New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-12-29
Germans Placed
Under Strict u. 5.
Army Regulations
General Pershing Orders the
Surrender of ALI Fire
arms, Forbids Assemblies
and Warns of Penalties

i
COBLENz, Dec. 27 (By The Asso-
catcd Prcss) Rules for the guidance
of inhabitants of regions occupied by
American forces were issued to-day by
General Pershing.
Except for minor and specific regu-
lations the Americans have not inter
fered in local affairs until to-day.
Cafes have been open and theatres
filled night after night Newspapers,
until recently, have published without
restraint such articles as they desired,
while crowds promenaded the streets
until midnight and even slater The
Germans had come to believe that such
conditions would continue, and while
there were no serious incidents as a
result of the tolerant rule of the Amer
leans, it was deemed best to check
any tendency toward abuse
The regulations published to-day were
signed by General James w. Mean
drew, chief of staff, "by command of
General Pcrshing." In drafting them
an effort WAS made to avoid the inclu-
sion of any rules which would merely
savored of retaliation or revenge. They
are intended simply to maintain good
order,
Identification Cards
Under the terms Of the regulations
the authorities will know the exact
whereabouts of every individual, for
each must carry an identification card
and give notice of changes of habita-
ton. Householders must keep posted
on their doors list Of the residents Of
their buildings, with their ages, nation
atty and occupations. All weapons
and ammunition must be surrendered.
The gathering of crowds is dden
and no meetings except courts, schools,
councils and religious services will be
allowed without permission.
The people are informed that mill
tary court will punish any attacking
OF impeding American soldiers or Of
ticers and those who destroy or injure
property belonging to or used by the
army, or "who commits any act what
ever injurious to the American army"
Soldiers Trading Stopped
The custom of soldiers trading or
selling chocolate or soap to the Ger
mans is forbidden by the rules.
The text Of the proclamation follows {:
every person above the age of
! twelve must carry at all times an iden-
tificaton card bearing his signature
and allress. Such card will, when
issued. be stamped by the appropriate
civil official. Notification of change o.
address must be Immediately made to
dorsed by him on the identification card
The head Of each household must keep
posted on the outer door Of the burld-
ing & list showing the name, nation
atty, sex, age and occupation of every
person of the household.
"Circulation will be controlled by
the American authorities. The burgo-
master, under the direction of the
American authorities. will regulate
travel within the district occupied by
Americans and he will be held respon-
Sible for strict compliance with all
regulations. Authority to leave the
American zone will be granted only by
a division or higher commander.
Must Surrender Arms
"The carrying Of arms or deadly
weapons is forbidden, except by the
local police. Every person in posses
sion of arms or ammunition f.any
kind must deliver them to the Ameri-
can authorities at such time or place
as may be appointed. A receipt for
edcn weapon VIII DC given at tne time
of delivery.
"Thc sale or gift of all alcoholic
drinks, except light wine and beer. is
forbidden. Alcohol for medicinal or
industrial purposes does not como
within this prohibition. The sale or
gift of light wine and beers prohibited
except from Il o'clock a. m. to 2 O'Clock
p. m, and from O'Clock p. M to 9
o'clock p. m. Violation of these orders
respecting drinks renders the offender
liable, in addition to other punishment.
to contiscation of his stock and the
closing of his business.
"All gathering of crowds is forbid
den. No meeting or assembly of per-
ity from the local military command
er. Sessions of courts, councils and
schools, as we'll as religious services,
may be held as usual.
Censorship OF Papers
"A copy of each newspaper or other
publication will be delivered to the
local military commander Immediately
upon issue, and the appearance Of any
matter rejecting upon or injurious to
the American military government will
render the publication liable to suspen-
sion or suppression Excepting the pc
riodica press, no printed matter will
be published without permission from
the local military authorities
"Mail is subject to censorship by the
American military authorities. The
use Of the telegraph and long distance
telephone is forbidden, except by per
mission from the local military com
mander. The use of aerial wireless an
paratus is forbidden, and all private
telephone or telegraphic apparatus
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ratus must be reported to the military