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ALSACE-LORRAINERS

AMAZING REVELATIONS

MUTINY AND REPRESSION.'

and wondret of Alsace Lorrainian soldiere: during these last few months, and to in form me how far that consider it neces sary to apply a special treatment to the Alsace Lorrainers. Does the suppression A statement issued in high military regard to these men seem to them sither of the special measures now in foress with quarters throws light on the treatment possible or desirable! What proposals of natives of Alsace-Lorraine in the have they for the futurs treatment of Alsace Lorrainers Will they indicato the [ ranks of the German

In number of Alsace Lorrainers in each com reinforcing the Western

pany i divisions brought from the Eastern During the month of May, 1918, (Signed) Voy RATE OW front, the German High Command mutiny in which 10,000 Alsace-Lorrainers realised that it was about to oppose to took part, broke out in the depot of the Extente troops considerable bodies of suppressed

Bererloo (Belgium). It was ruthlessly The Alsace Lorrainers were men from Alsace-Lorraine. It certainly termed miserable traitors to the Father foresaw the difficulties which the employ accused of

land These misguided cowards are using the French language ment of these troops would create, but and of singing French, songs" The fol the use of the men was necessary, and ed in all the companies quarters at the lowing is a translation of the order, post- could not be avoided. "We can no long. Beverloo depot, on May 13th, 1018- or," said a German order, "divert the Infantry Depot, Beverloo, Belgium, Alsace-Lorraine "troops from the Western front." The necessity imposed upon Ger many to adopt these measures was a fresh proof, if such were necessary, of the true sentiments of the inhabitants of Alsace Lorraine enrolled by force in the service of Germany.

May 13th, 1919. be at once communicated to the non-com- Commander's Office-This order is to missioned officers and privates. after which it must be posted up in all the com paaies quarters

Amongst the men who have returned from Comrades of the Infantry Depot the Eastern front there are a large num An order to officers, dated Marchand, whose aim is to disavow and betray the ber of soldiers, born in Alsace-Lorraine, 1918, emanating from the Staff of the Fatherland, Guided and led by un- Seventh Army, issued in accordance with scrupulous people in enemy pay, and telegraphic instructions from the German these soldiers, imposed on and deceived. corrupted by enemy agents and spies. Crown Prince, and referring to previous have made an attempt-quite forgetful of instructions of the High Command, land. The attempt has completely failed. their oath of loyalty to escape into Hol prescribed that the employment of Alsace and the ringleaders as already either Lorraine soldiers should be avoided" in ander arrest or will shortly be so.

The particularly strained situations or the Fatherland must be put a stop to operations of these criminal traitors to critical points. They must never be left once for all. I am counting on your help. alane in the battle mae, and they must tors will be doing his duty towards his Everyone who denounces one of these trai- pover be employed unless they are accom Fatherland, and will be deserving of his panied by absolutely trustworthy men. country's gratitude, as well as that of Those who appear 'doubtful,' must be help me to arrest every one of these trai brave comrades at the front. Therefore, treated with an iron band."

tors who has not yet been taken. You those brave Alsatians who are doing will thus be fulfilling your duty towards theirs, ainging French

songs,

meeting in and solitary places, these misguided cowards try to summon up courage to per form the enemy's work and to injure their Fatherland: I am, therefore, obliged to many innocent soldiers will suffer fot the take the following measures, by which time being. Consequently it depends on these soldiers, and especially on the most vates, as to whether these measures be loyal non-commissioned officers and pri- rendered more harsh

Sub pined is the full text of this order of the day, signed by General von Bochn:

7th Army E. N., 110, No. 84.

Headquarters, March 2nd, 1918.

TO OFFICERS.

or

By using the French woods

Then follows an order directing that the among different companies, and that these

directing Alsace-Lorrainers shall be divided up men shall be most closely watched. None should be allowed to leave camp. without Division, dated July 4th, 1918, states that the Alsace-Lorrainers in the army groups a permit. Lastly, an order from the 42nd of the Crown Prince must under Lo pre text be employed in the front lines dur-

active operations It orders the strictest application of this measure.

