Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-12-06
[By the Associated Press. ]

WiAh the American Army of Occupa-
ton. Bee 5.-Studied indifference again
characterized the CerIuau reception VI
American troops on their way to the
Rhine today.
General Dickmans army resumed its
advance at daylight and 10y night had
reached a line approximately twelve
miles to the eastward Scores of VIII
lagos and small towns were brought
under the domination of the American
army. F%
At American Headquarters at Treves
General Brown as military governor.
and General Smith. who is in charge
of civil affairs. have begun the work
Of administration.
Local authorities in virtually every
community have agreed to retain their
posts and cooperate in maintaining
o:'1er
General Pershing has issued a pro-
clamntion calling on the people to re-
turn to normal pursuits and assuring
them that if good order is kept they
VIII not be lnterIered Win.
The towns thru which the troops
passed today presented ap appearance
similar to those entered on Sunday.
Blinds were drawn in many cases and
most Of the inhabitants remained In
doors.
Food Plentiful, Prices High.
At Treves 1870 airplanes were found
ready for delivery to the allies.
small quantity Of supplies was left
there by the Germans. Reports made
to General Smith indicate that while
food -stufYs are limited as to variety
there is apparently enough to meet the
needs Of the people. Prices. however,
are very high.
General Pershings assurance has
gone far to alleviate anxiety. 1t is
understood the Americans win rule
sternly but General Pershing said in
his proclamation:
mo law abiding person need have
any fear.y
People Measured
Continuing the. proclamation reads:
"The American army is not come to
make war on a civilian population. All
persons who. with honest submission
ac. peacefully and obey the rules laid
down by the military authorities. will
be protected in their persons. religion
and property. All others will he
brought within the rule with flrmness.
vigor and promptne ess. The American
army will govern in strict accordance
with International law and the rules
and customs OF war sanctioned by the
civilized world Inhabitants on their
part must abstain by word or deed
from any act OF hostility toward the
American forces. 1t is your duty, now
to devote yourselves to the orderly
and nhedlent conduct OF your private
lives and affairs. the re establishment
of normal conditions in schools,
churches, hospitals and charitable in
,sttutions, and resumption OF your local
civil life. - .sa
'"You will be unobstructed but on the
contrary will be encouraged and pro-
tccted In, these pursuits. So far as
your ATTITUDE and conduct make it pos
sible, local courts, governing bodies
and institutions will be continued In
operation under supervision Of Amer
ican authorities. Except where they
affect the rights and securities Of the
American army your present laws and
regulations will remain undisturbed
and in force. Every violation Of the
laws Of war, every act offering hos
Itility or violence, and every uis-
obedience OF rules laid down by the
authorities. will ba punished with the
utmost vigor."
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