New Britain herald., 1918-12-13
TANKS AND GERMANS
 ARE FACE TO FACE
American Sentries Guard One
 Bank of Rhine; Huns Other ALREADY CROSSING RIVER


 of Advanced Lines-Crowds Jostle
 Americans.
 Coblenz (By Courier to Nancy, Dec. 10)-(By The Associated Press.) -Sentries of the American and Ger man armies face each other across the Rhine tonight. From Andernach, be- low COblenH, northWard to the British lines, American forces hold the west bank Of the stream. South of Co., blenz advanced elements of the Amer ican army have reached the river.
 Rainbow Division Selected.
 It is expected that the movement across the Rhine will be we'll under way tomorrow. The First and Third divisions have been designated to oc- cupy the advanced positions along the 30-kilometer arc east of Coblenz, con- stituting the bridgehead stipulated in the armistice The Thirty second, Ninetieth. Fourth and Forty y-second will occupy positions in support of the advanced lines. The Forty second fs the Rainbow division, which in- cludes National Guard regiments from Pennsylvania, New York Maryland and New Jersey.
 The Thirty y-second and perhaps the Ninetieth will cross at Cololenz and the others will use the bridges north and south of the city. Arrangem ents also have been made to use tugs if necessary to expedite the crossing.
 All Bridges Inspected.
 Engineer regiments have inspected all bridges and roads beyond the river, while q commission of German army officers and civilians has given every facility for the Americans to collect information as to the territory that is to be occupied east of the Rhine
 Americans Enter Fortress.
 Across the river from, Cob1enz, in the fortress of Ehrenbreitstein, there has been 8 small force of Germans, but 1t has been withdrawn and an American force entered the fortress today, following a request to that eff feet from the German authorities. The German commandant of the place informed the Americans that by to- morrow the entire German army, ex- cepting small attachments of guards, would be nine miles from the Rhine.
 The position of the Americans is slightly peculiar. Coblenz was infor- mally occupied by a battalion which arrived on Sunday and which served only as a guard, which probably would have been inadequate in event of se- rious trouble. German officers are here, treating with the American au- thorities, and, discharged soldiers, still wearing their uniforms, are nu- merous in the streets.
 Crowds JostIe Doughboys.
 Instead of cringing, or even showing deep respect, the population adopted an attitude today that found express sion in jostling American soldiers on the streets and in sneers and laughs which were only vaguely concealed.
 The burgomaster has published only the rules regulating local affairs. The latest orders the closing of cafes at II o'clock in the evening. It is es- timated at his office that there are sufficient foodstuffs in this district to last till February, after which assist ance will be imperative.
 Restrictions in Coblenz.
 Sales of firearms are prohibited in Coblenz by order of the burgom aster. who is cooperating with the Ameri- can forces. All civilians must turn over their firearms to the municipal authorities. German militiamen and discharged soldiers, who have been assisting in police duties, are dis charged by the burgomaster's order, preliminary to turning the municipal affairs entirely over to the Americans
 All theaters and restaurants must close at II o'clock. These places are forbidden to burn lights after that hour, because of the coal shortage Hotels also are affected, but in a lesser degree. German grand opera has been presented at the largest theater here within the past few days.