A complete issue · 16 pages · 1891
Judge — January 24, 1891
# Political Cartoon Analysis: "Blaine, the British Lion, and the Behring Sea" This 1891 *Judge* cartoon depicts a diplomatic dispute over the Bering Sea. The figure on the left, identified as Blaine (James G. Blaine, U.S. Secretary of State), confronts a British Lion playing a stringed instrument. The caption reads: "You may Roar, but you must Dance." The cartoon satirizes American pressure on Britain regarding seal hunting rights in the Bering Sea—a contested territorial issue. Blaine is portrayed as forcing British compliance through aggressive diplomacy ("must Dance"), while the Lion, though powerful ("may Roar"), is depicted as subordinate to American demands. The British flag visible above emphasizes the international nature of the conflict. The satire celebrates American assertiveness in foreign policy.
# "Humiliated" - Judge Magazine Political Cartoon This cartoon depicts a scene titled "Humiliated" showing what appears to be a working-class family (a woman and children) at their home's doorway, with a man in formal dress (likely representing a politician or authority figure) departing. The accompanying text discusses Jackson Horne being "Wundah what's de matter wid boss Jones" and references issues of confidence and birthday presents, suggesting themes of economic hardship or employer-worker relations during this period. The broader article addresses Democratic political policy regarding silver coinage, tariffs, and international labor competition—issues central to late 19th-century American politics. The satire critiques Democratic economic policies as harming American workers through cheap foreign labor competition and currency instability, positioning Republican protectionist policies as the alternative.
