The Wasp — 1891 — page 359: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three editorial articles rather than cartoons. The masthead cartoon shows a wasp attacking a figure, representing the magazine's satirical mission. The articles address California mining rights, a proposed public building site in San Francisco, and labor organizing by F. S. Chadbourne. The mining piece discusses hydraulic mining closures and federal court decisions about land ownership. The public building article criticizes the selection of a proposed site, suggesting political influence corrupted the choice. The final section attacks Chadbourne for organizing workers to boycott employers, arguing that while labor has legitimate grievances, coercing unwilling workers crosses ethical lines. The tone is conservative, opposing both government overreach and aggressive labor tactics.