The Wasp — 1892 — page 274: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon depicts two men at a dock with Chilean ships in the background (identifiable by "CHOLERA" flags). The caption reads "HOME TOURIST—Where he finds no difficulty in getting in," suggesting commentary on immigration or entry policies. The man in the captain's hat appears to be an official or gatekeeper, while the other man (depicted with caricatured features suggesting he may represent a Chinese immigrant, given The Wasp's known anti-Chinese editorial stance) carries luggage, appearing to seek entry. The satire likely critiques either: immigration enforcement laxity, or conversely, discrimination against certain groups trying to enter America. The "cholera" reference may invoke contemporary disease-related xenophobic arguments used against Asian immigrants in the 1870s-1880s. Without the exact date, the specific historical event remains unclear.