New-York tribune., 1918-02-10
Kaiser Declares
"Good Peace" for
Germany Is Near
In Reply to Birthday Con
kxgratulations Says Sacri-
fees Still Necessary

AMSTERDAM, Feb. Emperor
Williams decree, in which he thanks
those who addressed congratulatory
messages to him on his recent birth
day, Is published in the Berlin "Reichs-
anzelger" The Emperor dwells anon
the. relations of confidence between
the Grown and the people," his "twen-
ty-slX years of peace efforts" and the
progress of the German people.
Inc following is the full text of his
decree, addressed to the Imperial Chan
cellor, as published in the German
papers:
"rhe more serious the times and the
greater the responsibility laid upon me
by God, the more warmly and the more
grateful do l feel for these tokens IF
the most faithful allegiance to me and
my mouse: The intimate relationship
between the crown and the peonle se-
cured by my forefathers in long vears
OF history has in the most hard time 3
oeeh drawn most closely. It CLEANS
upon me when | express the Father.
iahds thanks to our heroic warriors Of
lhe front. 1t touches me deeply when
sland at the bedsides of our wounded d
anu uslhg. 1t meets me in moving
manner IN all parts of the homeland
and even here, where it finds uttaranoa tan,u' -
IN open expression of earnest anyietv
con.ccerhlng nee, the future of the Fatherland
Through twenty-six wears = h, .
been my hearts desire to conco ,d..,o
IN peace the empire united Iv tnc
great Kaiser and his iron Chan,e,lo I :.
ana TO promote economic life. scienca
ana technology, and, herewith. The
rise OF the entire German people TO an
ever greater participation in the intel
Fatherland. ''' ~ 'ne
when the enemy of our enom,es
forced me to call up all tEe no1ynrs 'u.s''es .'s
our people for the defense of our ,,or,e
SOIL with deep thankfulness rec:Il
tnose proudest days of Germanv's h,s.
tory, when all classes and .,rt ,as
proved that our beloved Father,anJ
was worth to them every sacr;tiae
Since then, thanks to the superio, ren-
eraishIp OF our great military leaders
ana the inspired deeds Of our arm ',
ana ana the aid of our allies standin, faiti-
,uliy at our side, successes which viii
pe historic IN the world have beer our,
with self-sacrificing perseverance,.
enormous labor and great achievements
OF the home land we have also braved
distress and hardship, so that onr
people. proved in field and country
can, with Gods help, look forward wiz
s'lung assurance to a good peace.
10 this end, however, it now needs
most serious self discipline, internal
unltv and willing subordination TO
great AIMS, readiness to bear even the
heaviest burdens, and confidence in our
own lnv1ncibility and the putting forth
OF an our powers for the one great aim
the winning of a strong, secure fut.
ure for the fatherland.
10 this end | beg the loval go
operation of all who love our neonle
and Will serve it's future. Then viii
ARISE from the seed of these hard wears
and the blood of the fallen sons If
Hermany strong empire and a hannv
hailon, blest with economic, intellect.
ual and moral possessions. So helm us
The decree was addressed to the I'm
lows: 40 iol-
I'VE have defed distress and nrva.
tions, SO that our people can look for-
ward, with Gods aid, and with the
utmost confidence, to the accomplish
ment OF good peace. For this, how.
ever, we must have serious disciplina
internal unity, willing submission to-
the requirements of our common aims
readiness to bear the heavy sacrifices
coincidence In our invinciblity and the
uniting of all forces for the one great
alm-the securing by our arms of a
strong, safe fuTure for our Father,and.
May God help trS to attain this end,,,