That the adoption of the Protective Policy was a mere piece of political tactics on the part of the Conservative leader was demonstrated in every move from first to last. He and his chief supporters in Parliament had been throughout their whole public career adherents of the revenue-tariff system equally with their opponents, and it was asking too much of public credulity to require the people to believe that they had been soundly converted to Protectionism in a moment, and that moment just before a general election when there was wide-spread grumbling at the hard times.
That the adoption of the Protective Policy was a mere piece of political tactics on the part of the Conservative leader was demonstrated in every move from first to last. He and his chief supporters in Parliament had been throughout their whole public career adherents of the revenue-tariff system equally with their opponents, and it was asking too much of public credulity to require the people to believe that they had been soundly converted to Protectionism in a moment, and that moment just before a general election when there was wide-spread grumbling at the hard times.
Grip, December2nd, 1876.
THE CONSERVATIVE POSITION.PADDY MACDONALD.—“BEGORRA, I DON’T CARE FWITCH IT’LL TAKE ME TO, AV IT ONLY TAKES ME TO ME OWLD PLACE AT OTTAWAY.”
THE CONSERVATIVE POSITION.PADDY MACDONALD.—“BEGORRA, I DON’T CARE FWITCH IT’LL TAKE ME TO, AV IT ONLY TAKES ME TO ME OWLD PLACE AT OTTAWAY.”
THE CONSERVATIVE POSITION.PADDY MACDONALD.—“BEGORRA, I DON’T CARE FWITCH IT’LL TAKE ME TO, AV IT ONLY TAKES ME TO ME OWLD PLACE AT OTTAWAY.”
NOT GUILTY, BUT DON’T DO IT AGAIN
NOT GUILTY, BUT DON’T DO IT AGAIN
NOT GUILTY, BUT DON’T DO IT AGAIN
Hon. George Brown having been cited to appear for contempt of court in connection with his strictures on Mr. Justice Wilson, (seecartoon 136) pleaded justification and argued his own case. The Judges before whom the proceedings were held having disagreed, the matter was allowed to drop.
Hon. George Brown having been cited to appear for contempt of court in connection with his strictures on Mr. Justice Wilson, (seecartoon 136) pleaded justification and argued his own case. The Judges before whom the proceedings were held having disagreed, the matter was allowed to drop.
Grip, January6th, 1877.
“NOT GUILTY,” BUT DON’T DO IT AGAIN!GEORGE BROWN’S LAWYER GIVES HIM A BIT OF ADVICE, GRATIS.
“NOT GUILTY,” BUT DON’T DO IT AGAIN!GEORGE BROWN’S LAWYER GIVES HIM A BIT OF ADVICE, GRATIS.
“NOT GUILTY,” BUT DON’T DO IT AGAIN!GEORGE BROWN’S LAWYER GIVES HIM A BIT OF ADVICE, GRATIS.
ORANGE BILL CROSSING THE POLITICAL BOYNE
ORANGE BILL CROSSING THE POLITICAL BOYNE
ORANGE BILL CROSSING THE POLITICAL BOYNE
Demands had been made upon the Ontario Government for a Special Act incorporating the Orange Society. The Government steadily resisted the appeal on the ground that such an Act would be class-legislation, and that the demand was made, not in good faith, but for the purpose of embarrassing the Reform Party in the interests of their opponents, with whom the Orange leaders were allied. At length, however, theGlobecame out in favor of the Act, and urged the Government to grant the demand and end the difficulty. This advice the Ministry disregarded through the influence, it was generally believed, of Hon. C. F. Fraser, the able Roman Catholic Member of the Cabinet. Subsequently a General Act was passed, under which any organization of a legitimate character could secure incorporation.
Demands had been made upon the Ontario Government for a Special Act incorporating the Orange Society. The Government steadily resisted the appeal on the ground that such an Act would be class-legislation, and that the demand was made, not in good faith, but for the purpose of embarrassing the Reform Party in the interests of their opponents, with whom the Orange leaders were allied. At length, however, theGlobecame out in favor of the Act, and urged the Government to grant the demand and end the difficulty. This advice the Ministry disregarded through the influence, it was generally believed, of Hon. C. F. Fraser, the able Roman Catholic Member of the Cabinet. Subsequently a General Act was passed, under which any organization of a legitimate character could secure incorporation.
Grip, February10th, 1877.
ORANGE BILL CROSSING THE POLITICAL BOYNE.(SLIGHTLY ALTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL PAINTING.)
ORANGE BILL CROSSING THE POLITICAL BOYNE.(SLIGHTLY ALTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL PAINTING.)
ORANGE BILL CROSSING THE POLITICAL BOYNE.(SLIGHTLY ALTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL PAINTING.)
NOT A REAL LION.
NOT A REAL LION.
NOT A REAL LION.
At the numerous political picnics throughout the country, Sir John and his lieutenants were loud in their denunciations of the Government in connection with various scandals. In the presence of their opponents in Parliament, however, they refrained from formulating their charges or pressing for investigation.
At the numerous political picnics throughout the country, Sir John and his lieutenants were loud in their denunciations of the Government in connection with various scandals. In the presence of their opponents in Parliament, however, they refrained from formulating their charges or pressing for investigation.
Grip, February17th, 1877.
