The Reform Question had become for both parties a battle ground for the possession of the Treasury bench. It proved fatal to the Derby Ministry in the preceding month.—1859.
No. 14.
CARTOON.—MAY 5, 1860.
THE REFORM JANUS.
{To Mr. Bright: “Just the thing you want my dear Bright: double your constituency!”
To a Conservative: “Pray don’t be alarmed!—It Only adds one per cent to the franchise!”}
Lord John Russell’s new Reform proposals, though framed with great care, again failed to receive Mr. Bright’s approval, and were at the same time distasteful to the Conservative Party.—1860.