A Mutual Understanding Size:M: 60 x 45cm As part of the celebrations

As part of the celebrations

during the Mayoralty of Sir Claudius Stephen Hunter

Mrs Hartington

opened the second International Exhibition at Brompton

A Mutual Understanding Size:M: 60 x 45cm As part of the celebrations'A Mutual Understanding', 1883. The British Lion, clutching a bag of money, is seen negotiating with the foxy M de Lesseps. This relates to an ongoing discussion concerning the Suez Canal. It had been proposed that a second canal be constructed. France opposed this suggestion. However, it was eventually agreed that a second canal would be constructed on receipt of a loan of 8,000,000 from Britain. However, there was a continuing concern that the