"4. After 9 a.m. on the 7th September, I will permit the houses in
Beyne-Heusay, Grivegnée, and Bois-de-Breux to be inhabited by the
persons who lived in them formerly, as long as these persons are not
forbidden to frequent these localities by official prohibition.
[Sidenote: Maj. Dieckmann seizes hostages.]
"5. In order to be sure that the above-mentioned permit will not
be abused, the Burgomasters of Beyne-Heusay and of Grivegnée must
immediately prepare lists of prominent persons who will be held as
hostages for 24 hours each at Fort Fléron. September 6th, 1914, for
the first time [the period of detention shall be] from 6 p.m. until
September 7th at midday.
"The life of these hostages depends on the population of the
above-mentioned Communes remaining quiet under all circumstances.
"During the night it is severely forbidden to show any luminous
signals. Bicycles are permitted only between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. (German
time).
"6. From the list which is submitted to me I shall designate prominent
persons who shall be hostages from noon of one day until the following
midday. If the substitute is not there in due time, the hostage must
remain another 24 hours at the fort. After these 24 hours the hostage
will incur the penalty of death, if the substitute fails to appear.
"7. Priests, burgomasters, and the other members of the Council are to
be taken first as hostages.
"8. I insist that all civilians who move about in my district * * *
show their respect to the German officers by taking off their hats,
or lifting their hands to their heads in military salute. In case of
doubt, every German soldier must be saluted. Anyone who does not do
this must expect the German military to make themselves respected by
every means."
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