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Written from Chancellor of the Exchequer. Advises William George to accept, not to go on, in the case. Goes to the South of France the next day.

Written [?from Buenos Aires]. Has had a long talk with Dalziel: 'He is not impressed with the brilliancy of our London partner's capabilities'. Herbert Lewis has gone to Ostend and is to return on Monday. Shall 'stimulate T. W. Russell to action'.

Written c/o S. Moss. Is leaving for the meeting which promises to be a very big one. Returns to London the next day.

Written at York Station. Has just met Storey who 'means to unseat the candidate who defeats him'. Returns to the House of Commons on Monday. Is to spend Sunday with Furness, the great shipowner.

Written at Woodburn, Rutherglen. The Glasgow speech was 'an immense success in every way - audience huge (mostly paid for tickets), enthusiasm & reception of speech'.

Written at Winter Palace, Zimiez-Nice. Has been playing golf with Crossfield at Cannes and has had a long chat with Lord Rendel who referred to D. Lloyd George as 'the success of the Ministry'. Rendel advised him not to press for a higher salary - 'You have a great political future in front of you. Your position is largely due to the belief of the people in your sincere interest in their welfare & in your being above all pecuniary considerations. ... You are bound to be advanced in the course of the next 2 or 3 years & your permanent advancement will be much more assured than if you impaired your influence now by pressing your claim for pecuniary advancement'. Tends to agree, and would welcome the opinion of William George and Uncle Lloyd. Has received 'an excellent letter' from Churchill, 'most kind and sympathetic'.

Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Is playing golf. Plans to stay on for a few days as he anticipates a heavy work load on his return.

Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Have motored over the mountains to Monte Carlo that day: 'one of the finest runs in the world'. 'Did not visit the tables. Masterman tried to but he had no card & he looked so shabby they would not let him in. He is furious'.

Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Has written to Maggie at Routh Road. Would like to receive full details of William George's Manchester meeting. Is leaving on Tuesday and hoped to reach London on Wednesday night.

Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Has come over to order photographs for the South Wales Daily News which is to issue a special supplement when he receives the freedom of Cardiff. Has received no letters. May stay on for another ten days 'unless Bd of Trade want me. They need me for they have made a jolly mess in my absence of the Lancashire cotton trouble'.

Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Discusses a legal matter. Is to return on Sunday. Is grateful for Uncle Lloyd's very interesting letter.

Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez, Nice. Motored over to Monte Carlo to see Alfred Spender of the Westminster about the Tribune. Received a wire last night stating that the Tribune was to cease publication in a few days. Is very anxious to save the paper: 'It would be a misfortune were our only 1d London morning to fail through lack of support when the Tariff Reformers are buying up the press'. 'I hope to be in London Wednesday night but feel very disappointed that M. cannot see her way to bring Olwen & Megan. She might have managed that'.

Written at Winnipeg. Their proposed tour through the western provinces. The situation in the Transvaal looks very grave. Will return at once if Parliament is re-summoned.

Written at Windsor Hotel, Montreal. Plans to journey to Ottawa. 'Today is a holiday. It is Labour day here & we are off now to see the demonstration'. 'No idea it was so beautiful. This city, in fact this province, is overchurched - Churches without end - gorgeous magnificent - mostly Catholic - Protestants following suit. Far too many for the population & I should say too costly for their resources'.

Written at Windsor Castle. Is receiving great generosity. Is going with Churchill to London to work for a few hours, but is returning for dinner that evening. There was a great crowd at Windsor Station last night on their arrival - 'Ni wnaethant unrhyw sylw o Winston [Churchill] nag Alfred Lyttleton'. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd George.

Written at Wimbledon Common, S.W. Is playing golf with Tim Davies. Family news. Spender is coming the following day to spend Sunday.