The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-06
TWELVE MILES IN DAY

TWELVE MILES IN DAY
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY OF
OCCUPATION, Dec. 6.--Studied indif
ference again characterized the Ger
man reception of American troops on
their way to the Rhine today. Gen.
Dickman's army renewed it's advance
At daylight and by tonight had reached
the line approximately twelve miles TO
the eastward. Scores OF additiona!
villages and small towrs were brought
under the dominion of the American
army. but none of them are of great
importance.
At American headquarters at Treves
Gen. Brown, as military governor and
Gen. Smith. who is in charge of civil
affairs, have begun the work of admin
istration. Local authorities in virtual
ly every community have agreed to
retain their posts and cooperate in the
maintenance Of order
General Pershing has issued a proc
lamation calling upon the people to
return to their normal pursuits and
assuring them that If the conduct of
military affairs is not molested and If
good order Is kept they will not be in
terfered with. The proclamation gives
information of the places American
forces will occupy under the terms Of
the armistice and explains in detail
which towns will be garrisoned and
which will be merely included in oc-
cupied territory. This proclamation.
posted on walls in different places,
has been read carefully by crowds but
there has been no sign of emotion
evident
The towns through which the troops
passed today presented an appearance
similar to those entered on Sunday
Blinds We're drawn in many cases and
most of the inhabitants remained in
doors, rather than countenance the in
vasion by witnessing it. The children
In the towns occupied on the first day
of the advance and today failed to re-
strain their childish enthusiasm, but
the attitude of the grown-ups was un-
altered. AZ Treves, 1870 airplanes
We're found ready for delivery to the
allies A small quantity of supplies
was also left there by the Germans
Reports made to General Smith indi-
cate that, while foodstuffs are limited
As to variety. there is apparently
enough to meet the needs of the peo-
pie. Prices, however, are very high.
Pershin3's Proclamation.
General Pershing's reinsurance has
gone far to alleviate anxiety that even
the phlegmatic inhabitants fail to con-
ceal. II is understood the Americans
will rule sternly. but General Per
shing in his proclamation, said, mo
law-abiding person need have any
fear"
Continuing the proclamation reads:
"The American army is not come to
make war on n civilian population
All persons who. with honest subnis-
sion. act peacefully and obey the rules
laid down by the military authorities
will be protected in their persons,
others will be brought within the rule
With firmness. vigor and promptness.
The American army will govern in
strict accordance with international
law ard tine rules and customs of war
sanctioned by the civilized world In
hahitants on their part mIst absolute
ly abstain in word and deed from every
act of hostility or impediment OF any
kind toward the American forces 1t
is your duty now TO devote yourselves
to the orderly and obedient conduct Of
your private lives and affairs, the re-
establishment of normal conditions in
schools. churches. hospitals and char
itable institutions and resumption of
your local civil life
You will be unobstracted, bat on
tho contrary. will be encoura ged and
protected in those pursuits. So far as
Your attitude and conduct make it pos
siblc, local courts, governing bodies
and institutions will be continued in
operation under supervision of Ameri-
can Authorities. Except where they
eject the rights and security CT the
American army, your present laws and
regulations will remain undisturbed
and in force. Every violation of the
laws OF war, every act Offering hosti,i-
ly or violence and every disobedience
Of the rules laid down by military au-
thority will be punished with the Ut
most vigor."