NOT A REAL LION—EXCEPT OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.
NOT A REAL LION—EXCEPT OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.
NOT A REAL LION—EXCEPT OUTSIDE THE HOUSE.
John A.—“You ladies, you, whose gentle hearts do fear ...When lion rough in wildest rage doth roar, (at picnics, etc.)Then know that I, one ‘John the Trickster,’ amA lion’s fell nor else no lion’s dam.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.
John A.—“You ladies, you, whose gentle hearts do fear ...When lion rough in wildest rage doth roar, (at picnics, etc.)Then know that I, one ‘John the Trickster,’ amA lion’s fell nor else no lion’s dam.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.
John A.—“You ladies, you, whose gentle hearts do fear ...When lion rough in wildest rage doth roar, (at picnics, etc.)Then know that I, one ‘John the Trickster,’ amA lion’s fell nor else no lion’s dam.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.
John A.—
“You ladies, you, whose gentle hearts do fear ...
When lion rough in wildest rage doth roar, (at picnics, etc.)
Then know that I, one ‘John the Trickster,’ am
A lion’s fell nor else no lion’s dam.”—Midsummer Night’s Dream.
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC GOING BACK ON VENNOR
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC GOING BACK ON VENNOR
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC GOING BACK ON VENNOR
Mr. Vennor, a civil engineer of Montreal, had become widely celebrated as a weather prophet, on the strength of a rather remarkable record of successful predictions. His forecast for February, 1877, however, was utterly astray, and a great deal of ridicule was indulged in at his expense.
Mr. Vennor, a civil engineer of Montreal, had become widely celebrated as a weather prophet, on the strength of a rather remarkable record of successful predictions. His forecast for February, 1877, however, was utterly astray, and a great deal of ridicule was indulged in at his expense.
Grip, March10th, 1877.
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC GOING BACK ON VENNOR.
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC GOING BACK ON VENNOR.
THE SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC GOING BACK ON VENNOR.
THE BLUE GLASS CURE
THE BLUE GLASS CURE
THE BLUE GLASS CURE
Just at this time the craze forblue glassas a medium for the “healing rays” of the sun, was at its height. Marvellous cures by this agency were reported from various quarters—generally a considerable distance away. The claims put forward by the Conservatives as to the virtues ofprotectionto cure the commercial depression, were very much like those of the blue glass specialists.
Just at this time the craze forblue glassas a medium for the “healing rays” of the sun, was at its height. Marvellous cures by this agency were reported from various quarters—generally a considerable distance away. The claims put forward by the Conservatives as to the virtues ofprotectionto cure the commercial depression, were very much like those of the blue glass specialists.
Grip, March17th, 1877.
THE “BLUE GLASS” CURE FOR THE SICK CHILD.
THE “BLUE GLASS” CURE FOR THE SICK CHILD.
THE “BLUE GLASS” CURE FOR THE SICK CHILD.
THE SECRET SERVICE DEPARTMENT
THE SECRET SERVICE DEPARTMENT
THE SECRET SERVICE DEPARTMENT
After the accession to power of the Mackenzie Government it was found that a balance to the credit of the secret service fund had been chequed out of the Bank of Montreal by Sir John A. Macdonald, although that gentleman was no longer in an official position. Sir John declined to make any explanation of the matter on the ground that the disposition of secret service money was a matter that no one had a right to enquire into. The affair gave rise to a great deal of discussion, but, although Sir John’s position was generally regarded as unsound, no official action was taken in the matter.
After the accession to power of the Mackenzie Government it was found that a balance to the credit of the secret service fund had been chequed out of the Bank of Montreal by Sir John A. Macdonald, although that gentleman was no longer in an official position. Sir John declined to make any explanation of the matter on the ground that the disposition of secret service money was a matter that no one had a right to enquire into. The affair gave rise to a great deal of discussion, but, although Sir John’s position was generally regarded as unsound, no official action was taken in the matter.
Grip, March31st, 1877.
THE NEW “GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT,”AND THE SELF-APPOINTED MINISTER.
THE NEW “GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT,”AND THE SELF-APPOINTED MINISTER.
THE NEW “GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT,”AND THE SELF-APPOINTED MINISTER.
WHAT INVESTIGATION REVEALED
WHAT INVESTIGATION REVEALED
WHAT INVESTIGATION REVEALED
During the Session of Parliament some startling facts were made known as to the relations of the Northern Railway Company to the late Government. The Company was deeply indebted to the Dominion, and had been making vigorous efforts to get the amount reduced. For the purpose of influencing favorable legislation to this end, it was found that large sums of money had been contributed to the Conservative funds in various elections, and also that money had been subscribed on behalf of the Company to a cash testimonial presented to Sir John himself, and for stock in theMailnewspaper. The transaction was vigorously denounced by the Reform and Independent press as a specimen of brazen corruption.
During the Session of Parliament some startling facts were made known as to the relations of the Northern Railway Company to the late Government. The Company was deeply indebted to the Dominion, and had been making vigorous efforts to get the amount reduced. For the purpose of influencing favorable legislation to this end, it was found that large sums of money had been contributed to the Conservative funds in various elections, and also that money had been subscribed on behalf of the Company to a cash testimonial presented to Sir John himself, and for stock in theMailnewspaper. The transaction was vigorously denounced by the Reform and Independent press as a specimen of brazen corruption.
