be secured that will add importantly to the demand for the volumes on the part of possible buyers and also that in various ways the work of the commission may be aided. The new provision will add little if anything to expense and meets with the approval of your committee.

ENTERTAINMENT OF FRENCH VETERANS OF THE WORLD WAR

FEBRUARY 12, 1931.-Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union and ordered to be printed

Mr. TEMPLE, from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, submitted the

following

REPORT

[To accompany S. 5571]

The Committee on Foreign Affairs, to which was referred the bill (S. 5571) to provide for the entertainment of members and delegates to the Fourteenth Annual Convention of the French Veterans of the World War, to be held in the District of Columbia in September, 1932, having considered the same, reports it to the House and unanimously recommends that it do pass.

A communication from the State Department concerning this bill is printed herewith and made a part of this report.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, February 7, 1981. MY DEAR DOCTOR TEMPLE: Let me acknowledge your courteous letter of January 15, 1931, inclosing a copy of H. R. 15875 and requesting a report on the arrangements proposed for the entertainment in September, 1932, of the French veterans of the World War.

Since the department has received neither request nor information in this matter from French sources I am unable to express an opinion as to the degree of interest which may be manifested in France. This department has no indication as to the number of members and delegates who are expected to attend the fourteenth annual convention, and is unable to express an opinion in regard to the amount of money that should probably be appropriated as a contribution to the expenses of the convention. It is assumed, however, that your committee will develop the facts on these points and will, itself, recommend an amount which it considers appropriate.

In general, I would say that the holding of the fourteenth annual convention of the French Veterans of the World War in this country and especially at the time when the United States is itself engaged in a partiotic celebration, is to be commended and is deserving of the support which the Congress may deem appropriate.

Sincerely yours,

Hon. HENRY W. TEMPLE,

Chairman Committee on Foreign Affairs,

WILBUR J. CARR, Acting Secretary.

House of Representatives.