Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-06
SAY us. And
ALLIES WILL
HOLD BERLIN
Capital to Be Occupied
Says Paper-Yanks
Marching on Rhine.

Copenhagen, Thursday. Dec. .
Allied ana American forces will
temporarily occupy Berlin, as exer-
cising police supervision, according
to the Deutsche AIIgemeine Zeitung
OF Berlin, which says that an Amer
lean wireless dispatch to this effect
has been Intercepted by the Ger
mans. The newspaper says that
Mannheim will be similarly occu-
pied.
The reason for this action on the
part of the allies is said to be a
"regrettable incident during which
a supervisor OF prison camp shot
three FTenchmen."
Yanks Occupy Many Towns.
With the American Army of Oc-
CuPau0n, Monday, Dec. 2.-(By the
Associated Press. Studied indif-
ference again characterized the
German reception OF American
troops on their way to the Rhine
today General Dickman's army
renewed its advance at daylight
and by tonight had reached the line
approximately u miles 10 the east
ward. Scores Of villages and small
towns were brought under the
domination Of the American army
but none of them are of great i'm
portauce At American headquar-
ters at Treves, General Brown, as
military governor and General
Smith, who is in charge Of civil
affairs have begun the work of ad-
.-= rrfhnrTfine n
very nearly all places have agreed
10 retain their posts and cooperate
in maintaining order.
General Pershiug has Issued a
proclamation calling on the people
10 return to their normal pursuits
and assuring them that if the con-
duct OF military affaiFs-fs not mos
Tested and if good order is kept
they Will not be interfered with
Blinds are Drawn.
The towns through whicn the
troops passed today presented an
appearance similar to those entered
on Sunday. Blinds were drawn in
many cases and most of the inhab-
itants remained indoors rather than
CCuuteuance the invasion by wit
cssing it.
At TreYes 100 airplanes were
found ready for delivery to the al
lies. A small quantity of supplies
was also left there by the Germans.
Reports made to General Smith in
dicate that, while foOdstuffs are
limited as to variety, there is ap-
parentIy enough to meet the needs
of the people. Prices, however, are
very high.
Pershing ReaSsures People.
General Pershing's reinsurance
has gone far to alleviate anxiety.
10 is understood the Americans will
rule sternly but General PeTshing
in his proclamation said: NO law
abiding person need have any fear"
Continuing the proclamation reads:
The American army is not come
TO make war on d civilian pOpula-
tiOn- Al persons, who with honest
submission, act peacefully and obey
the rules laid down by the military
authorities, will be protected in
their persons. homes, religion and
properly. All others viii be
brought within the rule with firm
ness, vigor and promptness. The
American army will govern in strict
accordance with international law
ana the rules and customs of war
sanctioned by the civilized world .
Inhabitants on their part must alb
sOlutely obstaiu by word and deed /
from every act Of hostility or i'm
pedimeut Of any kind toward the
American forces. Il is your duty /
now to devote yourselves to the !
orderly and Obedient conduct of
your private lives and affairs. the
re-estabIishmeut of normal condi- I
lions iu schools. churches, hos /
pftals and charitable institutions /
and resumption Of your local civil (
life
Must Obey, Huns Told.
you will he unobstructcd but /
on the contrary. viii be encouraged /
and protected i'm those pursuits. So
lar as your attitude and conduct
make Il possible. local courts. gov
.rufug bodies and Institutions viii
be continued in operation under
aupcrvi-iUu OF American authOri- !
ties. Except where they affect the
rights and security Of tho American I
army your present laws and rcgu- /
lati0us viii remain undisturbed I,
and in force Every violation oF
the Jaws of war. every act Offering
hostility or violence and every dis /
obedience Of the rules laid down b. /.
military authority will be pun T.