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Written at House of Commons. Osborne Morgan has informed him of the admiration for his efforts 'on the skilful way in which I handled the case'. Is to meet Gwynoro Davies the following day. Massingham, editor of the Daily Chronicle, has promised to write an article in support of his amendment on the National Council. Hopes to persuade Paul of the South Wales Daily News to do likewise.
Written at House of Commons. Discusses the Pybus case. Expects his amendment to come on. The meeting at Ferndale was 'a tremendous success'. See the report in the Western Mail.
Written at House of Commons. The Pybus case. The National Council amendment - 'We came within an ace of upsetting the Govt. - They are thoroughly frightened & I hope to induce them to help us on the 9th Clause where I propose once more to raise it'. Vincent Evans's contribution in that day's South Wales Daily News.
Written at Ormond House, 63 Queen Victoria Street, London E.C. Has spent a day at Woking with the Speaker, Sir Joseph Lease and Cairston Case; 'Lease & I gave the speaker & Cairston a very good thrashing which they took in good part'. Lease believes that 'this Preferential Tariff business will smash the Tory party', but does not anticipate an immediate dissolution of Parliament. Has no faith in R. O. [Roberts]; 'Bangor is doing nothing. Could you buck them up at all?'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Roberts & National Press: the terms conceded by Prichard are certainly rather stiff'. Stayed at Herbert Lewis's flat the previous night and has received two letters from him: 'he is deeply grateful, poor chap, for what I have done'. Welsh Disestablishment comes on on Monday, but his amendment will not be debated for a few days. Asquith was not to be seen at the Commons the previous day.
Written at Gwalia Hotel, Llandrindod Wells. 'Llwyddiant mawr ydyw'r gynhadledd. Cariais boreu heddyw yn gwyneb gwrthwynebiad cryf benderfyniad chwyldroadol yn ffafr ymreolaeth all round'. Changed only a few words to please Thomas Gee. 'I fairly rushed the Council by as final reply. Some of them didn't like it & they'll like it less tomorrow but they had to vote for it'. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd-George, '... Dim ond gogio altro ddaru'r brawd a siaradodd yn benigamp. ... Pawb wedi colli mewn admiration o'i oratory a'r wraig nid y lleiaf'.
Written at House of Commons. 'What a mess they have got into. The Liberals blame Ellis for bad whipping. Poor chap, he is down'. Thinks the Carnarvon Boroughs Executive should be summoned for Thursday.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. 'The Conway proceedings. ... Lloyd was anxious throughout to shirk the real issue'. 'Glorious meeting' at Prestatyn. His work for an Insurance Company. 'Has Uncle Lloyd got over the exposure of himself as a false prophet in the Drapers business?' Family news.
Written at House of Commons. The Storey case,
Written at House of Commons. The Licensing Sessions. The Storey case. The Berriew Educational Scheme. Hopes to be down on Friday. Has Uncle Lloyd heard from Alfred Thomas?.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The funeral was 'a Methodist gymkana'; 'they spat on him whilst alive but they pounced on his bones like beasts of prey or carrion birds - they wouldn't allow anyone to get near'.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Legal matters. William George should write to him at Abertillery. Tom Ellis is annoyed with Y Goleuad. Asquith has accepted D. Lloyd George's amendment.
Written at Ferndale. Last night was a success. Goes to town to meet Storey on Thursday. The Cymru Fydd conference that morning was most successful; 'Elfed was present & promised to help us to stamp the country'.
Written at Sunderland Echo Co. Ltd., 14 Bridge Street, Sunderland. The case is 'getting on like a house on fire. Think we ought to squash them'. Has been to the ironworks of Tyzack and Co. to collect evidence, and visited one of the leaders of the Independent Labour Party in the town. Plans to go to Newcastle, Sheffield and Manchester to see witnesses.
Written at Sunderland Echo Co. Ltd., 14 Bridge Street, Sunderland. William George's success at the Police Court. Has been 'searching up the slums for dismissed workman who might be useful to us. Got him. Excellent evidence from the poor chap. He had been dismissed because he got drunk at his sister's wedding & failed to turn up at his work the following morning'. Plans to go to Newcastle, Hartlepool and Sheffield.
Written at The Oaks, Preston Park. Has come for a rest,
Written at St Ermins Hotel, Westminster, S.W. Has returned from Durham; 'we had a tip top meeting'. Is to meet the Archbishop of Canterbury the following day to discuss 'the Welsh Clause. I want him to save even a remnant of it in the House of Lords'.
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 Albion House, 122-6 High Street West, Sunderland. A legal case - 'You may take it that we are I am sorry to say beaten'.
Written at House of Commons. Has seen Russell about the Barmouth case. Has notes in that day's Guardian. His amendment may be reached that evening.