Mr. Blake was induced to accept a seat in the Mackenzie Ministry without portfolio. His presence added a great element of strength to the Government, but the gratification of his colleagues at his accession was somewhat modified by the fear that he might at any moment begin to play upon the “disturbing” instruments.
Grip, May 29th, 1875.
MR. DAVENPORT BLAKE IS PUT INTO THE CABINET.
PERFECT FREEDOM! O, FOR LIBERTY!
Mr. Mackenzie was at this time on a visit to his native country, where he was honored with the freedom of Perth and Dundee, and otherwise handsomely recognized. It had long been a common saying in Canada that Mr. George Brown, through the Globe, exercised a supreme influence over the Reform Government.