Grip, April7th, 1877.
WHAT INVESTIGATION REVEALED.
WHAT INVESTIGATION REVEALED.
WHAT INVESTIGATION REVEALED.
THE TOOLEY STREET TAILORS
THE TOOLEY STREET TAILORS
THE TOOLEY STREET TAILORS
Mr. Goldwin Smith’s deliverances on the subject of Canada’s destiny had an air of authority about them, suggestive of the idea that he was the accepted representative of the people. The notorious fact was that very few acknowledged sympathy with his views.
Mr. Goldwin Smith’s deliverances on the subject of Canada’s destiny had an air of authority about them, suggestive of the idea that he was the accepted representative of the people. The notorious fact was that very few acknowledged sympathy with his views.
Grip, April21st, 1877.
THE TAILORS OF TOOLEY STREET.“WE, THE PEOPLE OF CANADA.”
THE TAILORS OF TOOLEY STREET.“WE, THE PEOPLE OF CANADA.”
THE TAILORS OF TOOLEY STREET.“WE, THE PEOPLE OF CANADA.”
HOME FROM EPHESUS
HOME FROM EPHESUS
HOME FROM EPHESUS
At the close of the Session at Ottawa, Sir John Macdonald was received in Toronto by a party demonstration, embracing torch-lights and all the usual accompanyments of such occasions. As the Northern Railway revelations were at the moment occupying public attention, the procession was pictured as it should have been rather than as it was. Mr. John Beverley Robinson, M.P. for West Toronto, had shortly before this distinguished himself in a personal encounter with the proprietor of the TorontoTelegram. Sir John had, in a speech before the Session, declared that he and Robinson intended to “fight the beasts at Ephesus.”
At the close of the Session at Ottawa, Sir John Macdonald was received in Toronto by a party demonstration, embracing torch-lights and all the usual accompanyments of such occasions. As the Northern Railway revelations were at the moment occupying public attention, the procession was pictured as it should have been rather than as it was. Mr. John Beverley Robinson, M.P. for West Toronto, had shortly before this distinguished himself in a personal encounter with the proprietor of the TorontoTelegram. Sir John had, in a speech before the Session, declared that he and Robinson intended to “fight the beasts at Ephesus.”
Grip, May5th, 1877.
“HOME FROM EPHESUS.”(THE TORCHLIGHT-RECEPTION, AS SEEN FROM A GRIT STANDPOINT.)
“HOME FROM EPHESUS.”(THE TORCHLIGHT-RECEPTION, AS SEEN FROM A GRIT STANDPOINT.)
“HOME FROM EPHESUS.”(THE TORCHLIGHT-RECEPTION, AS SEEN FROM A GRIT STANDPOINT.)
THE DANGERS OF DISSOLUTION
THE DANGERS OF DISSOLUTION
THE DANGERS OF DISSOLUTION
The Conservative reaction having now unquestionably set in, theMailboldly challenged the Government to dissolve the House and appeal to the country.
The Conservative reaction having now unquestionably set in, theMailboldly challenged the Government to dissolve the House and appeal to the country.
Grip, May19th, 1877.
THE DANGER OF DISSOLUTION.
THE DANGER OF DISSOLUTION.
THE DANGER OF DISSOLUTION.
BILLED FOR THE SEASON
BILLED FOR THE SEASON
BILLED FOR THE SEASON
An active campaign was being conducted by the Conservative leaders, in anticipation of the general election. At political picnics in various parts of the country, Sir John Macdonald, Sir Charles Tupper and other leaders expatiated on the National Policy, and held up the “fly on the wheel” policy of the Government to scorn. Meantime, Mr. Patrick Boyle, of theIrish Canadian, continued to inveigh against “Scotch Supremacy.”
An active campaign was being conducted by the Conservative leaders, in anticipation of the general election. At political picnics in various parts of the country, Sir John Macdonald, Sir Charles Tupper and other leaders expatiated on the National Policy, and held up the “fly on the wheel” policy of the Government to scorn. Meantime, Mr. Patrick Boyle, of theIrish Canadian, continued to inveigh against “Scotch Supremacy.”
Grip, June9th, 1877.
BILLED FOR THE SEASON;OR, BARNUM OUT-BARNUMED.
BILLED FOR THE SEASON;OR, BARNUM OUT-BARNUMED.
BILLED FOR THE SEASON;OR, BARNUM OUT-BARNUMED.
CATCHING THE ST. CATHARINES ROBBER
CATCHING THE ST. CATHARINES ROBBER
CATCHING THE ST. CATHARINES ROBBER
The election of Mr. C. J. Rykert as representative of Lincoln was contested by Mr. Norris, the defeated candidate. Before the decision was reached, certain documents material to the case disappeared from the Scrutiny Court. The Conservative Association offered a reward for the recovery of these papers, but as they were known to be in favor of the Grit candidate this action was regarded with suspicion. The cartoon contains an allusion to the well-known episode in Sir John’s career—his fervent wish that he could catch Riel, whom it was afterwards found he had secretly sent out of the country.
