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Cartoon, Parnell with Gladstone and Salisbury
Cartoon, Charles Stewart Parnell, Irish Nationalist, with Gladstone and Salisbury as puppets, and Randolph Churchill looking over the top of a wall - Does Mr Parnell hope that in the next parliament he will be in a position to use Tory and Liberal as his puppets!
1885
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1885 Acte Bryan Churchill Entr Entracte Gladstone Independence Leaders Liberal Manipulation Nationalism Nationalist Parliament Parnell Politicians Puppet Puppets Randolph Rule Salisbury Stewart Tory Westminster December
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This intriguing cartoon from the late Victorian era, published in December 1885, captures the political tension and maneuvering of the time. The image features Irish Nationalist leader Charles Stewart Parnell (1846-1891) seated in a chair, holding a string attached to two marionette-like puppets representing Liberal Prime Minister William E. Gladstone (1809-1898) and Conservative leader Robert G. Salisbury (1830-1903). Parnell's smug expression suggests he relishes the thought of manipulating these two political heavyweights. In the background, Randolph Churchill (1849-1921), then a young Conservative politician, looks over the wall, seemingly aware of the manipulation taking place. The cartoon, titled "Entr'acte, Entr'acte, Cartoons," alludes to the intermission between acts in a theatrical performance, suggesting that this political scene is part of a larger production. The year 1885 marked a significant turning point in Irish politics, with the passage of the Home Rule Bill, which aimed to grant self-governance to Ireland. Parnell and his Nationalist Party had long advocated for Irish independence, and this bill represented a potential victory. However, the political landscape was complex, with both Gladstone and Salisbury vying for power and influence. This cartoon highlights the intricate dance of power and manipulation that characterized late-19th-century British politics. The use of puppets adds a layer of comic relief and humour to the image, but it also underscores the idea that these leaders were not in control of their own destinies. Instead, they were being pulled strings by Parnell, who sat in the driver's seat. The cartoon serves as a fascinating snapshot of a pivotal moment in British and Irish political history.
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