The Wasp — 1891 — page 574: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* features an article titled "The Rules of Congress" by Alfred A. Taylor (identified as a Tennessee congressman in the biographical note). The piece critiques recent procedural changes made by the Speaker of the House that removed traditional parliamentary obstacles, allowing faster legislative action. Taylor argues these reforms represent progress and patriotism, enabling Congress to address modern emergencies without being bound by outdated precedents. He defends breaking from "old land marks" as necessary for the nation's advancement. The portrait shows a bearded male politician, likely the Speaker referenced, though the image alone doesn't confirm his specific identity. The accompanying hair-restorer advertisement appears unrelated to the political content.