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Written at House of Commons. Scottish education is being debated in the House. Would like William George to send him one copy of a tied house agreement.

Written at House of Commons. 'Scored heavily last night. ... Everyone recognizes the thing as my deed'. A Tory correspondent claimed that he marvelled at D. Lloyd George's 'ingenuity & skill'. The Barmouth school site has been 'settled'. Harcourt wishes him to speak on the third reading of the Rating Bill the next day.

Written at House of Commons. Scored 'a splendid success' at the Free Trade Hall the previous night: 'I roused the immense & dense audience to a wild fury of enthusiasm. ... As regards voice & gesture I never spoke half as well'. Was told by Caine, 'You have made your reputation in England by that speech'.

Written at House of Commons. Scarborough was a tremendous success: '... one of the most remarkable meetings I ever attended. Threats of riot & disturbance. A good deal of interruption but I happened to be on exceptional form. Squashed them. Immense impression'. Gives details of the Budget.

Written at House of Commons. Saw Moss the previous night. Did William George receive the stuffed bird? Spoke in the House the previous night and 'dodged round' the Speaker 'completely'.

Written at House of Commons. Saturday's journey was 'delightful'. Friday's meeting was very successful. Is to meet John Morley that evening.

Written at House of Commons. Saturday's appointment has fallen through: '... my first disappointment in the London business'. The Bethesda quarry still stands good. Legal matters. Made a long speech in the Commons the previous night.

Written at House of Commons. Rufus Isaacs today 'cowed Cecil & Amery in a magnificent outburst of rage' which brought loud cheers. May be on the following afternoon. Has received a charming letter from Margot Asquith.

Written at House of Commons. Roberts's 'African fiasco'. 'Bryn [Roberts] made a very straight speech, ... I reserved my fire'. Family news.

Written at House of Commons. Roberts wishes to do the secretarial work for the Ellis Fund. The bank balance of the business is improving.

Written at House of Commons. Roberts will take the county courts for William George. Legal matters. 'Cardiff. Great collapse of Cardiff opposition. Greatest I've ever seen. We outmanoeuvred them completely & they looked quite silly. We pretended to meet them by putting off the Convention until the latter end of September - a much more convenient date for all of us & especially for the rural districts'. Has spoken on the Public Works Loan Bill.

Written at House of Commons. Roberts & Jones. A decision has been taken to bring in a bill on the land question: '... In order to put the Tories in a fix we mean to draft it on the lines of embodying the recommendation of the minority. It was my idea & they all feel in with it'.

Written at House of Commons. Robert Williams deceased. Has received a job from Thomas Lewis MP; it may be worth £3 to £5.

Written at House of Commons. Richard's examination results and the school reports of Mair and Olwen. The struggle over the Welsh Bill next week.

Written at House of Commons. Richard Lloyd's health - 'Take care of him. He is a good downright honest old soul. A perfect gem of a character however eccentric he may appear at times'. Legal matters. Barmouth Harbour.

Written at House of Commons. Richard has been appointed to Llangniew [sic] - through D. Lloyd George's influence with the Lord Chancellor. William Evans has just been appointed chief of the Bankruptcy Department.

Written at House of Commons. Rhyl is on the next day - 'We'll get another licking'. There is a meeting on Old Age Pensions that evening in Joe Chamberlain's private room. 'Joe is getting restless & means I think to kick over the traces. He won't do it over Transvaal but over the other'. Plans to prepare a speech on the Clerical Bill: 'The Tories are swearing - privately - at the folly of their Govt'.

Written at House of Commons. 'Rhyl - buddugoliaeth lwyr. We got the very clause I asked for when they defeated us by a majority of 98 in the House'. Has not yet spoken that evening - 'Am reserving myself for the Welsh amendment'. Should he attend the Carnarvon Boroughs Association on Tuesday? Must return for the Old Age Pensions on Thursday. Business matters.