Cartoon, Studies in Leakage
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Cartoon, Studies in Leakage
Cartoon, Studies in Leakage, or how the great secret of the Conference was given away. Showing how news of a Buckingham Palace Conference on Irish Home Rule was leaked to the press. Date: July 1914
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Buckingham Chimney Communication Conference Eavesdropping Gossip Gossipping Leak Listening Media News Parrot Press Question Rule Satire Secret Servants Studies Sweep Leakage Manhole
Studies in Leakage
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a humorous and satirical political cartoon from July 1914, depicting the infamous Buckingham Palace Conference on Irish Home Rule and the great secret that was inadvertently given away through a series of mishaps and misunderstandings. At the center of the cartoon, we see a group of high-ranking British politicians gathered around a table in the palace, deep in conversation about the sensitive Irish Question. The room is filled with an air of secrecy, with curtains drawn and the fireplace roaring, as if to keep the discussions hidden from prying eyes. But despite their best efforts, the news of the conference and its deliberations had already leaked out to the press. In the cartoon, we see a mischievous parrot perched on a nearby mantelpiece, listening intently to the conversation and repeating every word to the chimney sweep who is cleaning the chimney. The sweep, in turn, is gossiping with a group of servants gathered around a manhole cover, spreading the news to the wider world. The cartoon cleverly uses the metaphor of a leaking chimney to represent the communication breakdown that allowed the news of the conference to escape. The image of the parrot, with its bright red beak and knowing expression, adds a touch of humor and wit to the satire. The cartoon provides a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the time, highlighting the importance of communication and the potential consequences of careless speech. It also serves as a reminder of the role of the media in shaping public opinion and the power of gossip and rumor to influence events. Overall, "Studies in Leakage" is a beautifully detailed and engaging historical artifact that captures the spirit of the era and the complexities of the political landscape of early 20th century Britain.
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