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Written at House of Commons. There is an improvement in the situation, but '... there is a great discontent in the party & for the moment the P.M.'s stock is very low'. Asquith now regrets not following D. Lloyd George's advice: 'He has a set of flatterers around him who do him no end of harm'. There is talk in Radical circles of Asquith resigning and D. Lloyd George forming a government: 'I discourage that sort of talk as it is full of mischief'.
Written at House of Commons. There is a sub-committee the following day about the convention '& I don't want to let the other fellows to get any advantage'. The Committee Scheme is in favour of a single Federation for Wales. Sam Evans has suffered 'a most extraordinary accident'.
Written at House of Commons. There is a serious Cabinet crisis: '... this place is reeking with lies & you never know what to believe. Each man circulates the rumours he believes in - & he believes exactly what he wishes to be true'. Last night's dinner.
Written at House of Commons. There is a meeting the next day to discuss how much to publish. The outcome will depend on the courage and resolution of the Cabinet.
Written at House of Commons. There is 'a glorious revolt' within the Liberal Party against the Army. Jack Seeley, however, is 'an empty headed jackass & he has made a mess of things'.
Written at House of Commons. There is a debate on the Irish University that day. Has no intention of speaking but will vote against it. Last night was 'a great fiasco for the Tories. They anticipated great results but were sorely disappointed'. Is unsure of the intentions of Joe Chamberlain and his followers towards the government. They are unlikely to precipitate a dissolution at the moment. The Speaker has refused a motion for an adjournement on Merioneth that day but he may grant it on Monday.
Written at House of Commons. There are many Cabinet meetings,
Written at House of Commons. The Women's Deputation passed off very well. Thinks that they are likely to be defeated in the vote by a small majority - 'all the fault of the militant section'.
Written at House of Commons. The wild women start that night! Played golf that morning at Combe Hill: F. E. Smith and D. Lloyd George against Cape Guest and Masterman - 'We beat them out of sight'.
Written at House of Commons. The 'Welsh Notes' in the Mercury. 'As to Merioneth I wouldn't of course be displeased with an invitation - but the worst of it is you must consent to stand before they submit your name. That I cannot do in any event. I must stick to my guns in the Boroughs'. Is to dine with Edward Blake that evening. A wire has been sent to Sam T. Evans. Would William George prefer S.T.E. or Brynmor Jones? The latter would 'go for that fee I think'.
Written at House of Commons. The Welsh MPs have carried his motion that there should be an amendment to the address on Welsh land, to be moved by Sir David Brynmor Jones. 'William Jones is to move the adjournement of the House on the Penrhyn business on Tuesday night'. 'Dwl iawn yw Araeth y Frenhines. Dim llawer o addewid am chwareu'.
Written at House of Commons. The Welsh MPs are dissatisfied with the concessions in the Disestablishment Bill. It has thus been saved because their dissatisfaction has won over the support of Liberal Churchmen for the measure.
Written at House of Commons. The Welsh Cause is on that day, and he may participate. William Jones has delivered 'a very fine speech' which 'quite thrilled the House'. Is very pleased at this because 'poor W.J. was getting out of favour with his constituents for his neglect of his parliamentary duties & I had been urging him to take part in debate'.
Written at House of Commons. The war is not yet over. Is to go home to prepare a speech for ...,
Written at House of Commons. The war is not yet over. Is to go home to prepare a speech for Birmingham Thursday evening. 'In the chair of the meeting of the Nonconformist Political Council'.
Written at House of Commons. The vote on the tithe: 'Ar y cyfan credaf y profa fod gennyf asgwrn cefn a barn o'm heiddo fy hun'. Has more faith in Evans Jones than in Manager Rees - 'sleek, catlike, dangerous fellow, Judas'. Made an excellent speech last night.
Written at House of Commons. The vote on the Licensing Bill. Hopes to get to Carnarvon on Wednesday evening. Has been opening new premises for the Echo.
Written at House of Commons. The Volunteers are under discussion that afternoon. Balfour answered very badly a question which D. Lloyd George put to him. Osmond was willing to assist. 'Our people very sanguine about Brighton. I think the thing is almost impossible'.
Written at House of Commons. The Unemployment Bill - 'No excitement & yet it is one of the most revolutionary departures of modern times. The Tories don't realize what they have let themselves in for'. There is little hope of achieving anything next week for 'The Tories have got wind of our having something up for Monday'.
Written at House of Commons. 'The Turk is tumbling into Gehenna. Courage is always the last virtue to flee - & the Turk has lost that'. His interview with the Bulgarian Minister. William George's twin sons.