The election of Mr. C. J. Rykert as representative of Lincoln was contested by Mr. Norris, the defeated candidate. Before the decision was reached, certain documents material to the case disappeared from the Scrutiny Court. The Conservative Association offered a reward for the recovery of these papers, but as they were known to be in favor of the Grit candidate this action was regarded with suspicion. The cartoon contains an allusion to the well-known episode in Sir John’s career—his fervent wish that he could catch Riel, whom it was afterwards found he had secretly sent out of the country.
Grip, June28th, 1877.
“CATCHING THE ST. CATHARINES ROBBER.”(SHOWING HOW HISTORY RIEL-LY REPEATS ITSELF.)
“CATCHING THE ST. CATHARINES ROBBER.”(SHOWING HOW HISTORY RIEL-LY REPEATS ITSELF.)
“CATCHING THE ST. CATHARINES ROBBER.”(SHOWING HOW HISTORY RIEL-LY REPEATS ITSELF.)
THE BILL BOARD RE-DECORATED
THE BILL BOARD RE-DECORATED
THE BILL BOARD RE-DECORATED
Not to be outdone by the Tory Circus, the Grit Party managers organized for a political campaign, and held picnics in various districts at which the policy of the Government was defended, and the “hypocrisy” and “senselessness” of the N. P. cry were eloquently exposed.
Not to be outdone by the Tory Circus, the Grit Party managers organized for a political campaign, and held picnics in various districts at which the policy of the Government was defended, and the “hypocrisy” and “senselessness” of the N. P. cry were eloquently exposed.
Grip, July7th, 1877.
THE BILL BOARD RE-DECORATED.
THE BILL BOARD RE-DECORATED.
THE BILL BOARD RE-DECORATED.
WHAT THE CHIEFTAIN HEARD
WHAT THE CHIEFTAIN HEARD
WHAT THE CHIEFTAIN HEARD
Sir John professed to hear a universal demand for the reinstatement of himself and colleagues in office. It was not doubted that some sound had reached his ears, butGrip’sview was that this sound was but the echo of his own anxious voice. In thisGripwas mistaken, however.
Sir John professed to hear a universal demand for the reinstatement of himself and colleagues in office. It was not doubted that some sound had reached his ears, butGrip’sview was that this sound was but the echo of his own anxious voice. In thisGripwas mistaken, however.
Grip, July14th, 1877.
WHAT THE CHIEFTAIN HEARD.“WHEN I WAS IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, I HEARD THE CRY ECHOING FROM ROCK TO ROCK, ACROSS THE BOSOMS OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL LAKES, AND OVER THE EMERALD FIELD,—‘COME TO OUR RESCUE, JOHN A., OR WE ARE LOST.’”Sir John’s Speech at Montreal. See the Mail, July 9th.
WHAT THE CHIEFTAIN HEARD.“WHEN I WAS IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, I HEARD THE CRY ECHOING FROM ROCK TO ROCK, ACROSS THE BOSOMS OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL LAKES, AND OVER THE EMERALD FIELD,—‘COME TO OUR RESCUE, JOHN A., OR WE ARE LOST.’”Sir John’s Speech at Montreal. See the Mail, July 9th.
WHAT THE CHIEFTAIN HEARD.“WHEN I WAS IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS, I HEARD THE CRY ECHOING FROM ROCK TO ROCK, ACROSS THE BOSOMS OF THOSE BEAUTIFUL LAKES, AND OVER THE EMERALD FIELD,—‘COME TO OUR RESCUE, JOHN A., OR WE ARE LOST.’”Sir John’s Speech at Montreal. See the Mail, July 9th.
LET US HAVE PEACE
LET US HAVE PEACE
LET US HAVE PEACE
TheGlobeexerted all its influence to allay the bad feeling which had been manifested in connection with the Montreal riots between Orangemen and Catholics, and which existed in many other parts of the country. It was strongly opposed, however, to the policy of prohibiting party processions by law, as this only tended to intensify the evil.
TheGlobeexerted all its influence to allay the bad feeling which had been manifested in connection with the Montreal riots between Orangemen and Catholics, and which existed in many other parts of the country. It was strongly opposed, however, to the policy of prohibiting party processions by law, as this only tended to intensify the evil.
Grip, August4th, 1877.
LET US HAVE PEACE;OR, THE BEST WAY TO END THE “PROCESSION” DIFFICULTY.
LET US HAVE PEACE;OR, THE BEST WAY TO END THE “PROCESSION” DIFFICULTY.
LET US HAVE PEACE;OR, THE BEST WAY TO END THE “PROCESSION” DIFFICULTY.
FRUITLESS OPPOSITION
FRUITLESS OPPOSITION
FRUITLESS OPPOSITION
The Mackenzie Government was assailed from time to time with charges of wrong doing, but the facts were in every case found to favor the Ministry. One after another the “scandals” were dissipated, and the Opposition felt discouraged accordingly.
The Mackenzie Government was assailed from time to time with charges of wrong doing, but the facts were in every case found to favor the Ministry. One after another the “scandals” were dissipated, and the Opposition felt discouraged accordingly.
Grip, August25th, 1877.
“FRUITLESS” OPPOSITION.
“FRUITLESS” OPPOSITION.
“FRUITLESS” OPPOSITION.
