The Wasp — 1876 — page 26: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of **editorial text rather than illustrated cartoons**. The main articles address: 1. **"Our Navy"** - Criticizing Secretary Robeson's naval administration, arguing the Navy has deteriorated and requesting Congressional investigation. 2. **"Where Are Our Workmen to Come From?"** - Discussing labor shortages and immigration policy, contrasting honest American workers with imported "coolie" labor. 3. **"San Rafael"** and **"San Joaquin District"** - Articles praising California agricultural regions and their development potential. The satirical commentary targets government mismanagement and advocates for American labor protections over cheap imported labor—reflecting 1870s anti-Chinese sentiment and debates over industrial policy. No specific political figures are prominently caricatured on this page.