Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-11-23

Grated. Your liberation from German
occupation hgg been demanded Of
the invaders by the armies of The
Americans and the Allies as one of
the conditions of the present armis-
tice. II becomes necessary now for
the American troops TO pass through
tho Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and
TO cs ablish and maintain there for
i certain time Their lines of COM
muniCation
The American troops have come
Into the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
as friends and shall vigorously con-
duct themselves according to inter-
ma ional law Their presence. which
shall not be prolonged more than
shall be strictly necessary, should rot
be for YOU a hardship. The Junction
Ing of your government and your
institutions shall not he iEtcrfcrej
with in any manner, Your lilo end
your occupations shall not he mo-
Tested. Nour persons and your vel
fare shall be respected
"It viii be necessary for the Amer
can Army to use certain things,
railroads, telcgraphs and telephones
ana perhaps other publish Cs,aLl,sh-
mcnts for the needs of lodging ana
transport, furthermore the sommod-
tiles which become necessary for us
shall be paid for after Just osti-
mates.
It Is presumed you viii not per-
NIT any acts of aggression against
the American Army or give any in
formation or aid 20 its enemy. You
will always conform to the instruc-
4 H..
for The safety of his troops and your
proper protection, may give"
Incidental to the reception of the
American forces in this Grand
Duchy, "A proclamation issued hy the
National Union. one of the political
parties, was posted throughout the
sapital. 1t read:
TO our dcliverers. the glorious
roors of the Entente and America:
The people of Luxembourg bid YOU
welcome. ON the second of August.
1914, Germany forfeited her honor
by violating her solemn engage
nents regarding LuNemburS The
government then in power did moth
ing with the exception of protesting
against the violation of the territory,
whereas the people wanted to break
III relations with the invaders.
suffering insuperahle humilia-
lions the population has disdainfully
rejected all offers of Cancellation
coming from its oppressors. We
know our country has been calum-
mated and that our people have been
raseN accused of Connivance with
he enemy
'LuNomhurgers protest energeti-
Hally against any accusation casting
ioubt on the sincerity of their atti-
.udo during the world war.
The reception of your troops will
&c the best proof of the purity of our
aspirations and of our sympathy. We
know that, in conformity with the
principles which have been proclaim
ed hy the Allied governments and
for which YOU have fought, our in
dependence will be maintained, our
rights consccrated, our treaties re-
spected and our liberty consolidated.
The blood of its children which
flowed with your own in the sublime
cause of liberty authorizes our peo-
pie to express these wishes. 1t heart
lily desires to be allowed by your VIC
toriouS armies TO keep this device:
We want to remain what we are
May its deliverers dispei its ap-
prehNlsIons. 1t will have for them
ah ett~nal gratitude.
(Signed)
'LHxemburg National Council"
General Parker's visit to Premier
Emil Reuter- and his presentation to