Judge — February 18, 1893 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting a scene set in Hawaii. The caption reads "HAWAII—'PLEASE, MAM,'" suggesting dialogue or a plea being made. The image shows what appears to be a Native Hawaiian figure (depicted in period-stereotypical style) gesturing toward or addressing a well-dressed white woman, with colonial-era architecture and other figures visible in the background. Given the magazine's focus on American political satire and the Hawaiian setting, this likely satirizes American imperial expansion or colonial relations with Hawaii in the late 19th or early 20th century. The exact political point remains unclear without the complete caption or article context, but the juxtaposition suggests commentary on power dynamics between colonizers and indigenous peoples.