7 Album of cartoons relating to Joseph Chamberlain’s involvement in parliamentary affairs, 1880s

            Chamberlain’s first few years as MP were spent in establishing effective local organisation for the Liberal Party, using the model of ascending levels of elective representation implemented by the Birmingham Liberal Association in the National Liberal Federation, founded in 1877. The victory of the Liberals in the 1880 general election was partly the result of more effective campaigning managed by this organisation. 
Chamberlain became a cabinet member as President of the Board of Trade in 1880. He had some legislative success in this post, introducing a Bankruptcy Bill and a Patents Bill, but both measures were already in progress when he was appointed. He also introduced a Seamen’s Wages Bill and attempted to pass legislation to protect merchant seamen by preventing ship owners profiting from loss of life through insurance policies. However, his approach alienated owners and frightened investors, and the bill was dropped in 1884. 
This album is one of a series containing press cuttings and hand-drawn and printed cartoons from local and national publications and journals which comment on Chamberlain’s activities in parliament. The items on these pages include caricatures which make reference to Chamberlain’s Birmingham power base, and to his attempts to introduce legislation governing ship owners in 1884. There is also a biographical sketch in the form of an imagined letter from the Joseph Chamberlain of 1875, as Mayor of Birmingham, to the Joseph Chamberlain of 1882 as President of the Board of Trade which refers to his ambition, his success in Cabinet, and his changed behaviour and manner. It also expresses views about his perceived lack of tact and aggressive attitude. 

Reference: JC34/4/1/2
   

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