Woodrow Wilson actually said...

It is hereby ordered that, through the Secretary of the Navy, there be taken over to the United States the immediate possession and title of...

The Civil Service Commission recommends the issuance of this order.

The Civil Service Commission may, in its discretion, authorize the appointment of civilian employees attached to military organizations sent...

This withdrawal is subject to all prior valid and existing rights and claims of any persons, and to all prior orders establishing or creatin...