TEACHING THE POLLY-TICIANS WHAT TO SAY
TEACHING THE POLLY-TICIANS WHAT TO SAY
TEACHING THE POLLY-TICIANS WHAT TO SAY
The Pacific Scandal was by this date so far “Ancient History” that the facts of the case had undergone a complete metamorphosis as given out by the Tory orators. It was now the fashionable thing in that party to repeat the watchword given in the cartoon.
The Pacific Scandal was by this date so far “Ancient History” that the facts of the case had undergone a complete metamorphosis as given out by the Tory orators. It was now the fashionable thing in that party to repeat the watchword given in the cartoon.
Grip, September8th, 1877.
TEACHING THE POLLY-TICIANS WHAT TO SAY.
TEACHING THE POLLY-TICIANS WHAT TO SAY.
TEACHING THE POLLY-TICIANS WHAT TO SAY.
THE POLITICAL JONAH
THE POLITICAL JONAH
THE POLITICAL JONAH
Hon. Jos. Cauchon was appointed to the Lieutenant-Governorship of Manitoba, and thus what was generally regarded as the scandal of his connection with the Ministry was ended. That the appointment was made for the purpose of getting rid of him in the interests of the Government could not be questioned. M. Cauchon died a few years later while still filling the post of Lieutenant-Governor.
Hon. Jos. Cauchon was appointed to the Lieutenant-Governorship of Manitoba, and thus what was generally regarded as the scandal of his connection with the Ministry was ended. That the appointment was made for the purpose of getting rid of him in the interests of the Government could not be questioned. M. Cauchon died a few years later while still filling the post of Lieutenant-Governor.
Grip, September22nd, 1877.
THE POLITICAL JONAH;OR, SAVING THE SHIP.
THE POLITICAL JONAH;OR, SAVING THE SHIP.
THE POLITICAL JONAH;OR, SAVING THE SHIP.
THE NEEBING ROOKERY
THE NEEBING ROOKERY
THE NEEBING ROOKERY
For want of better ammunition for an attack upon the Dominion Government, the Opposition attempted to make out a scandal of the purchase by the authorities of a building known as the Neebing Hotel, at a point on the Lake Superior Section of the C. P. R., then in course of construction. It was alleged that the building was a tumble-down structure, for which an exorbitant price had been paid to the owner on the score of political partisanship. The triviality of the matter as the basis of a great Parliamentary fuss excited general amusement, especially as it proved that there was little if any ground for the charge made.
For want of better ammunition for an attack upon the Dominion Government, the Opposition attempted to make out a scandal of the purchase by the authorities of a building known as the Neebing Hotel, at a point on the Lake Superior Section of the C. P. R., then in course of construction. It was alleged that the building was a tumble-down structure, for which an exorbitant price had been paid to the owner on the score of political partisanship. The triviality of the matter as the basis of a great Parliamentary fuss excited general amusement, especially as it proved that there was little if any ground for the charge made.
Grip, September29th, 1877.
THE NEEBING ROOKERY.A GREAT BOON TO THE OPPOSITION CROWS.
THE NEEBING ROOKERY.A GREAT BOON TO THE OPPOSITION CROWS.
THE NEEBING ROOKERY.A GREAT BOON TO THE OPPOSITION CROWS.
HON. WM. McPHARAOH’S DREAM
HON. WM. McPHARAOH’S DREAM
HON. WM. McPHARAOH’S DREAM
Hon. William Macdougall was thought to have made a mistake in associating himself with the Conservative Party if, as was generally alleged, the object he had in view was the great goal of most political aspirants—office. The Conservatives were now in the cold shades of Opposition, and to all appearance destined to remain there for a long time.
Hon. William Macdougall was thought to have made a mistake in associating himself with the Conservative Party if, as was generally alleged, the object he had in view was the great goal of most political aspirants—office. The Conservatives were now in the cold shades of Opposition, and to all appearance destined to remain there for a long time.
Grip, October6th, 1877.
HON. WILLIAM McPHARAOH’S DREAMOF THE FAT AND THE LEAN KINE.
HON. WILLIAM McPHARAOH’S DREAMOF THE FAT AND THE LEAN KINE.
HON. WILLIAM McPHARAOH’S DREAMOF THE FAT AND THE LEAN KINE.
HIS BEST FRIEND DESERTING HIM
HIS BEST FRIEND DESERTING HIM
HIS BEST FRIEND DESERTING HIM
The main hope of the Opposition in view of the general election was in the capital that was being made out of the depression of trade. A slight improvement was noticeable in the business outlook at the date of this cartoon.
The main hope of the Opposition in view of the general election was in the capital that was being made out of the depression of trade. A slight improvement was noticeable in the business outlook at the date of this cartoon.
Grip, October20th, 1877.
HIS BEST FRIEND DESERTING HIM.
HIS BEST FRIEND DESERTING HIM.
HIS BEST FRIEND DESERTING HIM.
WHY THE REFORM PULLET DON’T HATCH HER EGGS
WHY THE REFORM PULLET DON’T HATCH HER EGGS
WHY THE REFORM PULLET DON’T HATCH HER EGGS
Having assumed the responsibilities of a Cabinet office, Mr. Blake allowed his advanced ideas to remain in abeyance. This silence on his part was attributed to the influence of Mr. Brown and theGlobe, whose opposition to the projects advocated by Mr. Blake has already been alluded to.
