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AVIS A LA POPULATION
Afin d'assurer suffisamment la sécurité de nos
troupes et le calme de la population de Reims, les
personnes nommées ont été saisies comme otages par
le Commandant de l'Armée Allemande. Ces otages
seront fusjlles au moindre désordre. D'autre part, si
la ville se tient absolument calme et tranquille, ces
Otages et habitants seront placés sous la protection
de l'Armée Allemande.
Le Général Commandant en Cheſ.
Relms, le 12 Septembre 1914
NOTICE TO THE POPULATION.
In order sufficiently to ensure the safety of our troops and the
tranquillity of the population of Rheims, the persons mentioned have
been seized as hostages by the Commander of the German Army. These
hostages will be shot if there is the least disorder. "On the other hand,
if the town remains perfectly calm and quiet, these hostages and
inhabitants will be placed under the protection of the German Army.
THE GENERAL COMMANDING.
Rheims, 12th September, 1914.
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