Judge — April 27, 1895 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon satirizes **Grover Cleveland** (referenced as "Grover" in the title), likely commenting on rumors about a yacht tour he supposedly planned. The image shows a formal diplomatic scene at what appears to be an "England's Commercial Savior" reception. The cartoon's "prophetic picture" mocks Cleveland's potential absence from America—the elaborate British ceremonial setting suggests the magazine is joking that he'll abandon his presidential duties for leisure travel. The sign reading "English Labor Thanks You for Turning the American Workingman" indicates satire about economic policy, possibly referencing Cleveland's tariff positions or labor relations. The 1897 date mentioned suggests this appeared before that year, predicting Cleveland's hypothetical departure. The elaborate, mocking tone typical of Judge's political commentary suggests this was critical commentary on Cleveland's leadership or personal choices.