Judge, 1886-06-05 · page 1 of 16
Judge — June 5, 1886 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This June 5, 1886 *Judge* cartoon satirizes Republican political strategy regarding Canada. The bearded gentleman (likely a Republican leader or policy figure) holds a document labeled "STALWART POLICY" while addressing "Little Canada," represented as a small, somewhat foolish figure. The caption reads: "Young man! You'd have been better off if you'd had to deal with me" / "Yes! But I know the government I'm bulldozing." The satire criticizes Republican "stalwart" (hardline conservative) approaches as ineffectual bluster. The background shows observers discussing trade or diplomatic matters. The ship and figures suggest commercial/colonial policy debates of the era. The cartoon mocks Republican posturing as mere intimidation ("bulldozing") without substantive policy.
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sei VOL.10 NO, 242. JUNE 5 1886. PRICE 10 CENTS. eee Fi LIN Se "4 T THE Pos? renee AT THE POST orrice < RANKLIN SQUARE “~ 18 JUDGE PUBLISHING Co. “ "ORK AS SECOND CLASS MATTER, corr eee OF NEW YORK. WANTED--A STALWART POLICY. Buame— YOUNG MAN! YOU'D HAVE SUNG ANOTHER TUNE IF YOU HAD HAD TO DEAL WITH ME.” Lrrrtz Oaxapa—‘ YES! BUT I KNOW THE GOVERNMENT I’M BULLDOZING.” comicbooks.com