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Written at House of Commons. Churchill's speech has enraged the Opposition but has much encouraged the Liberals: 'It was the right word at the right moment & I am glad that I am largely responsible for it'. The future is uncertain. Asquith has been stung by the insolence of Carson's reply that day. Uncle Lloyd.
Written at House of Commons. Chance's offer of £10,000. Was begged by the whips to remain in London; 'I took advantage of that to urge the Liberationist Society into action over the Horncastle election' where the Liberal candidate is pledged to oppose disendowment. The Society is to send Fisher to interview the candidate. 'The situation is a grave one. I am prepared to go down to actively oppose the fellow. Don't you agree?' A letter from Chance.
Written at House of Commons. Chance is to visit Patagonia. 'I am absolutely at your disposal with regard to next week & it is for you to say'.
Written at House of Commons. Chamberlain has delivered 'a very remarkable speech on the Australian Bill striking for the admissions it contained applicable to this country & to South Africa. It is worth reading'. His statement 'that he would not force a colony to remain within the Empire is startling'. Greaves is coming up.
Written at House of Commons. Chaired the Liberation Society conference. Next week is very heavy,
Written at House of Commons. Cecil's attack on the government. Was prevented from participating in the debate by 'important business'. Legal matters; the Southampton affair - '... couldn't afford to let it pass even for the House'.
Written at House of Commons. Carried the second reading of the Welsh Sunday Closing (Amendment) Act without a division. Was not required to speak: 'The Tories recognizing our temporary supremacy did not dare to challenge a division'. Has been in correspondence with Professor Hughes as a result of the Caernarfon speech: 'I think I score heavily but I dare not publish the correspondence as I attack his management of the Hospital Fund & I have no desire to be bothered with a libel action for inadequate cause. However I mean to challenge him to publish. I'll send you copies'. Is 'pushing forward with the County Council business'. The Boer War.
Written at House of Commons. Carmarthen 'an immense triumph ... [in] numbers & enthusiasm'. 8,000 attended the Saturday meeting. Spoke on Friday and Saturday.
Written at House of Commons. Cardiff an immense success. Has no time to write,
Written at House of Commons. Cannot write well because he has strained his thumb. Nor can he play golf for a few days.
Written at House of Commons. Cannot make it - 'I am as deaf as a post'. The doctor is to ...,
Written at House of Commons. Cannot make it - 'I am as deaf as a post'. The doctor is to operate on Tuesday. Olwen's ill-health.
Written at House of Commons. Cannot come down the next day. There is to be a debate the following Wednesday on the financial proposals for the war. 'I am going into them carefully tomorrow & if there is anything to fight in them I'll talk'.
Written at House of Commons. Campbell-Bannerman is sinking and has arranged his own funeral. The success of the meeting at the Queen's Hall 'in spite of a gang of rowdies who got in & 2 or 3 suffragettes. Made one of my very best speeches. I was in ripping form'. Is now negotiating on the two outstanding docks.
Written at House of Commons. Campbell-Bannerman improved - 'What a tenacious old boy he is. ... He is a fine old chap'. He is displaying his fine qualities in his illness.
Written at House of Commons. Came to the Commons to cheer Wil Crooks and to arrange a meeting with the Bishop of St Asaph. There is a feeling in the House that the government is close to collapse. Hears that the Rye by-election is going to be won.
Written at House of Commons. Business matters. The Humphreys case. 'Tell M not to be anxious about ship. ... The vessel is bound to be late as Phil could not put full sails upon her'.