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Written at House of Commons. Has made good progress and presented a revised estimate to the House. 'The opinion amongst the initiated is hardening in favour of the theory that the Lords mean to "chuck" the Budget. If they do there never has been such a delivery of our enemies into our hands since the Syrian army was striken with blindness'. He is being pressed to fight Birmingham - 'No other man can touch the hearts of the people like you'. Goes to Brighton the next day.

Written at House of Commons. Has made excellent progress on the Merchant Shipping Bill - following his escape from the Cabinet room.

Written at House of Commons. Has made a successful speech on education in the Commons. 'Great victory at Carmarthen. Had several telegrams. Read one to the House. That will crush incipient treason elsewhere. Greatest personal triumph I have yet had in Wales'.

Written at House of Commons. Has made a number of brilliant fighting speeches. Was ruled out of order in the House by one of Balfour's men. 'Great fight & much fun. Still going on merrily'.

Written at House of Commons. Has made a most successful speech in the House: 'Gave it hot & strong & full of pepper for them'. It was very highly praised by Morley.

Written at House of Commons. Has made 'a ferocious attack' on the Board of Trade on the question of foreshores. A local enquiry on Criccieth has been conceded. 'They are very civil to me - all these Ministers - as a result of my outburst'. Encloses a letter from Professor James Bryce MP, the President of the Board of Trade, about the Criccieth Harbour. A committee to enquire into the question of re-afforesting the Crown hills in Wales has been promised. 'I have another "row" on Monday over the Census Report where the Registrar General insults Welshmen by suggesting they made false returns'.

Written at House of Commons. Has lunched with the Bishop of St. Asaph who was full of praise for his handling of the Colonial Conference. 'I squared both Progressives & Moderates on London Electricity. First time it has ever been accomplished. Wont last long though I fear. But it has enabled me to stave off a crisis'.

Written at House of Commons. Has lunched with the Bishop of Oxford that day - 'a very attractive fellow - dirodres hollol. A great priest of the old type that sympathised with the people'.

Written at House of Commons. Has lunched with Lady Jeane. Benjamin Kidd was there. Is to speak in the Albert Hall the following day.

Written at House of Commons. Has landed, met by Margaret and Mair. Travelled with D. R. Daniel, W. H. Williams and Sir John Brunner.

Written at House of Commons. Has just visited the Claybury Lunatic Asylum - 'a most distressing & depressing spectacle'. Has his second great bill through now. Megan's toothache.

Written at House of Commons. Has just spoken to great effect on the House of Lords: 'Pulled the party together. Irish even pleased. Immense success. Saved us'. Asquith and the Liberals are delighted while the Conservatives 'look glum'.

Written at House of Commons. Has just spoken strongly attacking the Board of Education. The debate was on the Report of the Board of Education on the State of the Voluntary Schools in London - 'Of course I dragged in Wales'. Includes note from Richard Lloyd George: is with Gwilym beneath the gallery in the House listening to the debate. 'I like the new house much better than the old one. Wedi bod yn ysgwyd llaw hefo Will Crooks.'.

Written at House of Commons. Has just spoken on the Budget to a very quiet House. Has breakfasted with Fisher, the Prime Minister of Australia, that morning.

Written at House of Commons. Has just spoken for fifteen minutes on Herbert Lewis's amendment. Intends to speak on Redmond's Home Rule motion. Won the Manchester Licensing Cases.

Written at House of Commons. Has just spoken briefly on the London Education Bill. The previous night's meeting was a great success.

Written at House of Commons. Has just spoken briefly in the House; 'House almost empty throughout debate owing to phenomenal heat'. Would like to receive the Liverpool Mercury.

Written at House of Commons. Has just scored his 'greatest success - far and away - in this House', and has been highly praised by Harcourt. 'The effect was prodigious. Members shouted Bravo! House crowded before I sat down. Greatest effect of all. Ellis Griffith who meant to reply, slunk out fel ci a'i gynffon tu ol'.

Written at House of Commons. Has just returned from a delightful visit to South Wales. 'The Welsh drama is about to triumph & may well revolutionise the English theatre'.