The Wasp — 1895 — page 239: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* contains political commentary rather than a traditional cartoon. The header illustration shows animals in what appears to be a legislative setting, labeled "POLITICS." The articles satirize various California political figures and situations, including: - **Secretary of State Gresham**: criticized for not disavowing a Spanish minister's apology - **Julius Kahn**: mocked for lobbying corporate interests while serving in the legislature - **Lieutenant-Governor Millard**: ridiculed for illness preventing Senate participation - **Tom Flint**: noted as a Republican nominee for Congress - **Senator Gesford and John Daggett**: discussed regarding patronage, favoritism, and political ambition in San Francisco The satire targets nepotism, corruption, and self-serving politicians who prioritize personal gain over public service—common themes in *The Wasp's* muckraking journalism.