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This political cartoon satirizes Uncle Sam's anticipated acquisition of the Philippines. The image shows Uncle Sam in a small boat being "hooked" by a large fish labeled "INTER OCEAN" (likely referencing the *Chicago Inter Ocean* newspaper or expansionist media). The caption states "And Uncle Sam will land him," suggesting the U.S. will inevitably gain control of the Philippines—depicted as the struggling fish on the line. A note attributes the cartoon's concept to U.S. Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana, a prominent imperialist advocate. The satire critiques American expansionism and media influence in promoting imperial ambitions in the Pacific, presenting the Philippines acquisition as an inescapable trap or entanglement rather than a triumph.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
VOL.40 NO.1026 JUNE.15 1901 PRICE 10 CENTS Si, Ewremeo ar rae Post Orruce at Mew Youn as Seconp Case MATTER CorraienT 1901 ey Jueee Commu, Title Beovereees as 4 Traps MARK COPYRIGHT 1901 BY JUDGE COMPANY OF NEW YORK. HOOKED! And Uncle Sam will land him. (Norg.—This cartoon was suggested in a personal interview by U. S. Senator Albert J. Beveridge, of Indiana.)