Judge — March 10, 1900 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon by Victor Gilam satirizes international conflict, likely from the early 20th century. The image shows anthropomorphized animals—including a donkey (labeled "Greece"), what appears to be a bear (likely Russia), and other creatures—in confrontational poses. A military figure in the center observes them. The helmets and military equipment suggest war or military tension. The "chorus of birds and animals" metaphor suggests world powers behaving irrationally or like beasts, unable to cooperate peacefully. The caption "We were always the" (text cuts off) implies commentary on humanity's perpetual warfare. The cartoon uses animal caricatures—common in Judge magazine's political satire—to mock nations for their aggressive posturing and inability to maintain civilization.