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Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has walked across the park. Campbell-Bannerman is weaker. Would much like to introduce his Port of London Bill. Has bought the Millwall Docks; now only Surrey Commercial remains. The Bishop of St. Asaph, Mary Davies (the singer) and Elfed are coming to tea.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, SW. Has taken great pains to write to Chance; outlines the contents of the letter. 'You might as well not let uncle see this otherwise he will raise all manner of bogies & scarecrows'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has spent the day in the office. The operation of the Defaulting Act in Wales. The success of the conference - 'We were most explicit in adhering to our Cardiff resolutions. Declined to budge one inch'. Anticipates a dissolution of Parliament in about March. 'Observe Isle of Wight declared in default! For a trifle. And yet altho' Merioneth Carmarthen Pontypridd & Barry have not even paid salaries - no default!' How much can William George contribute to his expenses?.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has spent the afternoon with Ellis Griffith: 'distinctly a good family man - kind & very considerate to his wife & simply doting over the baby'. The Liberals have won Southampton by thirty five, and Morley has been elected for Montrose by a majority of more than 1900. Has been working on his speech on procedure and articles for the Guardian.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has seen Vincent Evans 'firm in the faith & promises to write [to] Ballinger'. He will also 'scout for Ashton's letters'. Legal and business matters.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has returned from Scotland. The meeting at Dundee. Goes to Halifax the following day. The following week's great conference: We had a great fight over my proposals. Bryce was against my No Rate - Robson, Charring, Ford, Goddard, Whitley &c for it. We beat them by 3 to 1'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has returned from Lewes. Was delighted to receive Uncle Lloyd's letter. The children at Cricieth - 'Cricieth is where they want to be & I always feel so cruel & selfish to keep them up here when they would be so much happier & healthier down there'. The Boer War - 'what a smash De Wet has given the Yeomanry. Killed 56. List just in. Wounded & missing not yet arrived'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has returned from his holiday and been to the office. Have you seen the move to get up a national testimonial to me? Beth yw dy gyngor? I have my own opinion'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received no reply to his last telegram. Leave myself entirely in your hands - do exactly what you ask me to do. As a matter of fact you will handle the case very much better than I would'. Bangor was 'an immense success'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received no letters from home. Family news. The newspaper business - We have practically agreed on all the terms & contract is to be signed by parties on Saturday'. Incomplete.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received a telegram from Caer [sic] announcing that he has passed. The Boer War. John Gibson is 'over friendly'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received a letter from Captain Sinclair MP, aide-de-camp to Campbell-Bannerman, arranging an appointment for Friday. The list of offices for individuals is not yet quite ready. 'It is satisfactory that I am one of the first to hear for this letter was written last night. Winston & McKenna not yet heard which shows that they have not yet been reached even as names. It also means Cabinet I think for that is the first thing they settle'. He was also asked for an address at which he could be contacted promptly. 'Winston is very upset at the way the press are treating him'. Will contact William George the next day if there is definite news.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received a letter from Alfred Thomas congratulating him on his Bangor speech - 'Most brilliant he had read for many a long day. Rejoicing in the great reputation I am making &c &c'. The Hopkins business.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has reached London in safety - 'They failed to inflict even a scratch upon me although they [had] sworn to do for me. We dodged them beautifully & all they succeeded in doing was to kill one of their own men & to smash a policeman's skull. Poor fellows. I am sincerely sorry for both. Altho' the young fellow who died had himself alone to blame still I have no doubt he was perfectly honest & disinterested in his action'. Anticipates the Christmas festivites - 'a fortnight's peace on earth'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has placed Gwynoro's papers before Fraser, a 'good man & sound' who has written an excellent book on libel. Shrewsbury was very successful - 'Got it all our own way - so far'. Is now going to Grasgarth and speaks for Costello that evening. 'Oldham is great. There is a great swing around in the country'; has just told Rosebery of this. Is ready for the battle of the tithe on Monday evening.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has no time to write after the meeting of the National Free Church Council: 'It was a great success. As The Times today says it was so representative of Nonconformity as to ensure the acceptance of the Ll.G. policy by English Nonconformity. Very striking gathering. there were elements of opposition. ... English Press quite excited'. Incomplete.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has made arrangements for the funeral and has seen Gwynoro [Davies]. Has been persuaded to come down to meet the District Council, but must return for the debate on Disestablishment. Goes to Chester the next day.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has made an effective speech that day. 'Dywedodd Herbert Lewis ei bod yn un or rhai goreu wneuthum erioed. What a muddle they are in. ... here are two first class disasters in less than three weeks time. De Wet has got clear through the cordon with some slight loss of wagons & a few men!' Progress with the newspaper: 'Yr anhawsder ydyw cael dynion syn hollol groes mewn barnau a thymer ar gwestiynau eraill at ei gilydd ar hwn. Er engraiph [sic] cefais dau lythyr heddyw. Un oddiwrth Cadbury yn addaw £20,000 ar y telerau fod y papur ar linellau Xian Socialism. Llythyr arall oddiwrth Thomasson (hen aelod dros Durham) £20,000 arall ar y telerau fod y papur yn hollol individualist. Y mae ef yn bersonol yn erbyn Local Veto. Y mae gennyf yn awr - pe cawn y ddau yma i mewn - £66,000'. Incomplete.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has made an appointment to see Carr the following week. Armstrong has reported that the Huddersfield brokers are favourably impressed, but the reports from Liverpool are not as good. 'I stick to the business as long as there is a stone left unturned'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has lunched with Harold Spender of the Westminster Gazette. Is to spend Sunday with Dilkes at Shepperton. His work on the Licensing Bill. Plans for holidays in August. The Derobition Report.