Calvin Coolidge: “I am in favor of an adequate defense for our own country.”

Mr. James W. Girard may be reinstated as Logging Engineer, $3800 per annum, in the Forest Service, without regard to the time limit on eligibility for reinstatement fixed by the rules.

Mr. Raymond F. Mulherin, for many years a post office employee and post office inspector, may be reinstated to an appropriate position in the classified service without regard to the time limit upon his eligibility for reinstatement.

All competitors rated at 70 or more shall be eligible for appointment, and their names shall be placed on the proper register, according to their ratings.

Examination papers shall be rated on a scale of 100, and the subjects therein shall be given such relative weights as the commission may prescribe.