All vote "aye" except the Secretary of War, who votes "nay."

2. The board of registration have no authority to administer any other

oath to the person applying for registration than this prescribed

oath, nor to administer any oath to any other person touching the

qualifications of the applicant or the falsity of the oath so taken

by him.

No provision is made for challenging the qualifications of the applicant

or entering upon any trial or investigation of his qualifications,

either by witnesses or any other form of proof.

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