The Wasp — 1891 — page 519: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a text-heavy editorial page rather than a cartoon page. The masthead shows *The Wasp* published Saturdays at 27 Main Street by The Wasp Publishing Company. The main content consists of several opinion pieces criticizing U.S. diplomatic and political matters: - **Deputy Marshal Farish** is satirized for transporting Chinese laborers to "the Flowery Kingdom," suggesting corruption or exploitation - **The Behring Sea dispute** with Britain is criticized as requiring decisive government action - Commentary on **San Francisco's financial crisis** and racial issues affecting the African American community - Discussion of the **Prince of Wales** potentially marrying a German princess The tone is reform-minded, attacking government incompetence and advocating stronger American positions in international negotiations.