Ready for business
Subject(s): China, France, Imperialism, International relations, John Bull (Symbolic character), Russia, Sin, Trials, Uncle Sam (Symbolic character), William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941
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Print shows a scene in a courtroom with a Chinese man labeled “Chinese Question” sitting in a chair in front of three men identified as “France,” “Germany” (William II), and “Russia.” “Judge” John Bull is standing at the judge’s bench and is introducing Uncle Sam labeled “Protector of the Philippines” as an “Associate Judge.”
Caption: Judge John Bull–Gentlemen, let me present the new Associate Judge. The trial of this Chinese case will now proceed.
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1899-03-08
Creator(s)
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909
Period
Governor of New York (October 1898-1900)
Repository
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Page Count
1
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Ready for business. [March 8, 1899]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288238. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909. Ready for business. [8 Mar. 1899]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288238.
APA:
Pughe, J. S. (John S.), 1870-1909., [1899, March 8]. Ready for business.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o288238.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
APA:
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.
