Judge, 1902-02-08 · page 3 of 20
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This political cartoon satirizes international tensions, likely related to the Boer War and European rivalries. The central figure appears to be a German military officer examining documents labeled with territorial claims and international disputes. Smaller caricatured figures (possibly representing other nations) surround him, also holding documents about commercial interests and conflicts. The caption "IS IT FOR LOVE WHICH PROMPTS THIS RIVALRY?" sarcastically questions whether nations' conflicts are motivated by genuine principle or merely economic self-interest. The accompanying text references "triple alliance," Germany's tensions with England, and commercial competition among nations regarding colonial territories and trade routes. The satire critiques the hypocritical pretenses masking imperialist competition for global dominance.
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VOL.+2 NO.1060 FEBRUARY 8 1902 PRICE 10 © 1 Emremen ar ree Post Crrice At Mew Yoon ab Secon Case Marten, Corvaiser Tre ReeserEMee Ab A TAO Maew ARMAS TON COPYRIGHT 1902 BY JUDGE COMPANY GF NEW YORK. Sacheit 5 Widetas tho 8 Pg (0 Rew Yor “IS IT FEAR OR LOVE WHICH PROMPTS THIS RIVALRY?” “When has the emperor given a more convincing proof of his political genius? Look for a moment at his grave international difficulties! The triple alliance has lost its cohesion and is threatened with dissolution. A serious internal commercial crisis compels, among other things, a revision of tariff, which is bound to offend all nations trading with Germany. Neighboring counteics, under the instigation of Russia, are planning reprisals which would amount to a boycott. The whole German peo i ssions of hatred of England, which constitute the most dangerous international feud that Europe has known since the eve of the Franco-G of Germany seemed about to become as complete as the isolation of Great Britain. In the case of Germany the isolation would amount to a far greater peril.” —London cablegram to New York Sun. comicbooks.com