When was it published?

February 16, 1890 in Sacramento Daily Record Union

Foreign News February 16, 1890

Sacramento Daily Record Union

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German Socialists, Emperor Rescript, Industrial Condition, Radical Socialism, State Paternalism

Sacramento, Sacramento County, California

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What is this article about?

German Socialists claim the Emperor's rescript on industrial conditions endorses radical state socialism and paternalism. The analysis agrees with the general interpretation but notes it lacks specific actions or sincere commitments, deeming it cunning.

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The Socialists of Germany now claim that the rescript of the Emperor upon the industrial condition in Germany is in reality socialism of the most radical order; that it claims as the duty of the State all that the most advanced paternalism has ever demanded. We confess that a careful reading of the edict with all its generalities, confirms this view of the Socialists, and that they are justified in claiming that the Government has apparently come over to them. But in detail the Emperor really does little and promises less. It is a cunningly devised composition, crafty sounding, but not meaty with sincerity of performance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Economic

What keywords are associated?

German Socialists Emperor Rescript Industrial Condition Radical Socialism State Paternalism

What entities or persons were involved?

The Emperor

Where did it happen?

Germany

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Germany

Key Persons

The Emperor

Event Details

The Socialists of Germany claim that the rescript of the Emperor upon the industrial condition in Germany is radical socialism, demanding state duties as advanced paternalism. A careful reading confirms this view, justifying their claim of government alignment. However, in detail, the Emperor does little and promises less; it is a cunningly devised composition, crafty sounding but not sincere in performance.