The Wasp — 1894 — page 140: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a sinking ship labeled "PROHIBITIONIST" carrying a crowd of people, with various figures depicted as drowning or struggling in the water. A flag reading "JAW AND DISORDER OUR MOTTO" flies above, while another banner references "PROHIBITION." The cartoon satirizes the Prohibition movement and its supporters. The sinking ship metaphor suggests the policy is failing or doomed. The drowning figures likely represent various political factions or social groups harmed by Prohibition policies. The caption mentions "the other political parties and it looks as if the cargo will [unclear]—Extract from Daily Paper," indicating this comments on how Prohibition affects broader political coalitions. The overall message appears critical of Prohibition as a failed or destructive policy drowning its supporters.