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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has not yet had time to scan the Insurance Book. The previous day resulted in confusion - 'We are throwing away a great opportunity through sheer pedantry. We must now scramble out of the pit into which we have stumbled best way we can'. Megan.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has not written for two days because he has spent much time with Lord Rendel who was also staying at his Brighton House. Is awaiting a private deputation on motor cars headed by Prince Francis of Teck. Is not going to the Guildhall.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has no news other than Gwilym's move to Llandudno,
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has no news of importance. Is most busy - as usual,
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has made good progress, but the doctor wishes him to take another three weeks to harden the vocal chords. 'My voice now is clear as a bell'. Is permitted to smoke! - a pipe.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has begun his work again,
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been very busy all day. The second reading of the insurance scheme is to take place on the 22nd and 23rd.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been playing golf at Walton Heath, but is now back working on the Budget. Had breakfast with C. P. Scott who is 'quite satisfied with things'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been playing golf at Walton Heath with Llewelyn Williams, Donald and Riddell. It was very cold with some snow. Has received a cheerful letter from Dick.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been playing golf at Walton Heath. His golf is improving. Agrees with Uncle Lloyd that some of the London doctors 'are taking their physic badly'. The Tories despair at the Liberal success.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been lunching with Colonel Seeley and General Byers. Is speaking for the 'Batus' tonight.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been extremely busy and unable to write. Is preparing for next Monday's speech on the Insurance Act. There are a number of important Cabinet meetings; Home Rule is the main problem. The Irish are asking for far too much: 'Hen dric Gwyddelig a Chymreig o ran hynny hefyd'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been delivering a panegyric to Hugh Price Hughes. Is glad that Dick is there.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has already spoken on the Port of London Bill. Is receiving widespread congratulations on becoming Constable of Caernarvon Castle. Leaves at 8.30 am for Bangor on Tuesday morning.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch with Harry Laudes that day to discuss 'pit ponies'. Laudes, a former miner, is much interested in their fate.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch with Churchill that day to meet the Khedive: 'Very genial & highly intelligent' - he knew Williams of Fishguard. There is to be an official dinner that evening, to be attended by the Bishop of St. Asaph and Herbert Morgan.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch that day with the editors of the Lancet and the British Medical Journal. Had the company of David Davies MP for breakfast. Professor Henry Jones stayed the previous night.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch that day with Sir Joseph Ward, Lord Esher, Beerbohm, Free, Spender, the Master of Elibank and Massingham. His speech in the House which had been upset by Hobhouse. Goes to Hindhead the following day.