The Wasp — 1889 — page 111: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily an editorial/text page rather than a cartoon page. The main content discusses California politics, particularly criticizing a Board of Supervisors for corrupt practices and mismanagement of public funds. The text references specific local figures including Boss Buckley and President Harrison, attacking their handling of the Spring Valley Water Company scandal and other administrative failures. A brief mention critiques Secretary Bayard's decision regarding a Berlin conference on the Samoan question, suggesting poor diplomatic judgment. The page is largely devoted to satirical political commentary on San Francisco governance corruption rather than visual cartoons, reflecting *The Wasp*'s role as a satirical publication focused on exposing local political malfeasance.