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Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The Boer War - Roberts crossed the Vaal on the Queen's birthday. Manchester is 'a perfect rout. Still it makes dissolution more difficult. It leaves the Tories without a decent excuse for going to the Country. But it will be time enough to talk of that when the Boers are beaten to the ground. We are a long way off that yet'. British soldiers 'dying of filth diseases'. D. A. Thomas has not replied as yet.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The Bethesda quarry. 'What a great reception Kruger is getting in France. Nothing immediate will come of it. But it is distinctly a source of danger to us, this high feeling roused in France. Had we the slightest dispute with them over any question of boundary or otherwise it would inevitably lead to war. A Fashoda incident now would mean war. How this silly quarrel is embarassing us'. Is preparing a speech on the war for Liverpool: Very influential platform promised. Fi y "siaradwr pena". ... I am anxious to go as it affords fine opportunity for getting hold of all L`pool pence over for newspaper project'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The Beddgelert Railway. 'Our Insurance Company is now ripe for action. ... I am fairly hopeful now'. Business matters. Is to speak at Chelsea Congregational Chapel the following day on 'Ritualism'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The Barmouth case - 'Church bells discussion very interesting. They ought to be pulled down on a Saturday night. That is the remedy. It is just like the arrogant selfishness of the Establishment altogether'. Hopes to be able to make his speech the next day.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The bad news from Greece; recounts recent events. The serious state of affairs in South Africa as revealed in the Transvaal correspondence published the previous day. 'Chamberlain is making tracks for war'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The authorship of the Criccieth note. The success of the Fulham meeting the previous night.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The appointment of factory medical officer for Portmadoc. His recent engagements. The improvement in Uncle Lloyd's health.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Thanks for the generosity of William George and Uncle Lloyd. Leaves the next day and will write from Plymouth on Saturday. William George should write to Marseilles.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, SW. Thanks for the assistance with the Free Education measure. Has attended a meeting of the Disestablishment Committee: 'After a long long discussion we at last formulated a very satisfactory set of resolutions wh: pledges the Welsh party ... to co-operation. This I think means, if carried by the party meeting next Thursday, the success of the enterprise'. Has written a long letter to Y Genedl. Family news.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Thanks for letters. The success of his Oxford speech. Last night's packed meeting.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Tell Gwynoro Davies that D. Lloyd George will send an article to the Christian World the next day. Has written fifteen pages already. R. O. Davies 'called for me at Club last night but I wanted this affair settled & I feel very relieved'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Suggests that William George should travel up to London the following night. He should bring £50 to provide for contingencies. Lists clothing which William George should bring for the trip. It is always more important to provide against the cold than the heat.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Suggests October 28th for Criccieth - 'I have no idea what to say for I have forgotten all about my trip'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Spent the morning with Roskill discussing the case. Met with Sir Robert Hudson in the afternoon to discuss building contracts. Has had to write to Sunderland to gain further information for Roskill. The Barmouth case.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Should he see Bowen Rowlands on Monday? Will be leaving Chester with Herbert Lewis. Alfred Davies is waiting for him: 'He won't stir an inch nor do a thing without me'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Sam has wired to say that he will take the brief. The interview about the quarry. Goes to Derby on Friday.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Rosebery's speech last night was a climb down. He wants now a fusion & not expulsion of pro-Boers. We have beaten him inside the party & the Liberals in the country are with us'. There is widespread confidence that peace is imminent - 'I confess that I am apprehensive as to these details. Joe's greed may yet upset a settlement. The D.N. article today is excellent on that point'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Roberts yn glaf a minnau yn brysur'. Goes to Birkenhead the following day and Caernarfon on Friday.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Roberts has cleared his communications. The Boer War. Spender was with him last night. Perks has attacked William Jones at Conway.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Roberts & National Press: the terms conceded by Prichard are certainly rather stiff'. Stayed at Herbert Lewis's flat the previous night and has received two letters from him: 'he is deeply grateful, poor chap, for what I have done'. Welsh Disestablishment comes on on Monday, but his amendment will not be debated for a few days. Asquith was not to be seen at the Commons the previous day.