There is this difference: That the existing law requires that the petition shall be verified by the affidavits of two credible witnesses. who shall be citizens of the United States and who shall state that they have known the man for a period at least of one year preceding tile date of the filing of his petition. and that they each have personal kuowledge that the petitioner is of good moral character. In lieu thereof we now propose to accept a certificate of three years service and good conduct. together with an honorable discharge certificate. signed by a commissioned officer under whom the applicant for naturalization has served. or the aflidavit of a master of a merchant vessel. certifying to three years service and good conduct. Obviously a man might be shifted from one ship to another in the Navy. and it might be impossible to find two citizens who could testify to everything required by the statute.
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