THE LAST HOURS OF PARIS
Somewhere in France, To-day. WELL-INFORMED FRENCH circles confirm that the German entry into Paris began yesterday morning. The last scenes in the capital before the Germans marched in are described by Reuter's correspon- dent, who left only a few hours before.
A few soldiers and a number of civilians wandered about, apparently aimlessly, though order in the city was perfect.
In the outlying quarters, house- wives were shopping at the only baker's shop open in the West End. The only authorities remaining in the
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city were Cardinal Suhard, Arch- bishop of Paris, officials of the essen- tial services and of the Prefecture, Gardes Mobiles and firemen.
There was no sound of gunfire or bombs, but efforts to drive out of Paris even with an official permit were made very difficult by the few guards on duty.
The railway stations have been closed for the past three days as all rail transport was reserved for the military.
Lorry Of Wounded
The Treasury announce on behalf of the British, French and Nether- lands authorities that as foreshadow- ed in the communique of June 8, a All roads out of the city were tripartite monetary agreement was crowded with evacuces. In the Cen- signed on Thursday between the Unit-tral Market, "I met a lorry full of ed Kingdom, France and the Nether-wounded men who had been evacuat- lands establishing the official rate ofed three times and then told to make exchange between the Netherlands their way out as quickly as possible East Indies guilder and the pound on foot. sterling of 7.60 guilders to the pound. Arrangements have also been made covering on the same basis relations with the currencies of the Netherlands West Indies.-Reuter.
Many of them had undressed wounds as there were no bandages available and only a very restricted medical service was still functioning. -Reuter.
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They are said to have advanced- this distance both east and west of the city.-Reuter.
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