Show KAISER PREDICTS VICTORY Expects to Win Within Year He Says in Address to Army Berlin Emperor Emperor William WilHam has is issued issued issued is- is sued the following order addressed to the army and navy Again a year of war lies behind us with hard fighting and sacrifices riches in successes and victories The hopes which our enemies put in 1916 have been foiled All their assaults east and w west st have collapsed owing to your bravery and devotion Our recent triumphal march through Roumania has by Divine provIdence providence providence again added imperishable laurels to your banners The greatest naval battle this year was our victory In the and the gallant deeds of our submarines have secured for my navy glory and admiration for tor- everYou everYou everYou ever You are victorious in all theatres of war on land and sea A grateful fatherland looks to you with unshakable unshakable unshakable able confidence and proud reliance The Incomparable warlike spirit alive In your ranks your tenacity your never slackening will to vanquish your love of the fatherland are to me mea a guarantee that in the new year also victory will remain with our banners God also in the future will be with us |