“WHITHER ARE WE DRIFTING.”
General indignation was expressed throughout the country, when, in accordance with the advice of the implicated Premier, Parliament was prorogued, and the investigation of the scandal thus delayed. The words imputed to Sir John in the cartoon had been used by him on the floor of the House, and became a popular by-word while the discussion on the subject lasted.
Grip, August 16th, 1873.
WHITHER ARE WE DRIFTING?
“THE BEAUTIES OF A ROYAL COMMISSION.”