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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Asquith has come out strongly in support of the land proposals. Percy Illingworth says that the land scheme is very popular in the north of England.

Mutilated.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Are leaving for the country. Encloses a letter (no. 2752) received that morning from Dr Horton. Has also received a letter from Alfred, Fishguard. Means to 'hit on straight from the shoulder' at the Tories if they go on. Is 'burning for an opportunity'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Are leaving early by motor car the next day. Suggests a day's fishing. The Budget has been well received and has heartened the Liberal ranks. The ballot of the miners is going badly. Even if the miners obey the directive of the executive to return to work, they will do so 'in a sullen & angry mood'. The dispute could well have been avoided 'but for an untimely fit of pedantry'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Anticipates the great fight the following day. Dillon and T.P. O'Conner spent several hours with him at Walton Heath - 'They are dead against proposing terms now. So am I. P.M. [Asquith] strongly in favour of unfolding his concessions at this stage. Carried the Cabinet against him. He was very upset. I am sorry'. Is most anxious to avoid a quarrel with the Irish at this point.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Another successful Cabinet meeting. There is a further meeting the next day to discuss the 'most drastic' of the land proposals which have made some Cabinet members uneasy. Will have a worthwhile speech ready for Swindon.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Another storm is on the horizon. Has spent all morning negotiating with the Labour Party over terms of compensation. 'Wrth gwrs fe fydd Lansbury a Snowden y tu allan i'r fargen - ond nid wyf yn hidio blewyn am danynt hwy'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Another Budget Committee. The Lords now are of great assistance. The debate in the Commons on education. Maggie, Megan and he have lunched with the First Lord of the Admiralty.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. An important Cabinet meeting to discuss the Navy - 'real genuine revolt against Naval Expenditure'. Has no idea of the outcome.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. A hard day's work. Yearns for a holiday but cannot take one for a few weeks.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. A Budget Committee. 'Peers very sorry for themselves. Lytton & Balfour of Burleigh both Unionists made powerful speeches for second reading'. Does not yet know the result.

Written at Treasury Chambers, S.W. Has returned from Devon. Is to have lunch with Crewe and dinner with Grey. Had breakfst with F.E. Smith - 'So you may imagine I am in the colydron [sic] of big events'.

Written at Treasury Chambers. The outcome depends on the miners' opinion of the measure. Regrets that it was not possible to accept their amendment, but the Liberal Party was too divided on the subject. Is still optimistic of a settlement.

Written at Treasury Chambers , Whitehall, S.W. Another very successful Cabinet meeting that day. Goes to Walton Heath for three days the following day.

Written at Trafalgar Buildings, Charing Cross, London W.C., 'Conference of Progressive Representatives on New Local Education Authorities.' The conference was a 'complete victory. Great fight. Lord Spencer opposed us from the chair. He paid me a most effusive compliment. We beat them by 3 to 1'.

Written at T'r Cyffredin. Family news. Delightful weather at Littlestone. Played much better golf. Received ten guineas for his article in the Liberal Review. Travelled with Harmsworth, MP for Caithness, on Saturday. He described D. Lloyd George as 'the most powerful man on our side of the House'. It is important to make a good speech at Bradford.

Written at The Westminster Palace Hotel, London S.W. Is attending an insurance meeting and hopes to receive a cheque in payment. Is wary of 'the crankiness of this pragmatist Scot lawyer'. 7 Pm - They have resolved to pay up. D. A. Thomas has not arrived as yet.