Woodrow Wilson actually said...

"This order shall take effect from this date"

"This order shall take effect from and after this date and shall be operative during the pending emergency or until further orders."

"The eligibles thus utilized may be certified and appointed in the order of their grades in the same manner as though they had passed the Federal examination, and shall be entitled to all the rights an..."

"The United States Civil Service Commission must be satisfied that the examinations by such state, county or municipal commissions conform to the requirements of competition prescribed by the United St..."