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Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Would like William George to be one of the directors of Y Genedl. May go to Brighton.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Would like to have £50 placed at his disposal at one of the banks. Is now going to ask his question on Leasehold Enfranchisement.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. William George's 'brilliant achievement at Penrhyn. It will give you a reputation & that is everything in business. Digon gwir "there's nothing succeeds like success". Once you score as an advocate you are a made man. Get a reputation for pluck & fluency & your "title is assured" `.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. 'We are now engaged in an attempt to prod the old man over the Disestablishment question & Rendel late last night wrote to tell me he couldn't write the letter which it is intended to present to Gladstone & desiring me to draft it'. Has prepared six or seven pages which have been submitted to the Emergency Committee. When Rendel see this, '"ructions" will then ensue'. 'I have the greatest difficulty in the world in scraping stuff for the Guardian. There is nothing doing which you are permitted to reveal'. Cannot now approach Rendel as '... we are in the throes of the most delicate negotiations where we have the greatest difficulty with Rendel'. William George's letter about Beresford's petition has been shown to the Lord Chancellor.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. The Stanley Reception Committee wish D. Lloyd George to present Stanley with an address at Caernarvon the following Monday, but it is the date of the third reading of the Irish Land Bill. Dick is 'very naughty'.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. The previous night's meeting was a superb success. Morley described him as 'the best platform speaker I have ever heard'. The reports in the newspapers.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. The meeting at Brighton was 'splendid' with 4,000 present. The purchase of a machine worth £400 for Y Genedl.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. The debate in the Commons - 'You wrong me in making a charge of idleness against me. ... Through no fault of my own I failed to catch the Speaker's eye. That was my misfortune & not my fault'. Spoke last night upon the refusal of the Government to sanction the establishment of a volunteer corps at Festiniog - 'It was only a clever piece of parliamentary manoeuvring. ... I raised some sort of hare'. Justifies his actions. 'My speech somewhat of a topic of conversation. I am getting to be regarded as one of those who represent the fighting Noncon: view on the question'.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. The attack by the Caernarvon curate upon D. Lloyd George at the Caernarvon School Board. How should D. Lloyd George react?.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. 'Swyddfa yn mynd rhagddo. Next year I hope to clear something that will substantially help us along. I have done quite as well as I anticipated to date'.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. 'Stuart Rendel has just invited me to dine with his son-in-law Henry Gladstone. I eluded it as it meant dress-suit'. Encloses the notes for a speech to be delivered on the Welsh Church at the Tabernacle; would appreciate the comments of William George and Richard Lloyd.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Spoke in the debate today and made the most important amendment the previous night.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Spent Sunday with David Edwards at Dulwich - 'It may lead to business'. Family news. Thomas Owen MP (the brother of Mrs Davies, Grasgarth) has been found drowned near Machynlleth.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Plans to go to St Helens and Crunstall to assist the Liberal candidate in the Bassettlaw [sic] by-election. The Tithe Bill - 'We must fight it step by step - even to the point of obstruction. But mind you - it is an admirable bill & I hope it will be passed. ... We should take care not to fight it except as a protest against the idea of its being a settlement of our grievance'. Parnell's stand is 'sublime. It shows what a leader he is & the stuff he is made of. It is a grand fight'. Gladstone's action has improved Liberal prospects in the Bassettlaw by-election: 'Never has he attended a more enthusiastic meeting than the one held in the Liberal interest last night'.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. 'Philip - Will attend to it this week. Herbert Lewis is not here today'. Is leaving for the National Congregational Union.

Written at House of Commons. Legal matters. Parnell. There is a rumour that Gladstone refuses to negotiate. 'Late' addendum - The rumour was false. There is every prospect of a settlement. Gladstone has given assurances to the delegates. D. Lloyd George and Sir Wilfrid are refusing to go to Bassettlaw [sic] to speak on behalf of the Liberal candidate 'unless he gives his adhesion to the Direct Veto'.