Judge — November 5, 1892 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes President Grover Cleveland's policies, likely regarding tariffs or trade. Uncle Sam (representing American interests) discovers "the lamb" is gone—a metaphor for a sacrificial or vulnerable economic entity. Cleveland, identified as "Grover," responds with hostility, suggesting the President deliberately harmed American economic interests through his policies. The title "Down with the Lamb" and the confrontational tone indicate this critiques Cleveland for prioritizing certain political goals over protecting American commerce or workers. Judge magazine, being Republican-leaning, frequently attacked Democratic policies. The lion in the foreground appears symbolic of danger or predatory forces, possibly representing foreign competition that Cleveland's policies allegedly enabled.