16186 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects
Written at House of Commons. The insurance meeting. Business matters. The Orange Free State: 'There is evidently a big battle proceeding & there will be news tonight or tomorrow'. 'D. A. Thomas not here today. Shall talk to him the moment he comes here. He is our best card'.
Written at House of Commons. The Insurance Bill amendment is on that day, and it is very tame so far. Is to speak late that evening.
Written at House of Commons. The impression his speech has made on the House. 'Anson feeble & foolish. Said the Welsh revolt due to me entirely - quoted speeches of mine - which were cheered by the Liberals. Excellent up to the present'.
Written at House of Commons. The idea of a Welsh Minister is 'still as alive as ever. We simply threw a cloak of invisible green over him'. McKenna and Herbert Lewis are the possible candidates - 'Nothing has been changed & if the Lords let through our clause there will be a Welsh Minister of Education in the year of Grace 1908'. Suggests that William George should join them in a short sea trip to Lisbon in August.
Written at House of Commons. The Humphreys case. The Criccieth election - does Thomas wish him to come down? Has to be at Denbigh on Saturday and does not wish to miss another day at the office.
Written at House of Commons. The Humphreys case. The chairmanship of the party - 'All my real friends here are against my taking it as it will embarrass me'.
Written at House of Commons. The Humphreys case. The Budget speech has just been delivered - 'There is to be an allowance made to those whose incomes are between £400 & £700. What are we assessed at?' There are generous references in the newspapers to his performance on Tuesday.
Written at House of Commons. The Humphreys case; Sam T. Evans has foregone all fees. Business matters. Abel Parry has praised his speech at the unveiling ceremony highly and described Uncle Lloyd as 'a very original thinker himself'.
Written at House of Commons. The Humphreys case. Portmadoc Council - 'Penigamp. Another black eye for Casson'. Local schools - 'Put your back into this. You must get well in. There is better work to be done here than in District Council. You wd. be surprised to find how much can be done to improve the schools'. Plans to let Brynawelon. The argument in the House on foreign policy - 'No chance to chip in. Carried on exclusively by front benchers. Impression damaging to Govt.' Is addressing the Council of the Free Churches of Hackney that evening.
Written at House of Commons. The Humphreys case. Has just been to see Harcourt as one of a deputation from the previous day's meeting. Morley attended. His Leicester speeches. Dined with Asquith the previous night and met Sir George Lewis - 'I sat on the right of the hostess wh: was the post of honour'. The fall of W. R. Davies's case. Margot Asquith was 'very interesting. Discussed her husband's prospects most freely. Said his ambition was to lead the House of Commons'. Saw Lewis Jones in the lobby of the Commons - 'I gave him a good bit of my mind until he squirmed'.
Written at House of Commons. The House was adjourned for Campbell-Bannerman's funeral. Is going home to reflect on the Licensing Bill arguments. 'Winston very cut up poor chap. Looks worried & haggard. He insists that the Irish did the deed. He is very bitter about Redmond'. The journey to St Asaph. The result of the Kincardineshire by-election is 'first rate'.
Written at House of Commons. The House is proceeding well. The Opposition has been defeated by 108 votes. One Tory MP was suspended for calling Asquith a 'traitor'. The Conservatives 'seem to be working up to a row. They are angry at the spunk shown on our side'.
Written at House of Commons. The House has been sitting all night. Gwilym is much improved,
Written at House of Commons. The holidays are arranged. Business matters,
Written at House of Commons. The Guardian shows that William George did well at Porthmadoc. Has spent the afternoon in conference with Greaves, Sir John Jones-Jenkins and Herbert Lewis. 'Y mae wedi llyngcu yr holl gynllun'. Uncle Lloyd should not be alarmed about Charles Williams's predictions in the Leader - 'He is a mischievous old chap'.
Written at House of Commons. The great battle begins the next day. His Friday speech has been very highly praised. Is very disappointed that Uncle Lloyd is not coming up to see him.
Written at House of Commons. The government's intentions over the Licensing Bill - '... Iniquitous. Debate on the following day. I am off to rake up my choicest adjectives'.
Written at House of Commons. The Government was defeated on one of the Irish estimates. The previous day's debate; has been approached by Anson and Morant. Praise for his speech in that day's newspapers: 'Whole debate turned on me & they all talked as if I had Wales in [the] hollow of my hands'.
Written at House of Commons. The Government is still hesitating to strike in Merionethshire. Is to speak at Poplar that evening on behalf of Sydney Buxton. Hopes to speak in the House the following week.
Written at House of Commons. The government is 'doing badly'. Ritchie's speech. Plans to speak that night or the next day.