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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Mar 17, 1898

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 24, No. 11.

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Force and Fear

Force and Fear.—Since Emperor Wilhelm II. of Germany began his reign, seven years ago, there have been 4,995 sentences for the offense of Lese majeste—speaking disrespectfully of the ruler. These sentences have averaged six months. Among the offenders were seven children under fifteen years of age, and 230 others less than twenty-one. This is the rule of force and fear, not persuasion and love. There will come a time when men will not only speak against the Old World rulers but will act.