In the tests prescribed under regulations governing the employment of unskilled labor the element of age shall be omitted in the case of soldiers and sailors of the Civil War, and their relative fitness decided by their physical qualifications, moral character, industry, and adaptability for manual labor.
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I wish to say that the Progressive Party is making its appeal to all our fellow citizens without any regard to their creed or to their birthplace.
The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift.
Like all other good citizens, I accept the result with entire good humor and contentment.
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