Enhancement of Allowances for Officers and Crew
- Increase of subsistence allowance for officers of the Coast Guard Fleet from $0.30 (gold) per day to a maximum of $0.50 (gold) per day.
- Increase of subsistence allowance for petty officers and crew from $0.10 (gold) to $0.15 (gold) per day.
- Clothing allowance increased annually to six suits and three hats, up from three suits and two hats.
Scope of Salary and Allowance Increases
- The salary increases for engineers specifically apply only to seagoing launches Ranger, Rover, and Scout.
Expedited Legislative Process
- The Act was expedited pursuant to section two of the law on procedure of enactment by the Commission, recognizing the public good requirement for swift passage.
Retroactive Effectivity
- The provisions of the Act are declared retroactive and effective from July 1, 1903, despite its enactment on October 5, 1903.