Life — March 1, 1894 — page 7: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "The Enemy 'Pro Tem'" This page from *Life* magazine (page 135) shows a political cartoon titled "The Enemy 'Pro Tem'" (temporary enemy). The image depicts a figure at what appears to be a podium or speaking platform, with another figure visible above in a dramatic pose. The phrase "Pro Tem" suggests this satirizes a temporary or shifting political relationship. Without clearer visibility of specific identifying features or the publication date, I cannot definitively name the figures involved. However, the composition suggests commentary on political adversaries or allies whose status changes opportunistically. The theatrical staging and dramatic positioning indicate *Life*'s typical approach to mocking political hypocrisy or the convenient realignment of enemies and allies for political advantage.