Le Radical Explained

Le Radical
Founder:F. L. Morel
Foundation:1898
Language:French language
Headquarters:Port Louis
Circulation:2,000 (early 1900s)

Le Radical ('The Radical') was a French language conservative daily newspaper published from Port Louis, Mauritius.[1] The newspaper was founded in 1898 by F. L. Morel, who served as its editor-in-chief during its initial period.[1] [2] Le Radical was mainly dedicated to politics. It contained some articles in English. In 1909 a second daily edition was launched. During this period it had a circulation of around 2,000, out of which a large share were sold at the Port Louis central train station.[2]

In 1937, its editor-in-chief was P-H. Galéa.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Nomenclature des journaux & revues en langue française du monde entier. Paris, Les bureaux de l'Argus, 1937. p. 545
  2. Macmillan, Allister. Mauritius Illustrated: Historical and Descriptive, Commercial and Industrial Facts, Figures, & Resources. New Delhi: Asian Educational Services, 2000. p. 428