H.H. Asquith (right) asks Arthur Balfour (centre) whether he has sent out invitations to colonial leaders; Balfour replies that he has not, but Richard Seddon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, enters from the left to claim his invitation. Drawing by David Wilson, 1905.

  • Wilson, David, 1873-1935.
Date:
1905
Reference:
573505i
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Possibly referring to the Colonial Conference (renamed in 1907 as the Imperial Conference) that eventually took place in London in April-May 1907. Seddon had died in 1906: New Zealand was represented in 1907 by his successor, Sir Joseph Ward

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1905

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1 drawing : black ink with blue watercolour ; image and text 14.8 x 21.3 cm

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Exposing his hand ... ; David Wilson Lettering continues: Mr Asquith--Have you written those colonial invitations yet? Mr Balfour--I can conceive no reason for my having done so! Mr Seddon-- (Unexpectedly, from behind) For me, I think!!

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Wellcome Collection 573505i

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