Having assumed the responsibilities of a Cabinet office, Mr. Blake allowed his advanced ideas to remain in abeyance. This silence on his part was attributed to the influence of Mr. Brown and theGlobe, whose opposition to the projects advocated by Mr. Blake has already been alluded to.
Grip, October27th, 1877.
WHY THE REFORM PULLET DON’T HATCH HER EGGS.M—K—NZ—E.—“SHE’S AYE CLUCKING, BUT SHE ISNA ALLOOED TO SIT, YE SEE.”
WHY THE REFORM PULLET DON’T HATCH HER EGGS.M—K—NZ—E.—“SHE’S AYE CLUCKING, BUT SHE ISNA ALLOOED TO SIT, YE SEE.”
WHY THE REFORM PULLET DON’T HATCH HER EGGS.M—K—NZ—E.—“SHE’S AYE CLUCKING, BUT SHE ISNA ALLOOED TO SIT, YE SEE.”
THE INNOXIOUS VIPER
THE INNOXIOUS VIPER
THE INNOXIOUS VIPER
Mr. Blake was the subject of a number of scurrilous articles in theMail, and of several scandalous speeches by Conservative leaders. The charges, in so far as they concerned his private character, affected public opinion only against those who uttered them. In a speech at Teeswater, Mr. Blake replied in dignified and scathing terms to these criticisms.
Mr. Blake was the subject of a number of scurrilous articles in theMail, and of several scandalous speeches by Conservative leaders. The charges, in so far as they concerned his private character, affected public opinion only against those who uttered them. In a speech at Teeswater, Mr. Blake replied in dignified and scathing terms to these criticisms.
Grip, November10th, 1877.
THE INNOXIOUS VIPER.“AND HE SHOOK OFF THE BEAST INTO THE FIRE, AND FELT NO HARM.”
THE INNOXIOUS VIPER.“AND HE SHOOK OFF THE BEAST INTO THE FIRE, AND FELT NO HARM.”
THE INNOXIOUS VIPER.“AND HE SHOOK OFF THE BEAST INTO THE FIRE, AND FELT NO HARM.”
THE POLITICAL PURITAN.
THE POLITICAL PURITAN.
THE POLITICAL PURITAN.
The Reform leaders still continued to assert it as one of the objects of the Reform Party to “elevate the standard of political morality,” notwithstanding the damaging testimony of bribery, etc., which had been made public in connection with trials of petitions against various Members elect on that side of the House.
The Reform leaders still continued to assert it as one of the objects of the Reform Party to “elevate the standard of political morality,” notwithstanding the damaging testimony of bribery, etc., which had been made public in connection with trials of petitions against various Members elect on that side of the House.
Grip, November17th, 1877.
THE POLITICAL PURITAN.
THE POLITICAL PURITAN.
THE POLITICAL PURITAN.
SCARING THE MARITIME HORSE
SCARING THE MARITIME HORSE
SCARING THE MARITIME HORSE
The free trade sentiment in the Maritime Provinces was known to be strong, and it was thought that the advocacy of the National Policy would endanger the seats of the Conservatives in that section of the country. Sir Charles Tupper was the leading representative of his party from the Lower Provinces, and was one of the most efficient supporters of the Protection idea. The event proved, however, that Sir Charles understood the temper of the people down by the sea better than the theorists, as the N. P. was handsomely sustained in that part of the country.
The free trade sentiment in the Maritime Provinces was known to be strong, and it was thought that the advocacy of the National Policy would endanger the seats of the Conservatives in that section of the country. Sir Charles Tupper was the leading representative of his party from the Lower Provinces, and was one of the most efficient supporters of the Protection idea. The event proved, however, that Sir Charles understood the temper of the people down by the sea better than the theorists, as the N. P. was handsomely sustained in that part of the country.
Grip, November24th, 1877.
SCARING THE MARITIME HORSE.
SCARING THE MARITIME HORSE.
SCARING THE MARITIME HORSE.
SETTLING THE ACCOUNT
SETTLING THE ACCOUNT
SETTLING THE ACCOUNT
The arbitrators appointed to decide the dispute between Canada and the United States in reference to the Fisheries had awarded the sum of $5,500,000 to the Dominion as compensation for damages sustained at the hands of American fishermen. To this award Mr. Kellogg, the American representative, had dissented, and had afterwards sought to invalidate the award on the ground that the decision had not been unanimous. The United States had not at that time—and have not yet—paid to England the large balance remaining from the Geneva award, promptly paid by the latter Power in connection with the “Alabama” claims.
The arbitrators appointed to decide the dispute between Canada and the United States in reference to the Fisheries had awarded the sum of $5,500,000 to the Dominion as compensation for damages sustained at the hands of American fishermen. To this award Mr. Kellogg, the American representative, had dissented, and had afterwards sought to invalidate the award on the ground that the decision had not been unanimous. The United States had not at that time—and have not yet—paid to England the large balance remaining from the Geneva award, promptly paid by the latter Power in connection with the “Alabama” claims.
Grip, December1st, 1877.
SETTLING THE ACCOUNT.JONATHAN.—“CRAWL OUT OF THAT LOOP-HOLE?”HUNKERSLIDE.—“NEVER! KELLOGG, NEVER! I’LL PAY ’EM THE AWARD NOBLY—WITHTHEIR OWN MONEY!”
