Dangos 6271 canlyniad

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is making good progress on Ireland. There are still 'many barbed wire entanglements' which lie ahead. But has already captured 'many formidable positions'.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is leaving to play golf. 'You heard how I had been "assassinated" yesterday in Dublin!' 'Poor Huwcyn ... He is a gallant fellow & the story of his capture thrills me with pride for my race'. Plans to make enquiries through the American Embassy about Huwcyn's fate.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is hard at work. Dick arrived last night and feels sure that Huwcyn is a prisoner.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is going to Walton Heath. Had breakfast that morning with Lord [ .?. ] - 'a most pleasant fellow'. Has heard from Dick who is first class.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is doing his utmost to reconcile the advice he has received from William George and from Uncle Lloyd. Has suggested a compromise to the Cabinet which has thus far been favourably received although Arthur Henderson is still resisting. His scheme has won the approval of Asquith, Kitchener, Bonar Law, Long and Balfour.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is 'conferring & advising - at great length'. Is making progress, but has some way to go.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is busy negotiating that day and the next. According to the Daily Mail, 'When in trouble send for Lloyd George'!.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is being cinematographed as he writes. Is to preside that evening over the Welsh dinner to Charles Hughes, the Australian Prime Miniser.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Irish news improving. The Cabinet split is not serious. Two or three might go but the important Unionist leaders will remain'.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. His concern for Uncle Lloyd. Is unable to leave Munitions at the moment. It is essential to maintain supplies for the next few weeks. Has more influence on the conduct of the war effort at the Ministry of Munitions rather than at the War Office: 'There I should be tied hand & foot by the military & that would not suit me. In fact it is full of peril. It broke poor Kitchener's heart. He had no powers - they were taken from him one by one & he became a miserable & abject figure quite pathetic to contemplate. I would rather be where I am than do that. Here I have full powers & I love the office'. Has grave doubts about going to the War Office and will give his reply to Asquith on Sunday. Hopes that G.P. is better.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has to decide by Monday whether to take the War Office or not. Would like advice. 'There is a great work to do there & my task here is almost accomplished. It will go now in its swing'. Considers Ireland 'a real triumph': 'There may be two or three resignations in the Cabinet but bulk of Unionists remain steady'.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has spent all day in the office. The naval news; British prestige has been damaged rather than the British fleet. Considers Uncle Lloyd's englyn 'amusing & scathing'.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received no word from Criccieth. Found the trip to Paris a very pleasant experience, 'useful for impression rather than business'. Clyde is proving 'troublesome' as usual, but is relieved that it is coming to a head.

Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has no time to write. Thanks for the letters and the advice. But Ireland has to be settled first.