Judge — July 2, 1898 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical cartoon titled "Uncle Sam (to European powers)—'Gentlemen...'" The image depicts Uncle Sam (the personification of the United States, identifiable by his distinctive appearance) addressing European powers, likely represented by the figures on the right wearing formal attire and what appear to be military uniforms or regalia. The cartoon appears to comment on American diplomatic relations with Europe, possibly regarding the Spanish-American War era (suggested by "SPANISH-AMERIC" visible in the header). Uncle Sam is shown in a dominant, commanding pose, seemingly asserting American authority or issuing warnings to European nations. The dramatic lighting and composition emphasize American strength and determination. Without seeing the complete caption, the precise message is unclear, but the satire likely critiques either American imperialism or efforts to assert U.S. influence on the world stage.