Imperial Valley press., 1918-11-18
SIEGE GUNS
At VER[l)N
PLACED IN
j. 5. HANDS
(By Associated Press)

London, Sunday, Nov. 1.-THE
greatest naval surrender lie world
has witnessed will occur this week.
A fleet of German batlleships,
battle cruisers, light cruisers and
destroyers will leave port Monday TO
meet The British fleet. Accompanied
by American and French representa-
lives they will be conducted to their
destination.
Among the vessels which the Ger
mans will surrender are the battlc-
ship Kaiser and the battle cruiser
Hindenburg.
(By Associated Press)
With The American Forces of Oc-
cupation, Nov. 18.--One part of The
American army of occupation has
moved forward toward Belgium and
the remainder has swung toward The
German frontier The army rested
last night in fifty mile line in such
a tactical position as 10 be able 10
meet any eventuality. Artillery was
placed in position and machine gun
emplacements made. r--@-~'
With the American Army north
east Of "verlun, Sunday, Nov. IT,
The 16-inch cannon the Germans de-
livered to the Americans Saturday at
Spincourt were used 10 shell the YER
dun region. Forty-two guns of va
rious calibres were turned over. The
16-inchers were taken apart by the
Germans and American military eX-
perts examined The guns DO see that
they were in good condition.
An English speaking German lev
tenant met the Americans on The out
skirts of Spincourt and conducted
them 10 the village. He said he was
glad 10 see them, expressed the belief
that his responsibility was past, and
added:
81 am damn glad the war is over"
German rearguards were just
Withdrawing as the Americans en-
tered. Most of the Germans rejoiced
as they marched away, but a few ar
tillerymen pOttering around the big
guns acted as if they dreaded leaving
their pets behind. All the cannon
were camouflaged and some had
names. An 8-incher named Martha
had a prominent place in The from,
line.
(By Associated Press)
Paris, Nov. 18.-The last of the
Germans left Brussels yesterday, ac-
cording 10 a Havas correspondent on
The Belgian front. Extraordinary
scenes were Witnessed al the North
station. from which most of The en-
emy soldiers departed. Wishing to
have money 10 take home, The Ger
mans sold everything they owned or
had stolen. Some peddled their wares
and cried out their offers in loud
voices.
(By Associated Press)
Paris, Nov. 18.-The population of
Paris, after an imposing celebration
of The Liberation of Alsace-Lprraine,
crowded The streets and boulevards,
which wer illuminated in pre-war
glory last night. They linked hands
and whirled around every American
soldier they met. Conventions disap-
and being kissed, and sang French,
English and American songs.
(By Associated Press)
Ghent, Nov. 18.-Huge crowds. de-
lirious with enthusiasm, welcome d
King Albert, Queen Elizabeth and
Prince Leopold when they officially
entered hGent today.
The royal party moved through
cheering througs amid shows of roses
and chrysanthemums. Every bal
cony window and roof was covered
with peoples, and some clung peril
ously to chimneys and cornices.
The king wore the uniform of a
Belgian general without decorations
(By Associated Press)
Mulhausen, Nov. 18-No words can
picture the triumphal entrance of 'ho
French troops into Mulhausen nor ex
press the wild JOY of the people who
crowded the streets to applaud THEN
liberators.
Men and women piously kissed thC
folds of the flag borne by their For
ty-fourth infantry.
The Joy was saddened when Rev
Cotti, dean of Mulhausen, overcome
by emotion at the official reception
dropped dead.
Mrs. King arrived Sunday from
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