The Wasp — 1890 — page 233: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts passengers aboard what appears to be a ship or vessel, with luggage and cargo marked "ITALY" visible. The figures seem to be Italian immigrants or travelers in a crowded, chaotic scene. The caption "CALIFORNIA DEMANDS THE P[...]" (text cut off) suggests this relates to California's political stance on immigration or deportation. Given The Wasp's satirical nature and the late-19th/early-20th-century timeframe, this likely mocks California's anti-immigrant sentiment, particularly toward Italian arrivals. The cramped, undignified portrayal of passengers and the emphasis on "ITALY" markings suggest commentary on xenophobic attitudes or exclusionary policies toward European immigrants that were politically contentious during this era.