09/11/1919
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"In the opinion of the Secretary of War and the Secretary of the Navy, it is impracticable to secure qualified employees for this work by competitive examination."
"During the continuance of the war and until further orders, any services which American consular officers shall be called upon to perform under items 8, 12, 31, 32, 33, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, and 43 of t..."
"I further hereby vest in the Federal Trade Commission the power and authority to issue licenses."
"I further authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to grant a license under such terms and conditions as are not inconsistent with law or to withhold or refuse the same to any 'enemy' or 'ally of enemy..."