The Wasp — 1880 — page 297: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based editorial content**, not a political cartoon. The masthead features *The Wasp's* decorative logo. The main articles discuss: 1. **"Peace"** — commentary on European power politics, analyzing whether peace can be maintained amid imperial rivalries and military buildup, particularly regarding Great Britain, France, Germany, and colonial tensions. 2. **"Insanity and Crime"** — a philosophical piece debating whether capital punishment deters crime and questioning society's moral authority to execute criminals. The page also advertises *The Wasp's* upcoming **Christmas supplement** featuring Pacific Coast scenes in color. This appears to be a serious editorial issue rather than satirical cartoon content.