The Wasp — 1896 — page 557: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a satirical illustration of a figure standing atop a barrel labeled "STEAM BEER POLITICS." The cartoon mocks prominent San Francisco Democrats who participated in the city's recent political convention, presumably the "scandulous Chicago convention" mentioned in the text. The accompanying articles discuss specific Democratic figures and their perceived hypocrisies—including O.M. Welburn (Collector of Internal Revenue), James H. O'Brien, and others who are criticized for their political positions and public statements. The satire appears to target the gap between their stated principles and actual conduct during the campaign. The page is primarily political commentary with advertisements interspersed. Without clearer identification of all figures referenced, specific individuals beyond those named remain difficult to confirm.