"Among the foreigners in our country, especially Russians, there are a
large number who, it is to be feared, are guilty of espionage and
attempts to disturb our mobilization. While the Russians engaged in
work on our farms may be allowed to continue their work in peace, it
is necessary to watch carefully those who are studying here, or are
permanent residents.

"I call upon the inhabitants to take part in the task of observation,
and when strong suspicion is aroused to see to it that the suspects
are arrested and handed over to the civil authorities.

"The protection of our railway lines and stations, telegraph wires,
etc., demands the most careful attention during the next few days.

"VON LAFFERT,
"General in Command.
"Leipzig, August 4th."

An interesting contrast to the above is a police order, issued by the
Director of the Stuttgart police.[39]

[Footnote 39: _Leipziger Neuesten Nachrichten_, August 9th.]

"Policemen! The populace is going absolutely mad. The streets are
crowded with old women of both sexes who have nothing else to do but
disgrace themselves. Each sees in his neighbour a Russian or French
spy, and imagines that it is his duty to thrash both him _and_ the
policeman who intervenes, till the blood flows; if not that, then at
least to cause an enormous crowd to gather in giving the alleged spy
over to the police. Clouds become hostile airmen, stars are mistaken