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Grover Cleveland: Section 5 of Customs Rule II is hereby amended by adding thereto the following: Any person appointed to a position which…

On the recordJanuary 17, 1896
Section 5 of Customs Rule II is hereby amended by adding thereto the following: Any person appointed to a position which requires only a portion of his time and attention for the performance of its duties, pays him a compensation not exceeding $300 per annum, and permits of his pursuing other regular business or occupation, such person being conveniently located for the performance of said duties.
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Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

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Executive Order—Amendment of Civil Service Rules

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