SETTLING THE ACCOUNT.JONATHAN.—“CRAWL OUT OF THAT LOOP-HOLE?”HUNKERSLIDE.—“NEVER! KELLOGG, NEVER! I’LL PAY ’EM THE AWARD NOBLY—WITHTHEIR OWN MONEY!”
SETTLING THE ACCOUNT.JONATHAN.—“CRAWL OUT OF THAT LOOP-HOLE?”HUNKERSLIDE.—“NEVER! KELLOGG, NEVER! I’LL PAY ’EM THE AWARD NOBLY—WITHTHEIR OWN MONEY!”
ANXIOUS JOHNNY
ANXIOUS JOHNNY
ANXIOUS JOHNNY
The Conservative press had commented feelingly upon the fact that Mr. Blake was in poor health, and his retirement from official duties was kindly advised. The motive of this neighborly interest was open to question, in view of the recent attacks upon the gentleman concerned, and his influence as an opponent of the Conservative Party.
The Conservative press had commented feelingly upon the fact that Mr. Blake was in poor health, and his retirement from official duties was kindly advised. The motive of this neighborly interest was open to question, in view of the recent attacks upon the gentleman concerned, and his influence as an opponent of the Conservative Party.
Grip, December8th, 1878.
ANXIOUS JOHNNY,WAITING FOR A CERTAIN PARTY TO “RETIRE.”
ANXIOUS JOHNNY,WAITING FOR A CERTAIN PARTY TO “RETIRE.”
ANXIOUS JOHNNY,WAITING FOR A CERTAIN PARTY TO “RETIRE.”
SITTING ON THE POOR MAN
SITTING ON THE POOR MAN
SITTING ON THE POOR MAN
An agitation for the abolition of the system of exemption from taxation had been started in the newspapers. The injustice of exempting various officials who enjoyed good salaries, and imposing a corresponding heavy burden upon those less able to bear it, was earnestly denounced, and the Ontario Government were called upon to introduce a measure to cure the evil. No action has, however, been taken up to the present time.
An agitation for the abolition of the system of exemption from taxation had been started in the newspapers. The injustice of exempting various officials who enjoyed good salaries, and imposing a corresponding heavy burden upon those less able to bear it, was earnestly denounced, and the Ontario Government were called upon to introduce a measure to cure the evil. No action has, however, been taken up to the present time.
Grip, January19th, 1878.
SITTING ON THE POOR MAN;OR, THE INJUSTICE OF EXEMPTION.
SITTING ON THE POOR MAN;OR, THE INJUSTICE OF EXEMPTION.
SITTING ON THE POOR MAN;OR, THE INJUSTICE OF EXEMPTION.
THE MYSTERIOUS HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
THE MYSTERIOUS HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
THE MYSTERIOUS HANDWRITING ON THE WALL
The confident prophesies of the Conservatives that the Government would certainly be defeated upon an appeal to the country were regarded as mere vaporings of those over anxious to return to the good things of office.
The confident prophesies of the Conservatives that the Government would certainly be defeated upon an appeal to the country were regarded as mere vaporings of those over anxious to return to the good things of office.
Grip, February23rd, 1878.
THE MYSTERIOUS HANDWRITING ON THE WALL.
THE MYSTERIOUS HANDWRITING ON THE WALL.
THE MYSTERIOUS HANDWRITING ON THE WALL.
THE RETIRING MINISTER
THE RETIRING MINISTER
THE RETIRING MINISTER
Mr. Blake retired from the Ministry on account of the unsatisfactory condition of his health. The allusions in this cartoon will be understood from the comments upon preceding pictures dealing with Mr. Blake.
Mr. Blake retired from the Ministry on account of the unsatisfactory condition of his health. The allusions in this cartoon will be understood from the comments upon preceding pictures dealing with Mr. Blake.
Grip, March2nd, 1878.
THE RETIRING MINISTER.
THE RETIRING MINISTER.
THE RETIRING MINISTER.
OUR FINANCIAL POE-SITION
OUR FINANCIAL POE-SITION
OUR FINANCIAL POE-SITION
Mr. (now Sir) Richard Cartwright, Finance Minister, announced a deficit in his budget speech. This furnished occasion for a vigorous attack upon the Government, and was regarded by the Opposition as emphasizing the necessity for a change of fiscal policy.
Mr. (now Sir) Richard Cartwright, Finance Minister, announced a deficit in his budget speech. This furnished occasion for a vigorous attack upon the Government, and was regarded by the Opposition as emphasizing the necessity for a change of fiscal policy.
Grip, March16th, 1878.
OUR FINANCIAL POE-SITION.
OUR FINANCIAL POE-SITION.
OUR FINANCIAL POE-SITION.
Hon. Richard John.—“And my soul from out that shadow,That lies floating on the floor,Shall be lifted never more!”Quoth the Raven, “Never more!”
Hon. Richard John.—“And my soul from out that shadow,That lies floating on the floor,Shall be lifted never more!”Quoth the Raven, “Never more!”
Hon. Richard John.—“And my soul from out that shadow,That lies floating on the floor,Shall be lifted never more!”Quoth the Raven, “Never more!”
Hon. Richard John.—
“And my soul from out that shadow,
That lies floating on the floor,
Shall be lifted never more!”
