It might become necessary for us to provide for the safety of these islands during a very Severe and Protracted Crisis, during which there had been a serious strain upon our military forces, and after we had exhausted all other means of keeping them up to the necessary strength.

It might become necessary for us to provide for the safety of these islands during a very Severe and Protracted Crisis during which there had been a serious strain on our military forces, and after we had exhausted all other means of keeping them up to the necessary strength.