Miscellaneous Cuttings of a political nature.
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Miscellaneous Cuttings of a political nature.
Sir Samuel Thomas Evans Papers,
Papers of Sir Samuel Thomas Evans, comprising correspondence, 1876-1920, including letters relating to D. Lloyd-George, personal matters, such as family matters, UCW Essay Prize and Evans' death, political matters and the Welsh Church Commission; miscellaneous political papers, leaflets, notes etc, [1890]-[1910]; miscellaneous notes, pamphlets, notebooks etc. of a personal nature, 1875-[1919]; speeches and notes, [1900-1918]; papers relating to the Welsh Church disestablishment question, [1893], [1908x1910]; legal cases, 1894, 1910-1918; press cuttings, [1890x1918]; and miscellaneous material, 1881-1916.
Evans, S. T. (Samuel Thomas), 1859-1918
Letters Relating To David Lloyd George,
[See also Welsh Church Commission Nos. 77-116].
Wants Evans to meet him on the following Wednesday evening.
Enclosure [missing]. Refers to attack on Evans and Osborne Morgan in the press. 'It is malignant beyond measure.' Thinks Vincent Evans is responsible. Also note about Y Cymro.
Letter from Sir Henry Cambell-Bannerman,
Suggests that Evans should withdraw his Suspensory Bill. Considers that the Bill has served its purpose by publicising the issue. Insists that Disestablishment is still part of the Liberal Party programme.
Letter from W. J. Craig [London],
Glad that Evans could see him on 22 March.
Enclosure [missing]. Refers to Lloyd George and to Gee's visit to Cardiff.
Letter from Vernon Hartshorn [Maesteg],
Asks Evans to abstain instead of voting against the Womens Franchise Bill. Evans draft reply on reverse side of letter. Evans continues to oppose giving the vote to women.
Letter from J. D. Jerkins (Swansea),
Passes on a motion of congratulation from Fforestfach Liberal Association.
Thanks Evans for suggestions on Tithes Rules. Points out changes made as a result.
Letter from W. Thomas [Whitland],
Congratulates on success as M.P. Discusses Tithes Bill.
Letter from Arthur J. Williams [House of Commons],
Regarding meeting at Bridgend.
Letter from John Williams (Liverpool),
Congratulates Evans on his success in the passing of the Second Reading of the Places of Worship Enfranchisement Bill. C. M. Convention has appointed a committee to watch proceedings in Parliament and will give Evans assistance.
Letter from T. Rhondda Williams,
Pleased that Evans had made his maiden speech. Hopes to see him at Neath.
Charles Hanson.[Lord Mayor of London] to Lady Evans [telegram],
Sympathies.
D. Lloyd George to Lady Evans [telegram],
Sympathies. '...Long association with your late husband attached us very much to each other'.
Evans to Sir Henry Cambell-Bannerman [2 Draft letters],
Reply to Cambell-Bannerman's letter [see no. 14]. Did not wish to embarrass the Government. Has withdrawn motion.
Evans to Mr. Davies [?] [Draft letter],
Refers to article in the Post about conferring of Freedom of the Borough [?] on Evans. Has accepted and gives reasons. Does not object to the article.
Sir John Williams [?] to Sir Henry Jones [Draft letter],
Considers that Jones has misunderstood the terms of reference of the Welsh Church Commission - but he is not the only one. Considers the chairman [Lord Justice Vaughan Williams] unbiased.