Too many Shylocks

Too many Shylocks. Illustration shows the emperors of Russia, Japan, and Germany, and the king of Great Britain, each holding a balance scale and all but Japan holding a paper that states their country's claim for indemnity and confronting a kneeling, shocked Chinese man labeled China. In the background, on the right, Puck is handing a cap and gown to Uncle Sam, suggesting that he play the role of Portia and outwit the Shylocks.. Date 1901 March 27

Claim Confronting Emperors Handing Indemnity Labeled Outwit Portia Puck Shocked Suggesting

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