FDR: “There is a general misunderstanding in regard to the Government's obligation in this matter.”

Possession of any mine or mines taken under this order shall be terminated by the Secretary of the Interior as soon as he determines that such possession is no longer required for the successful prosecution of the war.

It is not really of any great importance.

It seems obvious that we will be more or less responsible for security in all the Pacific waters.

The Secretary of the Interior shall make employment available and provide protection to all employees working at such mines.