THE BRITISH ENTRY

Evening Post, Volume XCVI, Issue 137, 6 December 1918, Page 7

THE BRITISH ENTRY

AN IMPRESSIVE 'PASSAGE FITNESS AND POWER OF-ARMY. (UNITED PRSSS ASSOCIATION.—COPTJUGHT.) (AUSTRALIAN-SEW ZRALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.) LONDOTvT, 4th December. A war correspondent, describing the British entry into Germany, says : "It gives me a 'curious feeling going through villages where, supposedly, every person hates and curses you. The houses are closed and 1 silent. Behind drawn curtains white faces stare at us. The prevailing desolation and silence is in marked contrast to the triumphant processions, overjoyed populations, and beflagged and decorated streets of Eastern France. Nearing Malmedy we saw the first German - groups. The men saluted silently, taking off their hats, as an unceasing stream of cavalry, transport, and artillery flowed by, leaving the Germans under no illusions regarding the fitness and power of the British Army. No German troops were visible. Order was kept by the new town guards, which consisted of revolutionary soldiers-who had left their regiments, given up their arms, and were wearing civilian clothes, and white armlots. In the streets were placarded notices, signed by the burgomaster, urging the population to keep order and bear I themselves with dignity and worthiness."