Judge — May 18, 1895 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon about American foreign policy, likely from the early 20th century. The central figure is a rotund politician in formal dress, seemingly struggling or floundering. Behind him, a small figure waves an American flag energetically. To the right stands Uncle Sam in his characteristic form. The text references "Yankee Doodle" and someone who "hauls down flag on every occasion," suggesting the cartoon criticizes inconsistent or wavering American diplomatic positions. The struggling central figure likely represents a specific politician or policy approach that Judge magazine deemed hypocritical or ineffectual regarding foreign affairs. The satire appears to mock political opportunism or flip-flopping in foreign policy decisions, using the flag-waving as ironic contrast to the actual conduct being criticized.