Judge, 1893-12-30 · page 1 of 17
Judge — December 30, 1893 — page 1: what you’re looking at
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This political cartoon satirizes President Grover Cleveland's handling of winter conditions and governance challenges. The central figure, a demon-like creature labeled "Public Condemnation," wields a banner with "strange device" while struggling through harsh snow and ice. The imagery suggests Cleveland is beleaguered by multiple crises simultaneously—depicted as swirling difficulties in the surrounding vignettes. The verse references "dark towers" and "tempest overhead," implying Cleveland faces both literal (winter) and metaphorical (political) storms. The "Liluokalani" reference in the caption likely alludes to the Hawaiian queen's deposition (1893), a controversial event during Cleveland's administration. The cartoon criticizes his apparent helplessness against combined natural and political disasters, portraying his presidency as hapless and ineffectual.
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* VOL. 25 NO.637 DECEMBER 30 1893 PRICE 10 CENTS Unrenee Av tHe Post Orrice ar New Yoow 4s Secone CLass MarreR. Copvaien? 1899, ey Tee June PumLismine Co. Tce Reomrenee as 4 Taaoe Manx CONDEMY res There, in the twilight cold and gray, Lifeless but beautiful he lay; ‘Suil grasping in his hand of ice ‘That banner with the strange device— Liuivowatant! GROVER’S FOLLY. Try not the pass, the old man said; Dark lowers the tempest overhead. But still he bore, ‘mid snow and ice, A banner with the strange device— LILIUOKALANI !— Longfellow (up to date). -comicbooks.com