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ernment, which post he occupied until 

 1918. 



While Secretary he introduced impor- 

 tant prison reforms including the abolition 

 of corporal punishment and commutation 

 of sentence for good behavior; secured the 

 regulation of the manufacture, sale, and 

 storage of explosives; dictated improve- 

 ments in mail and telegraphs; aided in sup- 

 pressing brigandage; supported Army and 

 Navy reforms and the retirement provision 

 for both branches of the service. 



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