The Wasp — 1896 — page 894: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a tall, thin figure in a tricorn hat (resembling Napoleon Bonaparte) standing atop a map of the United States. The figure represents "the Napoleon of Republicanism" according to the caption, likely referencing a prominent Republican political leader of the era. The cartoon shows this figure wielding what appears to be a broom or sweep, with small figures tumbling from the map below—described as "pigmy boats of Bryanism," referring to William Jennings Bryan and his political faction. The satire mocks Republican dominance, suggesting they're "sweeping away" or decisively defeating Bryan's Democratic/Populist movement. The Napoleon comparison suggests the Republican leader's perceived political supremacy and commanding power during this period.