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Written at House of Commons. The Budget - 'The millionaires will give us a little trouble but that is to the good as it will correct an impression that we have been bullied by our rich men'. Has just signed the appointment for Chiltern Hundred for Austen Chamberlain who is contesting Joe's seat.

Written at House of Commons. The Bristol meeting was a tremendous success. There is a meeting of the Welsh Bishops the following day and the Bishop of St Asaph is to see Balfour. 'The Carnarvon resolution has created quite a sensation & they are also asking me what it means'. Reports of the Scottish tour.

Written at House of Commons. The Boer War; the retreat of Macdonald. The Tories 'are in a depressed state about that'. A report received from T. W. Russell on the war. His speech highly praised by Sir Wilfrid Lawson in the House. The Star has described him as 'the undoubted leader of the Welsh people ... no serious rival in their affections'.

Written at House of Commons. The Boer War. Has arranged to postpone his motion the next day 'on condition that Chaplin receives a deputation from the Welsh County Councils'.

Written at House of Commons. The Boer War: 'De Wet heb ei ddal etto. He'll get off in spite of the tightness of the corner he is in - but he may lose guns & baggage. That is the worst I think that can happen to him. Our Jingoes are clucking prematurely'.

Written at House of Commons. The Boer War. D. A. Thomas is not there. Leaves town the following day to secure peace and quiet.

Written at House of Commons. The Boer War. Barmouth. Encloses the Westminster Gazette which contains a cartoon by Gould - 'The Bull among the Band of Hope'. Is busy with the County Council scheme - 'Ceisio cael cydgyfarfyddiad o'r oll o'r aelodau Cymraeg o'r ddwy blaid. I am also drafting the Scheme'.

Written at House of Commons. The Boer War - Cronje's surrender and capture. 'Ymdrechodd ymdrech deg a gorphenodd [sic] ei yrfa'.

Written at House of Commons. The Bishop of St. Asaph has just left - 'very depressed, poor fellow'. He told D. Lloyd George that Hugh Cecil liked him very much and sympathised with the attacks on him.

Written at House of Commons. The birth of twins to Anita George - 'May they have much happiness in the strange land they have come to settle in'. The comment of Gowers, his secretary, was, 'Well he has made up for lost time!'.

Written at House of Commons. The Benefices Bill - 'I had a final fling'. Has spoken to a steamship owner about Phil.

Written at House of Commons. The Beddgelert railway. Leaves tomorrow to address a conference of nonconformists for the Northern Counties. Is to spend Sunday with Storey at Paxton, Berwick on Tweed. Captain Philip Davies.

Written at House of Commons. The battle over Merionethshire: 'Merth & Barry are taking all my time'. 'Govt will get through tonight without much damage. Joe [Chamberlain] is however working to get them out in March'. Has attended Sam's wedding.

Written at House of Commons. The battle over Merionethshire - 'We are organizing for a struggle and we mean to put up as good a fight as Wales ever saw. We have thought out our plan of action & it is a practicable & an effective one. 'But it will take time as he is busy participating in Commons debates. 'I am sanguine & so are the Welsh MPs chwarae teg iddynt'.

Written at House of Commons. The battle between the Board of Education and the Welsh County Councils over the scheme for a Joint Board for Wales: 'As you know it is my idea & I must see it through. The Bd. of Education was really opposed to it & today there was a deputation from the Welsh Councils to Sir Wm Anson & the officials. I went for them hot & strong. I think we have won'. 'Uncle Lloyd would have preferred my being in the House but he must remember my solid reputation depends more on the success of my Welsh policy than on brilliant speeches. The House know what I can do in the way of speaking but I have yet to prove what work I can put through'. Last night's meeting.

Written at House of Commons. The Barmouth mortgage. The House of Lords case comes on the next day - 'This takes my time tonight so can't speak on Redmond tonight'. Business matters.

Written at House of Commons. The Barmouth memorial. William George should wire Gwynoro Davies. Moved an amendment that evening. Is to dine with Sir Charles McClarren MP.

Written at House of Commons. The Barmouth Local Board; has seen T. W. Russell who wants an estimate of the amount required by the Council to complete the work. Endorsed, 'Replied 21/2/96'.