Grover Cleveland actually said...

Section 5 of Customs Rule II is hereby amended by adding thereto the following: Any person appointed to a position which requires only a portion of his time and attention for the performance of its duties, pays him a compensation not exceeding $300 per annum, and permits of his pursuing other regular business or occupation, such person being conveniently located for the performance of said duties.

01/17/1896

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