The Wasp — 1877 — page 185: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains two political cartoons satirizing late 19th-century events: **Top cartoon** ("The March of the Mongolian"): Depicts figures with exaggerated Asian features being driven out of San Francisco's Halleck and Leidesdorff Streets by authorities and citizens. This references anti-Chinese sentiment and likely reflects tensions over Chinese immigration and labor competition during this period. **Bottom cartoon** ("The Battle of Yuma"): Shows a steam locomotive labeled "The Battle of Yuma" with armed figures. "Colorado" appears referenced in the caption. This likely satirizes a labor conflict or territorial dispute, though specific details remain unclear without additional historical context. Both cartoons employ caricature and grotesque imagery typical of period political satire, reflecting contemporary prejudices and anxieties.