Judge — March 30, 1889 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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This political cartoon satirizes President Harrison's inaugural address advocating immigration restriction. The central figure labeled "Victor" (likely representing Harrison or his policies) stands surrounded by caricatured immigrants and wealthy American figures in formal dress. Ships appear in the background, referencing arrival by sea. The satire critiques the contradictory nature of restriction rhetoric: while Harrison claimed immigrants burden "public revenues" and threaten "social order," the cartoon suggests that wealthy Americans and established elites (depicted in top hats) benefit from immigrant labor while scapegoating newcomers. The title sarcastically frames Harrison as a "victor" for his restrictionist stance, questioning whether such policies actually serve the public interest or merely reflect class prejudice against working-class newcomers.