Endure and fight, while at sea the British aid us, cutting the
communication of our enemy with the world.
Endure and fight, while the Russians continue to advance to strike
the decisive blow at the heart of the German Empire.
It is the duty of the Government of the republic to direct this
stubborn resistance.
Everywhere Frenchmen will rise for their independence; but to
insure the utmost spirit and efficacy in the formidable fight it is
indispensable that the Government shall remain free to act. At the
request of the military authorities, the Government is therefore
temporarily transferring its headquarters to a place where it can
remain in constant touch with the whole of the country.
It requests members of Parliament not to remain away from it, in
order that they may form, with their colleagues, a bond of national
unity.
The Government only leaves Paris after having assured the defense
of the city and of the intrenched camp by every means in its power.
It knows that it does not need to recommend to the admirable
population of Paris that calm, resolution and coolness which it is
showing every day, and which is on a level with its highest
traditions.
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