Judge — October 19, 1895 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon satirizes perceived hypocrisy regarding Cuba. A seated female figure (representing a nation, likely the United States) works at documents while three military or political officials stand nearby. A bust on a pedestal appears in the background. The caption reads: "Asleep with that cry for aid at your door! Similarly in your hour of tribulation?" The satire suggests that while Cuba appeals for assistance, the addressed party ignores this plea—yet expects reciprocal aid during their own crises. This likely references late 19th-century U.S.-Cuba relations, critiquing American indifference to Cuban suffering (possibly during the Spanish-American conflict era) while maintaining expectations of Cuban support or cooperation.