The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1918-08-01
GERMANY NOT AT
ALLFRICHTENED
Kaiser Declares, by Coming Of
American Armies to the
Western Battle Front.
STILL CERTAIN OF SUCCESS
Emperor William Issues Proc
lamation to Army and Navy.
U.Boats Landed.

Amsterdam, Aug. 1.-The coming of
American armies TO France and nu-
morical superiority on the part of the
allies do not frlghten Germany. de-
clares Emperor William in proclam-
tion to the German army and navy.
vital forces which are streaming
across the sea to the enemy" he said.
"are being attacked by German sub
marines. which are certain of success. "
The emperor in his proclama ton.
which Is dated Aug. !, alluded to the
successes which the German forces
have won, the bringing of peace to the
eastern front and the heavy blows
dealt the allies during the present
summer. He assured the army and
navy that. although they are in the
midst of the hardest struggle of the
war. they will be victorious.
Proclamation Follows.
Emperor Williams proclamation
reads:
Serious years of war lie behind
you. The German people, convinced
or Its just cause, resting on its hard
sword and trusting in Gods gracious
help. has with It's faithful allies CON
frontcd world of enemies. Your VIC
torious fighting spirit carried the war
In the first year into the enemy's coun-
try and preserved the home land from
the horrors and devastation OF war.
an the second and third years of
the war you, by your destructive
blows broke the strength of the enemy
In the east. Meanwhile your comrades
In the west offered n brave and victo-
riouS front TO enormously superior.
forces.
"As the fruit of these victories, the
fourth year of the war has brought ia
peace in the east. In the west the
enemy was heavily hit by the force of
your assault. The battles won in re-
cent months count among the highest
deeds of fame in German history.
You are in the midst of the hard
est struggle. The desperate efforts OF
the enemy will. as hitherto. be foiled
by your bravery. OF that am GER
tain and, with me. the entire father
land"
Not Frightened.
The emperor continues:
The American armies and numeri-
cal superiority do not trighten us. 1t
Is spirit which brings the decision
Prussian and German history teaches
that as well as the course which the
has hitherto taken. In true
with my army stands my
navy. In unshakable will to win the
victory In the struggle with opponents
who are often superior, and despite
the united efforts of the greatest naval
powers of the world, my submarines
are sure of success. They are tena-
ciously attacking and fighting the vi
tai forces which are streaming across
the sea to the enemy.
Ever ready for battle, the high
sea forces, in untiring work. guard the
road for the submarines to the open
Of the coast, safeguard for them the |
sources of their strength.
Far from home, the small and he
roic band of our colonial troops Is Of
fcring brave resistance to crush !
ngly superior force.
I'VE remember with reverence all |
who have given their lives for the ia |
.herland.
German People Praised.
"Fillcd with care for their brothers
n the field, the people at home are. in
'elf- sacrificing devotion. placing their
'ntire strength at the service of our
,reat cause. We must and shall con-
inue the fight until the enemy's will
o destruction Is broken. We will
make every sacrifice and put forth
very effort to that end.
I'm this spirit the army and the
lone land are inseparably bound to-
,ether. The united stand and unbend-
ng will is certain to bring victory in
he struggle for Germany's right and
ierman freedom.
God grant it."