Judge — December 17, 1892 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts Uncle Sam (representing the United States) confronting an Asian figure on a beach labeled "Pacific Ocean." The figure carries luggage marked "Opium" and "Coolie Labor"—references to Chinese immigration and the perceived problems associated with it. A basket overflows with what appears to be money or valuables. The cartoon satirizes anti-Chinese sentiment prevalent in late 19th/early 20th-century America. The caption's incomplete quote from Uncle Sam ("There shall be no discrimination") appears ironic, suggesting the cartoon criticizes either actual discriminatory policies or their ineffectiveness. The figure is caricatured in the offensive style typical of that era's racist imagery. The cartoon likely reflects anxiety about Pacific trade, immigration, and labor competition during a period of significant anti-Chinese political sentiment in America.