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No provision is made in the resolution for the preservation of any proportionate strength in the combatant corps of the Army.

I am not convinced that the method proposed is wise, that the benefits, if any, would offset the evils which would result, or that the same or larger advantages cannot be secured without resort to Government intervention.

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

Such a policy is antagonistic to the fundamental principle of equal and exact justice to all.