The Wasp — 1890 — page 436: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page primarily contains political commentary rather than cartoons. The text discusses California politics, specifically: **Main Topics:** - William H. Mills as a potential presidential candidate for the University of California - Democratic convention politics and candidates - References to orators including Arthur Rodgers and others competing for positions **The Illustration:** The right-side drawing (captioned "Like a crocodile she cries, like a crocodile she reads and like a crocodile she digests") appears to be a allegorical female figure, likely representing a political institution or entity consuming/digesting something. The crocodile metaphor suggests hypocrisy or false concern. **Context:** The Wasp was a San Francisco-based satirical magazine known for sharp political criticism. This page's tone is mocking toward Democratic party politics and specific individuals' ambitions for leadership roles, though specific historical events referenced are unclear without additional research.