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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. His previous day's speech has been well received by the Liberals. Megan visited him at the Treasury for the first time that day. Success in Manchester.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. His meeting with George V to discuss the fixing of the Civil List and the proclamation of the Prince of Wales.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. His letters home. Gave dinner the previous night to Asquith, Grey, Crewe and the Lord Chancellor; discussed future plans freely.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. His health and throat are much improved and he is ready for Thursday. Argues against William George's suggestion of a banquet (at a guinea a head) to follow the Investiture. A luncheon would be more suitable.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. His discussion with the doctors. Hythe was excellent. Saw 'Oliver Twist' with the Churchills the previous evening.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. His 'cordial reception' at the annual meeting of the City Bankers and Merchants: 'They are in the main a Tory crowd but they are decent fellows'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Have returned from Walton Heath. Played golf with Percy Illingworth that morning. Is now going to Reading with C.F.G. Masterman until Tuesday and is then going on to Walton Heath to spend a weekend with members of the Land Committee in order to prepare reports and plans. William George should write to Downing Street.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has wired Dick to urge him to be examined by doctors when he reaches Panama. He received a most satisfactory report from the American doctors. Plans to travel down.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spoken to propose the 'guillotine resolution' to the House. His speech has been much praised by Balfour.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spoken on local taxation. The Tory opposition has been broken; 'They'll pick up again to be knocked down again'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spoken for ninety minutes on Old Age Pensions. His speech was well received. Olwen's letter from her new school.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent forty-five minutes discussing the drink question with the King. Urged George V to announce his intention to become a total abstainer during the war. Later received a deputation from the manufacturers of war munitions 'all Tories & drinkers - pressing for total prohibition'. 'Whilst I have been engaged all day on this gigantic problem I suppose my Welsh teetotal friends are occupied in nagging at me at Rhyl. Duw a helpo'r wlad sydd dan eu gofal'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent five days at Walton Heath. Goes to Middlesborough the following day. The land campaign was begun much too late at Reading. Was told by Northcliffe's secretary that the Tories are at a loss what to do in response to the land campaign.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day preparing the Bill for the press. Go to Worcester the following day to pick up the motor and then proceed to Llandrindod and Criccieth on Saturday. Received a tremendous ovation when he introduced his bill in the House.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on the drink question; breakfasted with the brewers. William George should look out for the King's letter. 'I hope to do more for temperance in a fortnight than your Rhyl bletherers can do in a century'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on the drink question and has moved the Cabinet along. George V has written to declare the readiness of himself and his household to give up alcohol for the duration of the war.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on the Budget, '... But it will be a stupendous task to get it through the House of Commons'. This might take until August. Is to dine that evening with the Incorporated Law Society.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on deputations and the Colonial Conference. Nancy has been seen by Dr Bertrand Dawson.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent a week addressing huge meetings, but is now very hoarse. Was unable to speak at Nottingham because of this difficulty. Will be unable to go to Glasgow on Monday if this persists. But his temperature is normal and his appetite good. Is to eat Irish stew with the Master of Elibank later on.