Judge — December 30, 1893 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This **Judge** cartoon depicts a boat in distress with multiple figures aboard struggling to navigate. The vessel appears labeled with text referencing "Wilson's" (likely President Woodrow Wilson) and carries what appear to be caricatured political figures or government representatives. The caption "WILL THEY GET TH[ERE]" (incomplete) combined with "They have a poor pull, a rotten boat" suggests satirical commentary on a failing political endeavor or administration—the boat serving as metaphor for a ship of state in trouble. The figures' exaggerated features and desperate postures suggest incompetence or corruption among those steering policy. Without the complete text, the specific political situation remains unclear, but this appears to criticize either Wilson-era policies or particular government officials' ability to successfully manage national affairs.