Judge — July 21, 1900 — page 2: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Judge Magazine Satire Analysis This page contains political commentary and humorous editorial content from Judge magazine. The main articles address: **"War Against the World"** - Satirizes Japan's declaration of war, questioning the absurdity of tiny Japan declaring war on the entire world rather than specifically on China. **"Peace in the Philippines"** - Comments on Filipino leaders accepting peace terms, noting Aguinaldo's absence from negotiations. **"An Unavoidable Responsibility"** - Critiques Democratic opposition to U.S. involvement in China, arguing that protecting American citizens there is an inescapable duty. **"Rest, Recreate and Live"** - Advocates for government officials' vacation time and proper rest, arguing that overworked officials become vulnerable to corruption and poor judgment. The bottom cartoon, "Rank Infidelity," depicts a divorce lawyer scenario using nautical metaphor as wordplay about spousal faithlessness.