Judge — August 29, 1885 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "The Weary Road to the P[eace]" depicting the journey toward peace negotiations. The foreground shows various obstacles—rocks labeled with terms like "Civil Service Reform"—blocking the path. A snail carrying a spiral shell labeled "Lobbying" moves slowly forward, while figures in the background (likely political leaders) observe from a distant cityscape. The cartoon satirizes the slow, arduous progress toward peace, hampered by bureaucratic obstacles and special interests. The snail metaphor emphasizes tedious delay. The quoted text references Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" ("Will you walk a little faster?"), suggesting the slow pace is frustratingly absurd. The elephant reference remains unclear without additional context, but likely refers to either a political party or powerful influence impeding progress.