The Wasp — 1879 — page 58: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three political opinion pieces rather than cartoons. The articles critique: 1. **"Who Will Make the Chinese Go?"** - Discusses whether a "soil dissent Lieutenant-General of Sand fame" (unclear who specifically) can enforce anti-Chinese immigration policy. The piece questions whether political figures will actually follow through on campaign promises against Chinese immigration. 2. **"A Journalistic Idiosyncrasy"** - Mocks newspapers for sensational stories like "Dying within sight of home," suggesting media exaggerates human interest narratives. 3. **"Retributive Justice"** and **"Too Much Light Not Wanted"** - Critique congressional corruption scandals involving the "Ring" (likely Tammany Hall), discussing electoral fraud and bribery. The magazine targets political hypocrisy and press sensationalism of the Gilded Age period.