No Resignation

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur served notice on the First (Senior) Class to the Naval Academy that the Navy Department would not consider any resignations which its members might offer upon graduation next June. Not only that; he sent word that no resignations would be considered from any of them within two years. The reason for this policy is simple: last June, many graduates resigned; during the year, a large number of naval officers resigned. The action was necessary to prevent a dearth of officers. To those who may wish to resign, the Secretary's letter bearing these tidings was a misfortune.