New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-03
Presidents Var Powers
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From The Tribune's Washington Buredu
WASHINGTON, July 2.-The official
list of the war powers conferred on the
President of the United States which
are repealed by the resolution ending
the war with Germany, which Presi-
dent Harding signed TO day at Raritan.
N. j., was made public here to-day
The acts of Congress which are re-
voked are those giving the President
authority:
In case of war or invasion of the
territory of the United States, to pre-
scribe regulations for the treatment by
the United States of all alien enemies
over fourteen years of age; to direct
the conditions under which they may
remain and to provide for their re-
moval, if necessary.
In time of actual or threatened war,
to utilize the Public Health and Marine
Hospital Service (now the Public
Health Service) as he may deem for
the promotion of the public interest,
without impairing it's efficiency for its
declared purpose.
In time of war or threatened war,
to demand preference for transporta-
ton of troops and material of war on
railroads, etc.
In time of war or when war is i'm
minent. to accept assistance rendered
by the Red Cross, if he shall deem
their cooperation with the land and
naval forces necessary; and to pre-
scribe regulations for their employ
ment under the sanitary services of the
army and navy.
In time of war or when war is i'm
,crL h.
ernment department, to place orders
for any required product or material
with any individual or firm which is
engaged in, or capable of, producing
such supplies; such orders to be given
preference over any orders heretofore
placed with such firm. In case of
plants equipped for the manufacture
OF arms or ammunition, on refusal to
comply with government orders, to take
over such plant through the head of
any department. and operate it through
the ordinance department of the army.
In time of war to assume control,
through the Secretary of War, of any
system OF transportation, and to utilize
1t Tor the transportation of troops, war
supplies, etc, to the exclusion, if neces-
sary, of all other traffic
In time of war, by proclamation to
designate any place in which anything
Tor the use of the army or navy is be-
ing prepared, as a place concerning
which information must not be pub
lished, subject to imprisonment for two
years, Or fine Of $4,000 (sec. of act).
During wars to which the United
States is not party, to enforce the
neutrality Of the United States by (D
withholding clearance from vessels
about to carry arms, ETC., to belliger-
emit; CD detained armed vessel owned
wholly or in part by United States citi-
zens until satisfied that they will not
be used against friendly nations; 60
compelling any foreign vessels to de-
part from the United States, or it's pos
sessions, in accordance with the law of
nations or treaties; and (4) using any
part of the land or naval forces of the
United States he may deem necessary.
To include within the term enemy"
or ally Of enemy" subjects, etc, of
hostile nations or their allies, not resi-
dent within the territory of such ma
ton or ally; and to fix by proclamation
the date for the "end of the war"
To license trade with, or transporta-
ton of. ar enemy; and transmission
out of the mail of letters, ETC., into or
out of the United States, or of any
communication to an enemy.
To suspend restrictions of the act,
and to make rules for it's enforcement;
to regulate transactions in foreign ex-
change, transfers of credit, etc, be-
tween the United States and any for
eign country, or between residents of
foreign countries, by persons in the
United States.
To appoint and fix duties, etc, of
Alien Property Custodian; to require
reports of prope1sy held for enemies;
and to regulate procedure, payment of
claims, etc.
To authorize payment of patent fees,
etc, to an enemy, or license manufac-
lures, ETC., under patents controlled by
an enemy.
To prescribe regulations for deposit,
ETC., of moneys received by the Alien
Property Custodian.
To declare unlawful certain acts,
when the United States is at war, as
follows: "a Entry or departure of
aliens contrary to rules and limitations
prescribed by the President, aiding
such entry or departure, and forging
or furnishing false permits, etc; ca
entry or departure of United States
citizens without valid passport, subject
to limitations prescribed by the Presi-
dent.
In time of war or threatened war to
certify to Interstate Commerce Com
mission tHat tHe" ItaIioH@t cGcdilty ana
defense require preference in transpor-
tation of certain traffic" such pre-
ference to be thereupon directed by
the commission.
In an emergency to authorize cree
ton of temporary Notifications with
out acquiring title to the land, when,
in the opinion of the President, such
erection is important and urgent.
To transfer TO the War or Navy De-
partment, in an emergency, any yes
sells, equipment or personnel of the
Coast Guard he may deem to the best
interest of the country.
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