Judge — September 14, 1895 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts a mounted military figure in elaborate uniform gazing toward mountains and water, titled "The Sphinx." The caption references "the Ohio Napoleon and his followers," likely alluding to an Ohio political leader (possibly William McKinley, given "Kinley" in the text). The Sphinx metaphor suggests someone mysteriously silent on important matters. The caption asks whether this silent figure will "break his silence"—implying political pressure for the Ohio leader to publicly state their position on whatever issue "Kinley represents." The mysterious, watchful pose suggests deliberate withholding of opinion while awaiting judgment or creating suspense. Without the specific date, the exact political issue remains unclear, but this targets a prominent Ohio politician's strategic silence on a pressing contemporary question.