1930 LONDON, England, Jan. 23. – Ramsay MacDonald opened the session today and asked each nation alphabetically, beginning with S, what they were prepared to sink. Mr. Stimson, America, speaking also for Wisconsin and Alabama—... [pt.1]

... “Well, the whole thing is such a surprise, Mr. Speaker, it’s so taken me and my little faithful band of colleagues that we are flabbergasted. I didn’t expect to be called on and I really brought no music. ..." [pt.2]