The Civil Service Commission may, in its discretion, when it believes such action to be in the interest of the service, authorize the employment by the War Department, for such time as may be necessary during the period of the present war, of the inspection staffs now or heretofore employed by the British, French, Russian, or Italian Government in munitions factories of this country.
Executive Order 2628—Authorizing Employment of Foreign Inspectors
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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.
Very little reflection would lead any one to conclude that the measure would not furnish in any substantial degree the relief sought by the producers of most of the staple commodities which it covers.
Actual relief can come only from the adoption of constructive measures of a broader scope, from the restoration of peace everywhere in the world.
We shall not witness an immediate satisfactory adjustment of domestic and international trade relations.
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