Several important changes had been made with the view of strengthening the Cabinet. Amongst others, Mr. Bright again accepted office as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The Ashantee War was now in progress.—1873.
No. 40.
CARTOON.—FEBRUARY 13, 1875.
THE NEW SHEPHERD.
Hartington (new hand, just taken on). “Hey, but measter!—Where be the Sheep?”
Mr. Bright’s nomination of Lord Hartington as Leader of the shattered Liberal Party was acquiesced in by the rival candidates.—1875.