The Wasp — 1891 — page 193: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a clergyman (identified by his collar and formal dress) holding what appears to be a large ballot or document labeled "DEMOCRATIC TICKET" or similar political material. The figure on the right holds papers marked "FREE TRADE," suggesting this concerns trade policy debates. The satire appears to critique clergy involvement in partisan politics—specifically suggesting that religious figures were being manipulated by or inappropriately supporting Democratic political positions and free-trade policies. The clergyman's exaggerated posture and the caricatured style emphasize the cartoonist's disapproval of this perceived breach between ecclesiastical and political spheres. The specific "case" referenced likely involved a contemporary scandal or controversy about clerical political activism, though the exact incident remains unclear without additional context.