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Written at House of Commons. Thomasson, who donated £20,000 to the Daily News, is waiting for him outside. Enclosed the last Saturday Review. His speech at Rugby has been very highly praised. D. A. Thomas is not there today.
Written at House of Commons. This morning's meeting was amiable, but there is no settlement in sight. There is a further meeting the following day.
Written at House of Commons. Thinks the Insurance Bill will get through - 'Think we may get through in less time without guillotine so long as it is there in the background ready to operate if necessary'. Is prepared to make minor concessions (as on the Budget) to get the measure through committee. Found the Archbishop of Canterbury 'quite friendly' on the matter.
Written at House of Commons. Things went well in the Budget Committee that day prior to the Cabinet. Is very pleased at the progress made.
Written at House of Commons. Things are heating up. Believes strongly in fighting,
Written at House of Commons. Things are going badly for the government - over Ireland. Redmond's performance in introducing the debate. An Ulster MP made 'a rasping & powerful attack on the Govt. from the Unionist benches'. Wyndham's reply.
Written at House of Commons. Things are 'exceptionally dull', and there is to be no fiscal debate. Is anxious for a friendly discussion when the status of the Board of Trade comes up for debate. Goes to Folkestone over Sunday. The new home is not in order and the carpets have not yet arrived.
Written at House of Commons. There will be no dissolution of Parliament at least until after the Budget. The Cabinet is anxious to get it through the House. Asquith has approved his Budget proposals. Plans for the Christmas tree at Criccieth.
Written at House of Commons. There will be a need to guillotine the Bill to get it through the House as it is impossible to keep up these all night sittings: 'Luckily I feel quite fit so far. But human nature - the toughest - cannot stand this strain week after week'. Asquith is prepared to agree to the use of the guillotine but some Liberals are opposed to the Budget and would like to see it 'killed by time'. The result of the Cleveland by-election is 'not at all bad ...'. Mary's condition. Gwilym went down to Brighton that day. Squashed Perks that afternoon - 'much to the delight of the whole house'.
Written at House of Commons. There was enormous enthusiasm at the meeting with the Friendly Societies that morning. 'Believe I have squeezed the doctors'.
Written at House of Commons. There was a suffragette at his meeting at Castle Street last night. 'Giving evidence tomorrow morning for Christabel Pankhurst! Herbert Gladstone and I!'.
Written at House of Commons. There was a majority of 1330 for the Liberal in the Suffolk election - 'incredible'. The Beddgelert railway.
Written at House of Commons. There was a fright over naval estimates in that day's Cabinet. Has been made Chairman of the Cabinet Committee set up to consider military expenditure. Campbell-Bannerman is very pleased. Now has to tackle the Admirals and is to meet Sir John Fisher that night.
Written at House of Commons. 'There is nothing that would set you up so thoroughly as a sea voyage'. Is awaiting his turn to speak on the estimates: 'I mean to kick up a row on the Criccieth beach business'.
Written at House of Commons. There is no risk over the division. The Deceased Wife's Sisters Bill comes on in the Commons the following day. 'The Fisheries question is the only one I care for'. Has not seen the Pontypridd Chronicle - 'You really must not keep things from me', - or the Daily Graphic.
Written at House of Commons. There is no opportunity to speak in the House that day. Is absorbed by the education controversy and thus cannot concentrate on other matters. Had five meetings last week. Roberts's letter.
Written at House of Commons. There is much unrest and dissension within the two political parties: 'They know nothing of the facts that moved us to take the steps & the worst of it is we cannot tell them as it would give dangerous information to the enemy'. There is to be a meeting of leaders of the two parties the next day - Grey, Crewe and D. Lloyd George on the Liberal side, and Balfour, Bonar Law and Lansdowne on the Tory. The Liquor Bills are through. Is to remain Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Written at House of Commons. There is great satisfaction with Saturday's speech. Met the new German ambassador over lunch at Asquith's: 'Clever. Anxious to come to terms with Britain unless I am mistaken'.
Written at House of Commons. There is great joy that William George is to come up. 'Clifford & the Noncon: leaders been here for 2 hours on Clause 4'.
Written at House of Commons. There is general approval of the Education Bill in the country. Is preparing a scheme for apprenticeship in the mercantile marine and has been promised money by Asquith.