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Written at House of Commons. His cold. Poor Baldwyn Lloyd. 'Sound & fury' characterize the Commons at the moment. The Genedl libel case - 'what a mess, but we ought to get out of this with a small payment into Court'.

Written at House of Commons. His attacks on the government the previous night. Leaves the following day to assist in the county council election campaigns in Brecon, Radnor and Montgomery: 'Most important from Welsh & personal point of view'. The government whips had to ensure that the Conservative MPs had to speak in the House for almost two hours to avoid a government defeat that day.

Written at House of Commons. His attack on the Sugar Convention last night was a triumph. There is delight in the Liberal ranks. Will send his expenses to William George.

Written at House of Commons. His attack on 'the Mayor of Birkenhead's lapse into snobbery. It will do him good. I was very annoyed & rattled & showed it'. The Bishop of St Asaph approves of his Llandrindod speech. The letter from the Vicar of Swansea in the Western Mail. 'The Mail in its leader is toning down but still hostile'.

Written at House of Commons. His arm is better and has been playing golf. Knows nothing of the march of recent events.

Written at House of Commons. His answer in the House on the Birkbeck Bank: 'Our fellows cheered for several minutes'. Is taking the Chair this evening at a dinner with Kitchener on his right.

Written at House of Commons. His amendment is coming on. There is no reference in the Queen's Speech to education: 'Disagreement in Cabinet over it so I hear'. Balfour is ill, thus delaying the fiscal debate. 'C.B. was on great form today, Austen replying very feeble'.

Written at House of Commons. He is gaining great credit from the Merchant Shipping Bill. Has received many congratulations, and the leading article in that day's Times praises the measure. The lobby representative of the Times describes D. Lloyd George as 'the only Minister who can get Bills through'. Hopes for an opportunity of getting through his Census of Education Bill: 'I am just as keen on that as on Merchant Shipping'.

Written at House of Commons. Having consulted Tom Ellis and J. Herbert Lewis, has resolved not to accept a seat on the board of Hardwoods Timber Company; might well have accepted the offer of the chairmanship. Ellis advised him to wait for better offers in due time. The previous night's speech was an immense success.

Written at House of Commons. Have started with the Disestablishment Bill. Osborne Morgan was the only one to speak 'from our ranks'. 'We mean to pursue a policy of absolute silence as far as possible'. Went against D. A. Thomas in a meeting of Welsh MPs. Has written 'a scorcher' to Beriah Gwynfe Evans for, 'He is doing but malingering at Carnarvon - "very bad"'. Evans had organized a week's campaign for D. Lloyd George during the Whitsun recess, but, 'I wrote declining with thanks telling him that it was just as well to make it clear at the outset that I do not mean to submit to a repetition of Genedl tactics & that I consequently had advised Alfred [Thomas] to withdraw the guarantee of his salary. That may cure him of his ailment'.

Written at House of Commons. 'Have just had my final fling at the Local Govt Bill. Smothered the Irish down'. Lunches with Lucy the next day. Would William George like to go to the Pyrenees this year?.

Written at House of Commons. 'Have forwarded Gwenogfryn & Tuberculosis by this post'. The previous night's meeting was a tremendous success: 'They would not allow me to sit down. "Go on. Go on", a regular roar. The agent told me that he was surprised at the universality of the demand for me from all parts of the constituency - mwy nag am neb arall medda fo. It will be a near thing'.

Written at House of Commons. Have carried the bill by a majority of six. D. Lloyd George's speech was much applauded. 'Stuart Rendel tells me that the Speaker volunteered a statement to him that I had spoken admirably'. Told in the division with Bowen Rowlands.

Written at House of Commons. Has written to the secretary of the Financial Reform Association explaining that he must be in Wales on the 22nd. Will also attend Portmadoc County Court. Has failed to see T.W. that day. Patagonia 'looks promising' and the new company 'seem to mean business'.

Written at House of Commons. Has written to the Liverpool Mercury and would welcome William George's comments - 'I couldn't help slating him. It is so confoundedly gratuitous & malicious. Even Tom Ellis says so'.

Written at House of Commons. Has written to Sir J. J. Jenkins. William George should send in an official application on behalf of the Barmouth Council. Is glad that William George is going to Madeira.

Written at House of Commons. Has written to Powys Cobb. Lunched with Sir Alfred Jones that day and was told that the shipowners are very pleased with the President of the Board of Trade. Jones has promised his assistance with the sailor apprenticeship scheme. The quarrel with the Turk over the Sinai peninsula.

Written at House of Commons. Has written to Cochfarf. Failed to take part in that day's debate. 'My office is becoming an embarrassment but I cannot regret it'. The Boers have captured a squadron of hussars. 'Why not details of the battle? Because we were beaten no doubt'.

Written at House of Commons. Has written seventeen pages for a column in the Guardian and arranged a meeting of the Welsh MPs. Discusses a legal case. Incomplete.