Judge — April 2, 1904 — page 9: what you’re looking at

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This is a political cartoon titled "Russia Would Like to Have It," published by Judge magazine (Sackert & Wilhelms Litho, New York). The map shows Far East Asia with territorial boundaries marked as "Chinese Empire," "Siberian Empire," and "Japanese Empire." A caricatured Russian figure with exaggerated features appears to be eyeing or reaching toward the region, particularly toward territories including Vladivostok and other Pacific areas. The satire comments on Russian imperial ambitions in the early 20th century, suggesting Russia's desire to expand into East Asia at the expense of China and Japan. This likely references the Russo-Japanese War period (1904-1905) or tensions preceding it, when Russia sought Pacific territorial expansion. The cartoon mocks Russian territorial appetite while portraying the region's other powers.