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Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
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Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties (Disraeli, Gladstone)
Cartoon, Steering Under Difficulties -- a satirical comment on Disraelis reaction to Gladstones Irish Church Suspensory Bill, which was carried against the Conservative government by a large majority. Disraeli as captain threatens to blow up the ship, rather than allow Gladstone and Bright to take over the helm. The legislation, which came into force the following year, separated the Church of Ireland from the Church of England, and meant that the Church of Ireland was no longer entitled to collect tithes from the Irish people. A controversial law, it helped to dismantle the Protestant Ascendancy which had been dominant in Ireland for centuries. Date: 1868
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Steering Under Difficulties: A Satirical Comment on the Political Rivalry between Disraeli and Gladstone during the Irish Church Crisis of 1868 This intriguing cartoon, titled "Steering Under Difficulties," offers a vivid and humorous commentary on the intense political conflict between two of Victorian Britain's most prominent figures: Benjamin Disraeli and William E. Gladstone. The cartoon, published in 1868, captures the moment of disagreement between the Conservative Prime Minister Disraeli and the Liberal leader Gladstone over the Irish Church Suspensory Bill. In this image, Disraeli is depicted as the captain of a ship, with Gladstone and Bright, a prominent Liberal MP, attempting to take control of the helm. Disraeli, frustrated and determined, threatens to blow up the ship rather than relinquish the helm. The legislation, which came into force the following year, separated the Church of Ireland from the Church of England, and meant that the Church of Ireland was no longer entitled to collect tithes from the Irish people. This controversial law helped to dismantle the Protestant Ascendancy, which had been dominant in Ireland for centuries. The cartoon, created by the renowned satirical artist John Tenniel, employs an effective metaphor, with the ship representing the British government and the political leaders as its captains. The pirate-like attire of Disraeli and the determined expressions of Gladstone and Bright add an extra layer of intrigue and tension to the image. The gun held by Disraeli further emphasizes the intensity of the conflict and his unwillingness to back down. Overall, "Steering Under Difficulties" is a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of Victorian Britain and the intense rivalry between two of its most influential figures.
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