Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-28
US RULES GOVERN
OCCUPIED REGIONS
Pershing in Orders Seeks to
Avoid Illuminating Any
Part Of Population.
cENsoRs ALL MESSAGES

By the Associated Press.
COBLENZ, Friday, December 27.-
Rules for the guidance Of Inhabitants
Of regions occupied by American
forces were issued today by Gen.
Pershing.
Except for minor and specific regu-
lations. the Americans have not inter-
fered in local affairs up till today.
Cafes have been open and theaters
filled night after night. Newspapers
until recently have published with
restraint such articles as they desired,
while crowds promenaded the streets
until midnight, and even later. The
Germans had come to believe that such
conditions would continue, and, while
there were no serious incidents as a
result of the tolerant rule of the
Americans. it was deemed best to
check any tendency toward abuse.
Simply to Maintain Good Order.
The regulations published today
were signed by Gen. James w. Nc
Andrew, chief Of staff. ''by command
Of Gen. Pershing." In drafting them
an effort was made to avoid the inclu-
sion Of any rules which would merely
humiliate the population or which sa-
vored Of retaliation or revenge. They
are intended simply to maintain good
order.
Under the terms Of the regulations.
the authorities will know the exact
whereabouts of every individual. for
each must carry an identification card
and give notice of changes of habita-
ton. Householders must keep posted
of their buildings, with their ages.
nationality and occupations. All
weapons and ammunition must be
surrendered. The gathering of
crowds is forbidden and no meetings
except courts, schools, councils and
without permission.
The people are informed that mill
tary court will punish any attacking
or impeding American soldiers or
officers, and those who destroy or
injure property belonging to or used
act whatever injurious to the Ameri-
can Army"
The custom of soldiers trading or
selling chocolate or soap to the Ger
mans is forbidden by the rules.
Words Of Proclamation.
The text Of the proclamation fol-
lows:
Every person above the age of
twelve must carry at all times an
identification card bearing his sigma
ture and address. Such card will,
VI hen issued, be stamped by the ap-
propriate civil official. Notification of
change of address must be immedi-
tnI1 n
official and Endorsed by him on the
Identification card. The head of each
household must keep posted on the
outer door of the building list show
ing the name, nationality, sex, age
and occupa ton of every person of the
household.
Circulation will be controlled by
the American authorities. The bur-
gonna ster, under the direction of the
American authorities. will regulate
travel within the district occupied by
Americans, and he will be held re-
sponsible for strict compliance with
all regulations. Authority to leave
the American zone will be granted
only by division or higher COM
mander.
weapons is forbidden except by the
local police. Every person in posses
sion Of arms or ammunition of any
kind must deliver them to the Amer
lean authorities at such time or place
as may be appointed. A receipt for
each weapon will be given at the time
of delivery.
Ban on Alcoholic Drinks.
The sale or gift of all alcoholic
drinks except light. wine and beer is
forbidden. Alcohol for medicinal or
industrial purposes does, not cone
within this prohibition The sale or