This cartoon was intended to satirize the appointment by Sir John A. Macdonald of a Royal Commission, composed of his own friends, to inquire into and report upon the charges brought by the Hon. Mr. Huntington. The sentiment of the press and public with regard to this proceeding justified the implication of the caricature, that the accused Premier was virtually “trying himself.”
Grip, August 23rd, 1873.
THE BEAUTIES OF A ROYAL COMMISSION.
“WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?”
“WAITING FOR HUNTINGTON.”
Hon. Mr. Huntington refused to acknowledge the Royal Commission appointed by the accused Minister, and declined to submit his case before it. The motive imputed to him by the Conservative press for this refusal was fear, and in the eyes of his friends Sir John sustained the attitude represented in the cartoon.
Grip, August 30th, 1873.