The image depicts the Philippines as an "elephant" being fed by the U.S. "When a person has acquired something that is of no use to him and is a constant source of care and expense we say that he has 'an elephant on his hands.' The artist thinks that the Philippine Islands is Uncle Sam's 'elephant.' " 

Depicts "Uncle Sam" relaxing in a chair as the "Goddess of Liberty" holds an American flag, and Filipino females gazing at the "Goddess." 

Depicts caricature of several countries: "Austria has a sinister expression; Germany doesn't know what to make of it; England is pleased; France is surprised; Russia is displeased; and Italy is amazed." 

Depicts "Uncle Sam" standing, with arms encircling the globe. 

Depicts President William McKinley and a "Filipino boy" standing at the top of a cliff, near a sign saying "To Spain." 

Depicts "Uncle Sam" saying, "Well, sonny what is it?" and "Phil Ippines" asking, "Where do I come in on this?"as other "children" (Cuba, Puerto Rico) stand by. 

Depicts an eagle standing in U.S., its wing span covering Puerto Rico and the Philippines. 

Depicts General Wesley Merritt and U.S. Commodore George Dewey smoking and sitting on top of Emilio Aguinaldo, who is wearing a crown, on Luzon. 

Depicts Europe stunned by the emergence of a new superpower after Commodore George Dewey's victory at the Battle of Manila Bay. 

"President McKinley for many years has been represented as Napoleon, both on account of his remarkable resemblance to the 'little corporal' and because his successful methods in politics compared with those of Napoleon in war. He is shown in the above picture in the character of Napoleon leading the armies of the United States to victory." 

The "poker chips" on the table include Philippines, Cuba, Ladrona, Carolinas; onlookers include Russia, Italy, Japan, and Germany. 

The cartoon's caption: "Chorus - 'I wonder what card Uncle Sam has in his hand.' " 

Depicts "Uncle Sam" with Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Cuba on top of him, Philippines in his right hand, and Ladrone in his left hand; he is standing on Army and Navy. "The sudden strength displayed by Uncle Sam was a great surprise to Europe. Even his friend and kinsman, John Bull [England], did not think him capable of such an athletic performance as he is giving in the above picture, standing on the firm support of the army and navy." 

Depicts two "Americanized" children (Puerto Rico and Hawaii) representing the newly acquired colonies of the U.S. admiring their "step-father", with one child saying: "Porto Rico — 'I reckon he must be our stepfather — eh, Hawaii?' " The third child "Phil Ippines" [represented in real person by Trinidad-H. Pardo de Tavera --PAWCI] is absent, busy writing his speech below that reads: 

--Trinidad-Hermenegildo Pardo de Tavera, first President, Partido Federal, first Philippine political party during the American occupation, in his innaugural speech, February 22, 1901.

Depicts President William McKinley turning down a Filipino begging to be taken as one of the new "children" of the U.S., together with Cuba, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, for the main reason that they don't want "another negro problem." The Filipino in the cartoon represents the PartidoFederal,  led by T-H Pardo de Tavera whose assimilation platform was for a Philippine U.S. statehood.

Depicts "Uncle Sam" fighting, with Protocol of Peace Treaty on ground behind him. "Admiral Dewey in cooperation with the troops of General Merritt compelled the surrender of the city of Manila the day after the peace protocol was signed. Uncle Sam could not notify the fighting admiral in time to prevent him from attacking the Spanish troops." 

"The Spaniards invariably referred to the Americans as 'Yankee pigs.' In the above cartoon the nations of Europe are viewing the educated pig who has just finished writing terms of peace — a remarkable feat for a pig. It will be noticed that the British lion stands apart from the other European animals." 

Depicts children "over ten" about to be executed by the American soldiers in retaliation to the Balangiga incident through the orders of General Jacob "Howling Jake" Smith --to make "the interior of Samar. . .a howling wilderness." 

The cartoon's caption says: "Criminals because they were born ten years before we took the Philippines."