The Wasp — 1893 — page 428: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a 19th-century American political cartoon depicting anxieties about Chinese immigration. The image shows a large dragon labeled "ENARY ACT" (likely the Chinese Exclusion Act) being restrained by a rope to a post, while small figures in Western dress stand nearby. Large Asian-style vessels or containers are visible in the foreground. The caption asks "under am I going to git him over thar to China?" suggesting debate over enforcing Chinese deportation or exclusion policies. The dragon represents the perceived "Chinese threat," while the officials appear uncertain about implementing exclusionary measures. This reflects anti-Chinese sentiment prevalent in late 19th-century America, when immigration restriction was politically contentious. The cartoon satirizes either the government's difficulty enforcing such policies or anxieties about their effectiveness.