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The alarm. Illustration shows a scene after a painting by Henri-Paul Motte
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The alarm. Illustration shows a scene after a painting by Henri-Paul Motte
The alarm. Illustration shows a scene after a painting by Henri-Paul Motte that depicts Rome being saved from an attack of the Goths by squawking geese; here Lobbyists are ascending the city wall around Ottawa and handing bags of money down to be delivered to two men, wearing top hats, labeled Protected Trust. The building tower is labeled Reciprocity and the squawking geese are kept in an enclosure labeled Independent Press. Date 1911 September 20. The alarm. Illustration shows a scene after a painting by Henri-Paul Motte that depicts Rome being saved from an attack of the Goths by squawking geese; here Lobbyists are ascending the city wall around Ottawa and handing bags of money down to be delivered to two men, wearing top hats, labeled Protected Trust. The building tower is labeled Reciprocity and the squawking geese are kept in an enclosure labeled Independent Press. Date 1911 September 20
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1. Title: The Alarm: Lobbyists and the Perilous Climb of Corruption in Ottawa, 1911 This illustration, inspired by Henri-Paul Motte's painting of Rome's salvation by squawking geese, offers a satirical commentary on the political landscape of Ottawa in 1911. The scene unfolds as lobbyists, depicted as cunning birds, ascend the city wall with sacks of money in hand. Their intentions are clear: to deliver bribes to the two men, clad in top hats, labeled "Protected Trust." The towering structure in the background, named "Reciprocity," symbolizes the quid pro quo nature of political dealings. The squawking geese enclosure, labeled "Independent Press," serves as a reminder of the crucial role an unbiased media plays in holding those in power accountable. The alarming image, published in Puck magazine on September 20, 1911, underscores the potential danger of unchecked corruption and the importance of a free press in maintaining the integrity of the political system. The cartoon's poignant commentary on the influence of lobbyists and the potential for corruption in Ottawa remains relevant even a century later. This illustration, with its intricate details and thought-provoking message, is a testament to the power of satire and the enduring relevance of issues surrounding political corruption. 2.. In this intriguing illustration from Puck magazine, published on September 20, 1911, lobbyists, symbolized by squawking geese, ascend the city wall of Ottawa, intent on delivering bags of money to the men in top hats, labeled "Protected Trust." The towering structure, "Reciprocity," represents the quid pro quo nature of political dealings, while the squawking geese enclosure, labeled "Independent Press," highlights the importance of an unbiased media in holding those in power accountable. This powerful satirical commentary on the potential danger of unchecked corruption in Ottawa remains as relevant today as it was a century ago.
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