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Written at House of Commons. The Commons is quiet at the moment and there is no sign of a rebellion against the Whisky Tax. Megan's teddy bear party. Asquith has informed him that the Sheffield meeting was most enthusiastic about the Budget. Churchill gave a similar report from Manchester.
Written at House of Commons. The Commons is now discussing the Irish question and 'distress in Donegal', and time is reduced for the Free Education Bill: 'On this question the Liberal leaders are showing funk. They don't want to fight. Great mistake of course'. Hopes to be able to speak in the debate and plans to put down an amendment. 'I have just seen Tom Ellis & it seems that we are all anxious to reserve their oratory for tomorrow'. Addendum: 'Division over Irish Question over & we are now in Free Education'.
Written at House of Commons. The Commons have reassembled, and he was received warmly. Family news. The appointment of Samuel T. Evans - 'He is a much improved man in every respect since his marriage. Much pleasanter & more friendly & he refused to join the Ellis Griffith intrigue against me. So I worked for him'.
Written at House of Commons. The Colonial Vote has been arranged for the following day. May be able to speak. 'Bad arrangements. Bannerman is a foozler. He will only get a perfunctory listless house owing to the heat'.
Written at House of Commons. The collapse of the Home Rule All Round debate. Has secured sixty-one promises from MPs to attend the Commons at 9 o'clock: 'The rule is that you must have 60 to ensure an attendance of 40. I think we are now safe'. Is to finish his speech - 'Material is alright. Polish is all that is now needed'.
Written at House of Commons. The collapse of the Education Bill number 4, 'very badly handled by the P.M. & Runciman'. Many depend on D. Lloyd George to retrieve the government's ailing prestige.
Written at House of Commons. The Chinese debate; Campbell-Bannerman has made 'a splendid speech - probably the best of his career'. Does not plan to speak in the House.
Written at House of Commons. The chairmanship of the timber company - 'Don't know whether I shall insist upon getting it. Responsibility is immense & it must necessarily engross bulk of my time but pay is double. I am rather afraid of it as I am new to this kind of work. What say you?'.
Written at House of Commons. The case Lewis v. Davies. The appointment of Sir John Puleston as Constable of Caernarvon Castle - 'a scandalous piece of political jobbery. But it will have its reward. It will disgust Llewelyn Williams & the Caernarvon Town Council. Still it gives Puleston great power in Caernarvon. ...'.
Written at House of Commons. The case is on at 10.30 the following day. Dick and Maggie both insist upon his sticking out for the £1,000; Maggie 'is already thinking of the improvements & embellishments she can afford to make in the new house out of this £1000!!'. Asquith has 'been a brick throughout' this affair. Churchill, too, has been 'a true friend'. Both are delighted at the outcome. His work is proceeding well in spite of all this. He is to dine with Lord Revelstoke that evening.
Written at House of Commons. The case has been on in the House of Lords that day. Asquith has been speaking for three hours. The case has been adjourned. Asquith made an impression. A meeting of delegates from the Patagonian Welsh settlement is taking place. Margaret has just left the House of Lords.
Written at House of Commons. The cartoon in the Daily Despatch. Plans to prepare for the debate on the Licensing Bill the following week.
Written at House of Commons. The Cabinet has resolved to find room for his Patent Bill, a bill to consolidate the patent laws and his Tonnage Bill - 'We shall be here until September at this rate'.
Written at House of Commons. The Cabinet has been unable to settle the Budget in time for Thursday because of Ulster. Has more time to prepare his speech for Monday.
Written at House of Commons. The Cabinet debated education that day. Then had lunch with Lord Elgin, Fowler and Campbell-Bannerman: 'Y mae'r hen foy yn gyfeillgar iawn a mi'. Ripon's appeal on behalf of the Catholic schools in that day's Cabinet. Goes to Bournemouth with the family on Saturday: 'I've a good mind to leave them there until they cough out their colds'.
Written at House of Commons. The Cabinet Committee has spent three hours considering the Lords' amendments to the Small Holdings Bill. Anticipates the Patents Bill coming on in the Lords: 'I believe they do not mean to touch its vitals'. The Daily Chronicle is to publish an article on his work at the Board of Trade. There has been a deputation to the Prime Minister about the status of the Board of Trade.
Written at House of Commons. The Cabinet approved unanimously of his request for a Commission on the Welsh Church and of his Merchant Shipping Bill. The Alfred Thomas case has been settled on excellent terms.
Written at House of Commons. The business accounts. Addressed a meeting at Maidenhead the previous night: 'Haldane & I. Y fi aeth a hi o lawer'. 'Broadhurst prophesied yesterday that I would be in the Cabinet within the next ten years - privately of course - nothing can prevent it he says'. 'It is wonderful how members come to consult me about parliamentary moves. They recognize me as an authority - dau neu dri y funyd yma'. Has introduced a deputation from the Menai Bridge District Council to the Board of Trade. The Board would not grant a pier, but allowed an enquiry.
Written at House of Commons. The Budget is over; Asquith, who spoke for over two hours, gave an impressive performance: 'Old Age Pensions at 70. 5/- a week & half the sugar tax off'. The satisfaction in the Liberal ranks now leaves D. Lloyd George free 'to initiate his own schemes'. 'It was time we did something that appealed straight to the people. It will I think help to stop the electoral rot & that is most unnecessary. If it went on it might react in the House & bring us down prematurely'. Spoke to Lords Knollys and Esher at Sir John Fisher's dinner last night. A telephone call from Wynford Philipps to Megan.
Written at House of Commons. The Budget has been well received throughout the country. Sir Edgar Vincent has described it as 'a remarkably fine Budget'.