Quoth the Raven, “Never more!”
REACTION INTELLIGENCE
REACTION INTELLIGENCE
REACTION INTELLIGENCE
The Conservative press allowed nothing which could be construed as evidence of a reaction to pass without judicious comment. Amid the unquestionable signs of a change of public feeling there were occasional occurrences which furnished consolation to the Reform Party—such as the defeat of the Conservative Government in Quebec. The persons represented in the cartoon, besides Sir John Macdonald, are Hon. Charles Tupper, Mr. Mackenzie Bowell, Hon. H. Langevin, Hon. Peter Mitchell, Mr. Palmer (a Maritime Province representative) and Mr. Bunster, of British Columbia. The latter gentleman was well-known as an anti-Chinese agitator. Mr. (now Senator) Plumb, to whom reference is made, was a Member of the Opposition somewhat noted for long addresses in Parliament.
The Conservative press allowed nothing which could be construed as evidence of a reaction to pass without judicious comment. Amid the unquestionable signs of a change of public feeling there were occasional occurrences which furnished consolation to the Reform Party—such as the defeat of the Conservative Government in Quebec. The persons represented in the cartoon, besides Sir John Macdonald, are Hon. Charles Tupper, Mr. Mackenzie Bowell, Hon. H. Langevin, Hon. Peter Mitchell, Mr. Palmer (a Maritime Province representative) and Mr. Bunster, of British Columbia. The latter gentleman was well-known as an anti-Chinese agitator. Mr. (now Senator) Plumb, to whom reference is made, was a Member of the Opposition somewhat noted for long addresses in Parliament.
Grip, March23rd, 1878.
REACTION INTELLIGENCE.THE CHIEFTAIN, HAVING WITHDRAWN FOR REFRESHMENT, LEARNS HOW THE CONSERVATIVE REACTION IS GETTING ON.
REACTION INTELLIGENCE.THE CHIEFTAIN, HAVING WITHDRAWN FOR REFRESHMENT, LEARNS HOW THE CONSERVATIVE REACTION IS GETTING ON.
REACTION INTELLIGENCE.THE CHIEFTAIN, HAVING WITHDRAWN FOR REFRESHMENT, LEARNS HOW THE CONSERVATIVE REACTION IS GETTING ON.
WILL HE GET IT?
WILL HE GET IT?
WILL HE GET IT?
The action of Lieutenant-Governor Letellier of Quebec (an appointee of the Liberal Government), in dismissing the Conservative Government of Mr. DeBoucherville, was alleged to be a Party move to put the Liberals in possession of the Provincial treasury. The Lieutenant-Governor’s proceeding was roundly denounced as unconstitutional, and he was subsequently dismissed by Sir John Macdonald’s Government on account of it.
The action of Lieutenant-Governor Letellier of Quebec (an appointee of the Liberal Government), in dismissing the Conservative Government of Mr. DeBoucherville, was alleged to be a Party move to put the Liberals in possession of the Provincial treasury. The Lieutenant-Governor’s proceeding was roundly denounced as unconstitutional, and he was subsequently dismissed by Sir John Macdonald’s Government on account of it.
Grip, April27th, 1878.
WILL HE GET IT?
WILL HE GET IT?
WILL HE GET IT?
MAY-DAY IN QUEBEC
MAY-DAY IN QUEBEC
MAY-DAY IN QUEBEC
On the first of May the election made necessary by the dismissal of the DeBoucherville Government was held in the Province of Quebec, and resulted in a victory for the Liberal Party under the leadership of Hon. H. G. Joly.
On the first of May the election made necessary by the dismissal of the DeBoucherville Government was held in the Province of Quebec, and resulted in a victory for the Liberal Party under the leadership of Hon. H. G. Joly.
Grip, May4th, 1878.
MAY-DAY IN QUEBEC.GRAND JOLY-FICATION.
MAY-DAY IN QUEBEC.GRAND JOLY-FICATION.
MAY-DAY IN QUEBEC.GRAND JOLY-FICATION.
PARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE PROHIBITED
PARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE PROHIBITED
PARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE PROHIBITED
In the House of Commons Sir John Macdonald and Hon. Charles Tupper had used very violent language in reference to Mr. Donald A. Smith in the course of a debate in which that gentleman’s name came up.
In the House of Commons Sir John Macdonald and Hon. Charles Tupper had used very violent language in reference to Mr. Donald A. Smith in the course of a debate in which that gentleman’s name came up.
Grip, May18th, 1878.
PARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE PROHIBITED.
PARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE PROHIBITED.
PARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE PROHIBITED.
ON THEIR TRIAL
ON THEIR TRIAL
ON THEIR TRIAL
The political campaign was now at its height, the general election being fixed for September. The Government were charged with many sins of commission, and with one overwhelming sin of omission in the matter of tariff reform. This bill of indictment was pressed with unusual vigor, and the result, as will be subsequently seen, was a verdict for the Opposition.
The political campaign was now at its height, the general election being fixed for September. The Government were charged with many sins of commission, and with one overwhelming sin of omission in the matter of tariff reform. This bill of indictment was pressed with unusual vigor, and the result, as will be subsequently seen, was a verdict for the Opposition.
Grip, June1st, 1878.