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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The strike has begun. Expects it to last for about two weeks. 'Suffragettes broken out once more. Smashed P.M.'s windows - shop windows in Oxford St. & Charing X. Lunatics'. 'Very trying week. Men are being led by Smiley - Scotch leader - capable - stubborn fanatical, but neither sagacious nor adroit. Short tempered role - a fatal weakness in a leader unless he keeps it well under control'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The report of the Marconi Committee gives great satisfaction, even the Tory report. Asquith plans to give a strong speech: 'He is in excellent form & spirit'. Is going to Walton Heath for the weekend to play golf.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The purchase of a suitable site at Llanystumdwy. Is going to Brighton for a week of rest and preparation.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The problem over Old Age Pensions has been largely solved. Will be in sole charge of the House the following day.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Port of London Bill is still going well. May speak. Goes to Bangor the following day and may be able to reach Criccieth.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The political scene at home has been 'profoundly modified' by the outbreak of war - 'The people know realities when they see them & they can take no interest in wooden rifles in Wales when real guns are blowing up live men in the East'. There are only scant references in the Tory press to the government's guillotine motion. The death of 'poor Llew Glas'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Old Age Pensions Bill is in the Lords, the Licensing Bill is in the Commons and is receiving numerous deputations. 'Sent a deputation of Irish landlords away with a buzz in their ears'. Expects the O.A.P. bill to go through. Enjoyed Blenheim. Searched for a nonconformist meeting at Woodstock and found a prayer meeting in a field - 'Know how difficult it must be for Nonconformity to exist under the shadow of this great palace'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The meeting at Ipswich was 'gigantic' in 'numbers & enthusiasm'. Does not expect victory. The Tories are spending large sums of money there; they 'mean to buy a triumph at any price'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The luncheon to Asquith was a great success. His reference to the Insurance Bill was 'most eulogistic & loudly cheered'. D. Lloyd George was forced to respond by the loud cries at the end. Is going to meet the miners now.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Glasgow meeting was a triumph. An article by Harold Begbie in that day's Chronicle.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. 'The French have made a bad start. For the moment it looks as if they were outclassed in sheer brain power'. There is as yet no serious attack on Britain by the Germans. Anticipates a long road ahead; 'I entered into it most reluctantly. Nothing but Belgium would have induced me to throw in my lot with the war party - but now we are in it we must go through with it whatever the cost to us all'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The French and the English are both engaged in fighting in Flanders that day. Is very busy.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The first shot has gone better than expected. The meetings were most successful - 'We shall win. Landlordism is doomed'. His Liberal colleagues, including Churchill and McKenna, are delighted - 'It has quite converted Winston'. Has played golf that day.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The death of Owen Hughes has caused him much distress: 'Although angular & obstinate he was loyal & true - such qualities will be missed'. Has suggested to Corrie Grant a month's adjournement of the Water Bill. Relates a story about Megan. Had lunch with the Asquiths that day.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Cabinet meeting to discuss Ulster and the land was most satisfactory. Will thus be able to place the entire land scheme before his next meeting at Swindon the following week. There is a further Cabinet meeting the next day.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Budget was a great success,
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Budget debate is on. The Tories are 'very flat', with very few in the chamber. Has just received a Scottish deputation. Regrets his inability to see more of William George when he was in London.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The boys are receiving their uniforms that day. 'Tell Uncle Lloyd for his peace of mind that I have written Sir Ivor Herbert to remind him of his arrangement about Dick'. Is going to Walton Heath.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. The Bill has gone through unamended. In the debate on the third reading Ramsay MacDonald 'in supporting the rejection of the measure delivered the most mischievous & insincere speech I ever heard from a responsible political leader on a grave occasion'. Asquith insisted that D. Lloyd George should reply - 'The general verdict was that I smashed him. Still there is no satisfaction in that. It does not help'. The strike in the coal industry; a ballot that day on the resumption of work. Is uncertain of the outcome.