Back from Bololand
Back from Bololand. Illustration shows a large William H. Taft wearing a stars and stripes turban, with a large knife labeled The Big Bolo stuck in his belt, a notice attached stating For Stand Patters; he is speaking to a group of diminutive figures labeled variously Congressman with a Manila Souvenir Spoon, Philippine Industries, Free Trade Promises, and Senate Bill. In the background, on the left is the boarding ramp to a ship, on the right, are two entrances to a railroad station platform labeled To Washington Direct, one entrance is labeled Philippine Free Trade and the other is labeled Stand Pat. Taft is telling them to be sure to choose the correct train, i.e. to enter through the Stand Pat gate. Date 1905 September 27. Back from Bololand. Illustration shows a large William H. Taft wearing a stars and stripes turban, with a large knife labeled The Big Bolo stuck in his belt, a notice attached stating For Stand Patters; he is speaking to a group of diminutive figures labeled variously Congressman with a Manila Souvenir Spoon, Philippine Industries, Free Trade Promises, and Senate Bill. In the background, on the left is the boarding ramp to a ship, on the right, are two entrances to a railroad station platform labeled To Washington Direct, one entrance is labeled Philippine Free Trade and the other is labeled Stand Pat. Taft is telling them to be sure to choose the correct train, i.e. to enter through the Stand Pat gate. Date 1905 September 27
