“Irish ‘Disturbance’

Irish ‘Disturbance.’ Trying to Comfort the Babies

John Gordon Thomson (1841-1911)

Fun (28 July 1880): 35

Gladstone holds babies labeled “tenant” and “landlord,” looking desperately for some solution to the situations of Irish tenants and (generally) absent landlords amid those present in the scene — a relief fund, compensation of landlords for disturbances, and deferred rents.

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  • William E. Gladstone

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