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Written at House of Commons. That day's Colonial Conference; Deaking spoke - 'a regular gasometer'. Asquith and D. Lloyd George are to speak the following day. Cannot go to the City Temple that evening.

Written at House of Commons. That afternoon's debate; did not speak - '... it would have been a mistake for me to waste the one or two good shots I had & I shall reserve them for the Vote of Censure debate'. Describes the debate in the House. Megan's health.

Written at House of Commons. Thanks for William George's points. Plans to stay until the following evening; outlines his reasons. Legal matters.

Written at House of Commons. Thanks for the promise of books for the office. Is to dine with the drapers that evening. 'Talked out' the Isle of Man Church Bill in the Commons the previous night 'to the infinite amusement of the Liberals'. Is 'meditating an attack on the South African Committee for shielding Joseph. Much will depend of course on the character of the Report when it is presented'.

Written at House of Commons. Thanks for the letters from Brynawelon. Was very disappointed at his failure to attend the funeral. Has received many letters of congratulation on Friday's speech.

Written at House of Commons. Thanks for the account of the children and of the Criccieth Local Board. Is unable to attend the Pwllheli Eisteddfod. The Bill comes on the next day. Badly stained.

Written at House of Commons. Thanks for letters. 'Everybody has been very good to me - the Tories no exception to the rule'. 'Norwich was a Noncon: meeting got up by Judge Cozens Hardy's brother'. 'I never suggested a vendetta against individuals but against Hell. Vengeance is the poorest of games. I have no bitterness - except possibly against E.J.G. but men of all creeds & parties have treated me so well that my estimation of human nature has gone up. Anstruther the Government whip was so nice today - & the feeling of sympathy was universal'.

Written at House of Commons. Tends to approve of the idea of the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarvon Castle 'altho I see Uncle Lloyd is violently opposed to it': 'It will please the Carnarvon folk & show them that I can serve them unselfishly'.

Written at House of Commons. T. P. O'Connor believes that Redmond is becoming 'better disposed'. 'Tonight they want vote on Tariff Reform - but they have always taken that line'.

Written at House of Commons. Sums up the Budget: '1d. off tea, coal tax abolished & a considerable reduction of debt'. Ellis Davies's letter in that day's Guardian: 'confused & obscure'.

Written at House of Commons. Sugar deputations. Has lunched with the governors of the Bank of England to whom he was introduced by Asquith.

Written at House of Commons. Success in the House last night: 'Had to repudiate our own Front Bench. They tried to stop the fight but failed. Today the Rads are jubilant & the old crocks sulky'.

Written at House of Commons. Structural changes in the Post Office have led to problems recently. The Lords are to debate it that evening. The Russian Foreign Minister has dropped down dead. The Boer War: 'Westminster Gazette military critic predicts campaign will be over in a fortnight. Don't believe it'.

Written at House of Commons. Stead is to dine that evening; discusses a case in chancery. His retort to Balfour the previous day is reported in the press.

Written at House of Commons. 'Squared the agriculturists - Liberal & Irish this morning. So we are happy family once more'. Was up until 2.30 this morning. The news of Mary.