By the President of the United States of America. A proclamation. August 8, 1918. Governing the issuance of passports and the granting of permits to depart from and enter the United States. Executive order. August 8, 1918. Rules and regulations vesting power and authority in designated officers and making rules and regulations supplemental to the presidential proclamation of August 18,. 1918, governing departure from and entry into the United States.