I have confidence in the Administration and in the population, that now each will be careful to obey as strictly as possible the orders of the Kommandantur in order to soften as far as possible the misfortune caused by the criminal deeds of a few inhabitants. This is why I object to all that prevents the free circulation of the inhabitants. I trust that none of the inhabitants of Andenne and Seilles will make use of their liberty save for the prosperity of the commune. The Administrations of Andenne and Seilles are working with me day and night to bring about a settled state of affairs. All questions of revictualling and welfare must be addressed directly to the Administrations of Andenne and Seilles, which have also the power to require the inhabitants to work. The German Army displays the greatest severity and energy if it is perfidiously attacked by the inhabitants, but it sincerely desires to use justice and humanity towards the people, if the conduct of the inhabitants permit. Der Kommandant, SCHULTZE, Hauptmann. _Andenne, 25th August, 1914._ TO THE INHABITANTS OF ANDENNE. We call the attention of the population to the proclamation which the Military Commandant has just handed to us on leaving. I am leaving this town in the expectation that it will perform, as during the last few days, and also in the future, all that may ensure orderly conduct towards the German Army. I hand over the new bridge to the town for its use, and require it to be responsible for its safety and to maintain it in good condition. For the present a small garrison will remain here, which will be fed and lodged by the town. If all energies are permanently directed upon the prosperity of the town of Andenne and Seilles these localities will soon be cured of the grave wounds which the war has inflicted upon these communes, by their own fault. SCHULTZE, Hauptmann. _Andenne, 28th August, 1914._ We are profiting by this occasion to congratulate and to thank the inhabitants of Andenne for the admirable manner in which they have behaved, during these latter days, and we urge them strongly to assist the Communal Administration to repair as far possible the great misfortunes which we have experienced. The Burgomaster delegated by the Military Authority, E. DE JAER. The Secretary, MONRIQUE. _Andenne, 28th August, 1914._ PROCLAMATION.[47] 1. From _Saturday, 29th August, 1914_, midday, all the clocks must be set to the German time (one hour earlier). 2. Assemblies of more than three persons are strictly forbidden _under penalty of fines_. 3. To move about after 8 p.m. the authorization of M. le Commandant is required. 4. Arms must be deposited with the guard _at the Casino, by noon on the 29th inst_. Where arms are still found in the houses after this date, the householder will be hanged.