ALMOST HALF OF FRANCO-BELGIAN ADVANCE HAS BEEN EVACUATED
Essen, Germany* (JFK+50) On September 13, 1924, the Associated Press reports almost 48 per cent of the area affected by the Franco-Belgian occupational advance of January 1923 has already been evacuated."
The only area now being occupied by the Allies is in Prussian territory, which "is not included in the provisions of the treaty."
French garrisons have virtually withdrawn altogether.
*Essen, located in central Germany, is the 2nd largest urban area in the country. Founded in 845, it became one of Germany's most important coal and steel centers.
SOURCE
"Allies Evacuate Half of Seized Territory," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., September 13, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
