811.751/2
The Governor of New York (Whitman) to the Secretary of State
Albany, N. Y.,
April 8, 1918
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Sir: A year ago at your request, through Mr. Polk, I vetoed two so-called wire tapping bills, amending the Penal Law in relation to the overhearing of telephone conversations.
There is now before me awaiting my approval a bill to amend the Penal Law in relation to overhearing telephone conversations; copy of which I enclose.85
Will you please advise me if the approval of the bill in its present form would in any way embarrass the Federal government?
I am sending a similar letter to the Attorney General.
Very truly yours,
Charles S. Whitman
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