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Written at House of Commons. The results of the West Houghton and Westmoreland by-elections. 'Rufus [Isaacs] & Samuel smashed the Marconi slanders in Court today'. Much resents the rumours that he made large sums of money out of the Marconi contract with the British government - 'I never had a penny in it'. Had lunch with Asquith that day; he and his colleagues are very pleased with the result of the action.
Written at House of Commons. The result of the Pembrokeshire by-election has 'quite choked' Asquith. D. Lloyd George said to him, 'Now you must give them Disestablishment', and he replied, 'Yes, they deserve it'. The result has exhilarated & heartened the Liberals here & to a corresponding degree depressed the Tories'. Is to spend Sunday with Churchill at Blenheim Palace. Met Count Metternich, the German ambassador, over lunch at Sir Edward Grey's house on Wednesday. Grey has assured him that Metternich will report his every word to the Kaiser. J. P. Prichard has just left.
Written at House of Commons. The result of the Chertsey by-election. Ashton. The Genedl,
Written at House of Commons. The result of the Blaenau case. The motion on Disestablishment is now being debated, and Prichard Morgan is making 'a long rambling dreary speech', to be seconded by Dillwyn. Anticipates a very long, tedious debate with only ten to fifteen minutes for his own speech - 'It would be hardly worth while, would it?'.
Written at House of Commons. The result of the Altrincham by-election is better than anticipated because of the change in the nature of the electorate since the last general election.
Written at House of Commons. The restful weekend will stand him in good stead for the late night on Old Age Pensions that evening. Encloses the 'remarkable article' from that night's Globe. Megan at Norwich - 'Became very chummy with Rider Haggard who was there. He is a cheery soul'.
Written at House of Commons. The response of the Committee was favourable over Rhyl, but the final decision has not yet been taken. Has not yet spoken in the debate.
Written at House of Commons. The reports in the newspapers on his speech of the previous day. There are plans to declare the Isle of Wight in default. Family news. Goes to Llanelly the following day and Gloucester on Saturday night.
Written at House of Commons. The report in the Guardian of William George's speech at Caernarfon. His attack on Balfour over the Licensing Bill - 'Tories furious. Temperance men delighted'.
Written at House of Commons. The report from MacNaughton and the specialist on Mary's condition - 'They took quite a cheerful view of the case - with time, patience & careful nursing'. They were much impressed with Dr Davies's intelligence and knowledge and Anita's nursing care. MacNaughton did not believe that Maggie's services were needed now. They regard Mary as 'an excellent patient'.
Written at House of Commons. The relief of Ladysmith remains unconfirmed. The previous day's Commons debate - 'The general idea is that Chamberlain triumphed for the moment'.
Written at House of Commons. The rector. Old Age Pensions - 'carried two most important amendments against the Government today. Adds two millions at least to the Bill. It is curious how two or three of the Tories voted for me'. Legal matters.
Written at House of Commons. The rain. The clerical bill has gone well,
Written at House of Commons. The rain has brought millions of influenza germs to London. Was meant to dine with Bonar Law that evening, but he has a cold. Campbell-Bannerman is still unwell.
Written at House of Commons. The railway. Has agreed to too many engagements, '... but there are reasons for each engagement'. Is to speak at Holloway to the Calvinistic Methodists on Wednesday. Has attended another meeting in Bannerman's room on the London Bill. Does not plan to speak on the second reading: 'It is not a second reading Bill. No big principles involved'.
Written at House of Commons. The Radnorshire results. The dinner with the King. Is going to Exeter Hall: 'I had no speech & he gave a good one to me. I am going to deliver it as he said it'.
Written at House of Commons. The quarries. 'The other affair didn't come on to day. It may tomorrow. I don't care much. It can only end one way & that is in exculpating the calumniated party'. There was a great debate on South Africa.
Written at House of Commons. The Pybus motion,
Written at House of Commons. The Pybus case. Tom Ellis has given an interview to the South Wales Daily News 'on question in dispute between S[outh] W[ales] Liberal Federation & Cymru Fydd in which he decided on all points in favour of the latter. Go dda ynte? Y mae yn gweld pa ffordd y mae'r gwynt yn chwythu'.
Written at House of Commons. The Pybus case. The National Council amendment - 'We came within an ace of upsetting the Govt. - They are thoroughly frightened & I hope to induce them to help us on the 9th Clause where I propose once more to raise it'. Vincent Evans's contribution in that day's South Wales Daily News.