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Show mm is fflCKIi PEACE German Field Marshal Thinks Confidence in Him Should Be Stronger. WITH THE FRENCH ARMY IN FRANCE. Oct. 23. (By the Associated Press. ) Field Marshal von Hindenburg, in an order to German officers in the field referring to negotiations for an armistice, armi-stice, declares ho approves the peace movs and is obliged to support the government, gov-ernment, lie asks that the confidence resposed in him in the days of success be continued. The German crown prince In an order to the group of armies under his command com-mand reminds the officers of the responsibility respon-sibility they incur when they lose a position posi-tion or modify the line in any way without with-out orders. Copies of these documents have fallen Into the hands of the French. "Political events of the past few days," says Von Hindenburg. "have produced pro-duced the most profound impression upon the army, notably upon the officers. It Is my duty to support the government instituted in-stituted by his majesty. "J approve the steps taken toward peace. The German army has a superiority superi-ority over all others. In that the troops and officers have never engage In politics. poli-tics. We desire to adhere to that principle. princi-ple. I expect that the confidence that was accorded me in the days of success will be all the stronger now." The order of the crown prince Is shorter and almost curt. It says: "The eX Changs of diplomatic notes gives me the occasion to recall my order, according to which each officer In command com-mand engages his responsibility when he loses n .position or modifies his lines of resistance without express orders." Another order which emanates from the German high command says: "Diplomatic negotiations with a view to terminating the war have begun. Their conclusion will be all the more favorable in proportion ns we succeed In keeping the army well In hand. In holding the ground conquered and in doing harm to the enemy. These principles should guide the direction of the combat In the days that are to follow." A 11 these documents were taken from the Fifth Bavarian division. |