The Wasp — 1880 — page 39: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a large elephant—the Republican Party symbol—being ridden by two small figures. The caption "Better Remove the Colonels" suggests criticism of military or authority figures within Republican leadership. The elephant appears distressed or burdened, with the riders wielding implements (possibly whips or similar objects), implying these leaders are mismanaging or harming the party. The urban cityscape in the background suggests this concerns American politics and governance. Without clearer identification of the specific figures or historical context, the precise "colonels" referenced remain unclear, but the satire critiques how certain Republican leaders were perceived as controlling or damaging the party's direction during this period of *The Wasp* publication.