The Wasp — 1893 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from the satirical magazine *The Wasp* features a portrait of **Lieutenant-Governor Reddick** alongside political commentary about California governance. The text discusses Governor Markham's absence from the state, which creates an unusual political situation where Reddick must assume certain powers. The satire critiques Reddick's potential appointment of a State Senator, suggesting he may overreach his authority or make politically opportunistic choices during the Governor's absence. The commentary also references **William M. Gwin** and various California political figures and their ambitions, indicating this addresses late 19th-century California state politics and questions about executive power and succession during a governor's temporary absence.