The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-11-18
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Brussels, Thursday Nov. IA
Brussels has not yet been liberated
German patrols and some other en-
envy troops are still lingering within
the city, but the heart OF Belgium, II
which has been stilled for four years
began again to beat today as King
Albert's soldiers resumed their
march toward the capital.
Belgian outposts are now within
sight of the city.
No allied soldiers have yet trod
the streets of Brussels, but the cor
respondent slipped through the lines
today dressed in civilian attire, and
spent two hours in the city. He
found the Belgian capital calm and
expectant, awaiting the departure of
unwelcome guests and the arrival
Of King ALbert's soldiers. The dis
orders of last Sunday and Monday
are now over. The people of Brus-
sells have never departed from the
dignified calm which has character
lied their behavior during the last
four years. They refused to frater-
nize with the Bolshevist German SOL
diers. The loss Of life during the
riots occurred in fights between the
red Soldiers and those of the old
German flag.
OuL"dIuly bIuSS6l5 Is luIdILJ GA
cept for few houses near the north
station, which have been wrecked.
The north station itself and build
ings along Boulevard Anspach suf-
fered severely. being riddled with ma
chine gun bullets. Window panes
were shattered by the rain of bull
lets during the rioting.
It is authoritatively stated that
only seven civilians were killed and
several wounded, but many Germans
lost their lives.
Awaiting the King.
When the correspondent reached
the kings palace, he found a great
throug of people assembled there in
the hope that King Albert would
soon arrive. He was recognized by
several he had known before the war
and was Immediately surrounded by
a crowd of anxious people seeking
news of the approach Of the Belgian
army. He had to retire hastily,
however, as the park was filled with
German soldiers.
Emile Max, uncle Of the burgo-
master of Brussels, expected his
nephew to arrive tonight. He was
released by the Germans several
days ago. He was offered asylum
in Holland and Switzerland, but re-
fused, saying:
Il was forcfbly taken from Brus-
sells. I will return freely or I will
remain here"
Avoid Brussels.
Retreating German troops are not
passing through Brussels but are
avoiding the city. Machine guns
were posted yesterday at Lasken to
drive back unruly soldiers wishing
to enter Brussels. Several who We're
bent on pillaging the Belgian capital
were turned back and forced into the
allied lines
The Belgian flag floats over the
German airdome and the few Ger
man sentries that remain are affable
Fifty war planes are still there, Pc
ing manned by mechanics and ayIa-
tors who are in battle uniforms. They
are putting the finishing touches or
the machines before turning them
over to the allies. They are loath tc
leave their planes, and one youne
lieutenant wanted to make one last
flight but the commander OF the
squadron placed lock on the motor
and put it out of commission.
Hard Life of Prince.
Senior Saura, the Spanish consu
general at Brussels, told the cor
respondent that Crown Prince Rup'
precht Of Bavaria left last night FOL
Holland. Prince Eitel Frederick, sor
of the former German emperor, was
still at Lsortvain yesterday being
guarded by 100 faithful soldiers. Ma
chine guns were mounted about the
house where he was staying and
were trained on the Jesuit college
nearby. Prince Eitel feared he woulc
be kidnapped by treacherous Ger
man soldiers.
The acting burgomaster and labor
leaders have issued a. manifesto ap-
pealing for calm and order. The
sale of intoxicants is forbidden
The German soldiers committee is