Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1918-11-22
DO YOU REMEMBER THESE
"BRAGs" OF K. BILL?

London, Nov. 12.-Prominence is
given by the British newspapers to
some of the untterances made by the
former German emperor while the
war was in progress. In the year
1914 he said:
Before the leaves fall from the
trees we shall be back again in tho
dear Fatherland. Extcrminatc first
the treachcrous English and walk ov-
er General French's contemplate lit
tie army. The warlik esprit still lives
in the German people-that powerful
spirit which attacks the enemy where
ever it finds him regardless of tho
cost.
you, my troops, are my guaran-
tee that l dictate peace to my en-
emies. Up and at the foesl Gods
goodness will guide the German peo-
pie through battle to victory-to the
goal appointed for the German pco-
pie by Providence sheathe again.
We stand with our victory and our
honor, cannot unsheathe again. We
stand with our hearts toward God. To
the dust with all the enemies of Ger
many. Amen"
in the year 1915 the Kaiser said:
"Our brave soldiers have shown
themselves to be invinciblc in battle
against nearly the whole world. The
war drama is now coming to its
close"
TO the Kink of the Senussi he said:
Our common enemies whom Allah
will annihilate to the last man shall
fly before thee. So be it."
Regarding the United States the
Emperor said:
America had better look out after
the war. | shall stand no nonsense
from the Americans. My destructive
sword has crushed the Russians. In
n short while | will announce new vic
tories. The war drama is now coming
to it's close. In just cause | am
ready to force myself to be cruel"
In 1916 he said:
"Thc world has prepared for any
thing but victory of the German
fleet over the British fleet. Fear will
creep into the bones Of TIE enemy.
bucharest has been taken. What
IL magnificent success on the road to
complete victory has been gained by
Gods help.
German is invincible in spite Of
the superior numbers of our enemies
and every day confirms this anew.
Germany knows her strength and sh,
relies on Gods help.
"The foe is defending his native
soil foot by foot This is the resist
ancc of despair, but it must be brok-
en-. lie has prepared his soup and
now must sup it. look to you to sec
to it.
"All Germany contemplates with
pride her brave sons whose deeds with
Gods help will be landmark on the
road to final victory.
In 1917 he said:
eff the enemy does not want peace
then he must bring peace by batterine
i'll with iron fist and shining sword
the doors of those who will not have
peace.
"Our U-boats are not going to rest
until, with Gods help, the enemy is
beaten. With the help of God, who
has hitherto graciously protected us.
the enemy shall have a decision. En-
gland is particularly the enemy to
be struck down, however difficult it
may be.
"The year 1917, with its great bat
ties, has proved that the German
people has in the Lord of creation an
unconditional and avowed ally Oh
whom it can absolutely rely"
In June, 1918, the Emperor said:
God, the Lord, has held a heavy
burden on my shoulders but l can
carry it in the consciousness of our
good right, with confidence in our
sharp sword and our strength"
This was followed by the various
utterances of growing dependency.