The Wasp — 1914 — page 348: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* appears to be a literary excerpt rather than a political cartoon. It depicts a naval scene where an admiral promotes a volunteer gunner named James Fitzwalter to command the starboard guns, with the admiral's characteristic gruffness suggesting vengeance or retribution through advancement. The satire seems to concern military hierarchy and the irony of promotion as punishment—James anxiously reflects that his newfound rank might lead to his execution if authorities discover irregularities in his appointment. The humor targets naval bureaucracy and the precarious position of those who rise outside proper channels during wartime. Without additional context about *The Wasp's* publication date or specific naval references, the exact historical event or figure being mocked remains unclear.