Life — November 5, 1903 — page 13: what you’re looking at

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-LIFE: 429 won't do to let Russia gain too much influence in that part of the world.” “The water cure has fallen into disfavor and the Filipinos’ hopes of independence squelched,” observed Uncle Sam “Now we must teach the Turk that he cannot be allowed to laughter men, women and children.” “Germany's forces have not had much practice since the massacres of Chinese about Pekin,” exclaimed the man Emperor. ‘‘ But the mailed fist is now ready to deliver a blow for the cause of Christianity. The heathen Turk must be taught a lesson.” “My troops have taught the natives deserved lessons in Madagascar, Algiers and China,” echoed France. ‘“ Now, in the name of Humanity, we will join in demanding of the Sultan that he end these atrocities,” The heathen Turk, while frightened, was also plainly some- what puzzled. “Perhaps my soldiers have been a little too strenuous,” he observed, in answer to the horrified protests of the virtuous hristian Powers. ‘But it seems to me that they are only doing, on a little larger scale, what your own troops have done.” The Christian Powers stood even more aghast than at first. *Blasphemous wretch!” they exclaimed in horrified chorus. “Your career has been one of conquest and massacre, ourr one of Benevolent Assimilation.” Edwin J. Webster. The Call of the Wild. yest CLUBWOMAN: The Joneses have a baby. Seconp CLuBwomaNn: Mrs. Jones used to be a member. “Oh, yes. It seems to be a case of atavism.’’ Gyaso : This souvenir habit is getting to be some- thing fierce. Ropp: I should say so. I know of a man who visited a friend and took his friend's wife as a souvenir, NOW. JONN, DON'T LOSE THAT PARACHUTE: IT's ONLY DECENT ONE t UavE.” A Rose by Any Other Name. ot Od great Christian Powers stood aghast at the - atrocities of the heathen Turk. Their blood boiled with righteous indignation, The time had come for concerted action. “T have disposed of the Finns, and have cleared out the Jews at K 7 and other places,” said Russia, her beaming with benevolence, “so now my hands are free to avenge the erucities perpe- trated by the Infidel. Chris y calls on us foraction. On to Constantinople! Avenge our slaughtered brethren! Seize the Dar- danclles Now that the Boers have been killed or driven from their homes,” cried Jobn Bull, his sturdy figure vibrant with indignation HARMONY. and horror, ‘‘the voice of Humanity calls on us * ucer'c enanr” To “ms MaruRaL”” IN to prevent further massacres. And, anyhow, it comicbooks.com