Grip 's political stance was one of disinterest .
A large portion of Bengough 's income came from Liberal publications , and Macdonald and his Conservatives were favourite targets of Bengough 's cartoon attacks , notably during the Pacific Scandal .
Grip 's political stance was one of disinterest , but a large portion of Bengough 's income came from Liberal publications , and Macdonald and his Conservatives were favourite targets of Bengough 's cartoon attacks , notably during the Pacific Scandal .