Show KAISER PREDICTS VICTORY expects to wn win within year he says in address to army berlin emperor william has issued the fol following loving order addressed to the army and navy again a year ot of war lies lice behind us with hard fighting and sacrifices riches in successes and victories the hopes which our enemies put in 1916 have been tolled all their assaults east and west have collapsed owing to your bravery and devotion our recent triumphal march through roumania Rou Reu manla mania has by D divine vine providence again added imperishable laurels to your banners the greatest naval battle this year was our victory in the rack and the gallant deeds of our submarines have secured for my navy glory and admiration forever you are victorious in all theatres theartres the atres of war on land and sea A grateful fatherland looks to you with unshakable confidence and proud reliance the incomparable warlike spirit alive aliv e in your ranks your your tenacity your never slackening will to vanquish your love ot of the fatherland are to me a guarantee that in the new year also victory will remain with our banners god also in the future will be with as |