No. 12. “The Beauties of a Royal Commission.”
Reading edition
This Cartoon was intended to satirize the appointment by Sir John A. Macdonald of a Royal Commission, absolutely under his own control, to enquire 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.”
August 23rd, 1873.
No. 12.
THE BEAUTIES OF A ROYAL COMMISSION. “WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?”