The strengthening of the army by divi- sions from the Eastern front, comprising a large proportion of Alsace-Lorrainers. and the inclusion of such elements in divi. sions on the Western front, which had formerly turned over thair Alsace-Lor- rainers to units on the Eastern front, in those which did not have such troops before, enjoins on all commanders the strict duty of considering the difficult question of the proper treatment of the Alsace Lorrainers. Generals of corps and divisions have received under No. 36% 11b., 7th Army, secret instructions from the High Command which pointed out that we can and must no longer divert the Alsace-Lorrainers from the Western battle-front, and indicated the manner in

These documents constitute the most which we should go to work in this coa loquent reply to the official declarations noction Experience gained since has con-af Herr von Bethmann-Hollweg, and Armed the previous experience, and, un'ount Hertling, who have dared to main- fortunately, every officer with Alsace Lortain that, in spite of evidence to the con- rainers under his command has had to trary, Alsace-Lorraine is a German pro complain of frequent cases of disloyalty, vince. In the letter written by William desertion, and treason. We must, how 1. to the Empress Eugéni, a letter which ever, bear in mind at the same time the M. Pichon made public in March this year good behaviour, and even the notable ex

in the course of the ceremony commemorat ploits of certai Alsace Lorrainers.ing the forty-seventh anniversary of the Thess facts we cannot ignore.

protest of the deputies of Alsace Lorraine, Alsace Lorrainers must be watched and we had striking confirmation of that which supervised.

The more this is done the mans do not believe what they write, and we already knew, namely, that the Ger more surely will good men among them they do not any what they believe be discovered, and these should be en- couraged and rewarded. Men who hesitate

Keiter. must be trained to do their duties, but the "doubtful" must be treated with iron severity. The fact that their work is lightened and that the danger to them in reduced by their being withdrawn from the battle-line, is a stimulant to the tacit resistance of some Alsace-Lorrainers who profesa French sentiments.

WHERE IGNORANCE 18 BLISS:

That brilliant novelist, H. G. Wells, who asked "What is pain?"; then put cells a story of a strange visitor to earth his hand into a lighted candle and found out! That put an end to his blissful ignorance

Ther

The plea of those who urge the presence of relatives in the Freach ranks, and who consequently do not wish to fight against them, must not be considered. It must be clearly explained to these people that there would be no risk of meeting their French relatives if the latter were actuat enough in all conscience who, are bliss- are a few people alive few. ed by similar scruples. The contrary has, fully ignorant that they possess a liver. long since, been proved. On our part we They never have to think of it, because it have not the right to diminish by a hair's never troubles them, and a liver that is breadth our demands that the Alsace-Lor in good working order never makes its rainer wherever he may be fighting presence felt! But the vast majority of should defend his country as a piece the German Empire

it

plaze of conquest, gst the French are rudely reminded, at one time or another, that the liver can be particularly High Command specially draws attention, in a telegram troublesome. It may be that a change of No. 6,000, le, Secrat, to the fact that every weather, or the taking of unsuitable food. thing must be avoided which might be is resented by the liver, and what then i encouragement to disloyalty, or which Trouble very very soon! Headaches, might, on the other hand, provoke the torturing bouts of biliousness, irrit the mistrust of Alsace Lorrainera at ability, blurred vision, specks before, the critical points. They must sever be left eyes, bed complexion, and chronic weari alone in the battle zone. When fresh cases ness. It must be remembered, too, that of desertion by Alsace-Lorrainers occurred a torpid, inactive liver does not aid the recently in the army zone the Army Group bowels as it should, and the consequence gave the order under No.: 4,480 Is is constipation with all the ills that seorst, that "Alsace-Lorrainers may be follow in its traini employed in the battle zone only when If you have already fallen victim to sccompanied by absolutely trustworthy liver disorder, it is foolish to neglect it. men, and that in delicate situations In the early stages of this complaint, should be directed that Alsace-Lorrainers few doses of that excellent stomach and should not be employed in the first line,

His Imperial Highness ordered in is generally all that is needed to regulate liver tonic, Mother Seigal's Syrup, is telegram No.4,489-3 Ia lb., of February the liver, and to ensure the proper flow 28th, the adoption of defnite measures in

the above indicated sense, and gave in- of bile so necessary to the perfect diges structions that divisional and regimental tion of food, and the regular daily action commanders should be responsible for of the bowels. If the trouble is of longer their execution,

CAD standing, it will be necessary to continue (Signed) Vox

BOLET

the use of the Syrup for a little longer time, bat faithful use of this unsurpassed liver invigorator will bring its due reward

But if you are wise, you will not wait until your liver troubles are serious. Be guided by the experience of the thousands

A service note from the Fifth Army, dated June 24th orders an inquiry into the attitude and conduct of the Alsace Lorrainers during the last few months. It inquires whether the special menaires of which they are the object should be sup. pressed, sad whether such & suppression is possible or desirable. The hots, asks the question, but it indicates the reply which is expected. benever they feel the slightest tendency

6th Army-June 24th.)

244th B.L Nr. 2,044 I/II. Secret Service Note (to the 3rd Battalion).

I beg battalion commanders to furnish me by June 4th with a report on the attitude

people who avoid the consequences of homach and liver trouble just by taking

drops of Mother: Beigel's Br

Liverighness, or have partaken beartily of food, which might disagree with them. Mother Segel's Byrup never fail them, and it won't fall you.

OUR

DAY

Thursday, OCTOBER 24th.

ENTERTAINMENT

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