Judge — March 8, 1902 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon, signed by Victor Gillam, appears to be a satirical take on "Little Red Riding Hood" with imperial/colonial themes. The central figure is a leonine character wearing military regalia and a crown, likely representing a European imperial power (possibly Germany or Russia, given the styling). The "Red Riding Hood" figure appears to be China, depicted in the context of imperial powers competing to exploit or "devour" her resources. The various heraldic emblems above suggest different nations' claims or interests. The OCR text references entities wanting to "eat her themselves," suggesting the cartoon satirizes the predatory "carving up" of China among competing imperial powers—a reference to late 19th/early 20th-century colonial competition in Asia. The wolf figure represents imperial appetite and aggression.