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"UP AND AT THE FOES."

Kaiser's Farewell Speech to First Regiment of Foot Guards at Potsdam.


I draw the sword that with God's help I have kept all these years
in the scabbard. I have drawn the sword, which without victory and
without honor I cannot sheath again. All of you will see to it that
only in honor is it returned to the scabbard. You are my guarantee
that I can dictate peace to my enemies. Up and at the foes, and
down with the enemies of Brandenburg!


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ON VICTORY NEAR METZ.

From Cabinet Order of Kaiser Wilhelm II., Published in Berlin Aug. 23.


The mobilization and concentration of the army is now complete, the