Judge — December 14, 1901 — page 8: what you’re looking at

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This Judge magazine page presents two linked satirical cartoons about naval preparedness under President McKinley (whose quote appears at top: "We must have more ships"). The main image depicts Uncle Sam literally hanging up clothes on a line—apparently the American flag and naval vessels—suggesting he's putting away or neglecting military readiness. The "broken link" reference criticizes the disconnect between McKinley's stated need for naval expansion and actual government action. The bottom caption, "Uncle Sam Hangs Up," reinforces the joke: the nation is figuratively "hanging up" or abandoning its maritime ambitions despite the president's rhetoric. The cartoon mocks the gap between political promises and practical implementation regarding American naval power during the McKinley administration's early period.