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Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. There is good progress at the Conference. There is to be a further meeting the next day at his room at the Treasury.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. There is a report in the press that he was hit by an object on leaving the meeting the previous day: 'As usual in these cases a trivial incident has been grossly exaggerated'. Olwen's courageous behaviour. Is to dine with Rufus Isaacs that evening.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The storm is clearing in the political firmament. 'Labour party meek after the thrashing I gave them last week'.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The speech in the Commons last night was a great triumph. Has been summoned to see the King before he goes to Biarritz, probably to discuss the Budget.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The situation is improving ' ... but my task has been harder than even settling the Railway strike'. Finds 'both sides somewhat unreasonable. There is however a good deal to be said for the Irish'.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. 'The return of the ogre. K. attended a War Council today. We were all a little stiff but it will wear off. I have no doubt he will be furious - or rather is about Ordnance Board'.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The result of the Wick by-election is splendid. Is going now to Asquith's dinner; means to say very little except to propose Illingworth's health.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The result of the all-night sitting. Is now delaying his proposals for the use of the guillotine. Received two deputations that day.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The progress of the new house is 'disgusting'. Is going to Buckingham Palace to meet the King of Portugal.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The previous night he met the 'enraged city magnates' for the first time since the Budget. Was alarmed at the prospect, but the occasion was a great success - 'I quite conquered them. I saw they feared me for I had beaten them - so I spoke snootily to them but told them straight & salutary things'. The previous day's conference; is becoming very 'chummy' with Cawdor - 'He is my chief backer'. Is departing for Brighton with Megan.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The letters from home. Mary's condition; is glad that Olwen is of assistance. The comments in the Daily Mail and the Morning Post on the Limehouse speech - 'It has gone home'.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The Insurance Bill has received the Royal Assent. Has attended a Women's Liberal meeting. Is going to the theatre with the Master of Elibank. The women's meeting was a great success - 'Women outside were troublesome flinging things at the car but no harm done'. The Liberal Cabinet is delighted that the strenuous session is at an end. Is looking forward to rest and recreation. The announcement that the Royal Assent had been given to the Insurance Bill caused a cheer in the Commons.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The half-furnished condition of the house: 'Disgusting. That little Carnarvon man is not fit to entrust with the making of a dovecot'. There is a very important Cabinet meeting the following day.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The good news from home about Mary. Is receiving favourable reports about the Budget. Goes down to Brighton the next day to relax before 'the great fight' the following week. Is starting up a brand new organization to fight for the Budget led by Churchill and Sir Henry Norman.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The first meeting of the Insurance Advisory Committee went off well that day. Is on good terms with the doctors - 'neither hostile nor sulky'.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The doctors are still 'on the run', but successive counties are coming in to the scheme. Only a very few places (like Llandudno) will be left by the end of the week.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The debate on the Budget is proceeding well, and Balfour is 'good humoured but ineffective'. Redmond's response. 'The Attorney General said to me it was the greatest Budget since the great Gladstone Budgets & he could not recall a single Gladstone Budget which was its equal'. Is receiving widespread congratulations. Mary needs to be careful and cheerful to pull through.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The Committee stage of the bill should be completed by Friday next. 'I am the only member who is not a bit tired. In that respect Providence has been kind to me & I feel less worn out than I did a month ago'. Is to spend the weekend with the Attorney-General. There is great excitement in the USA about the Budget.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The Cabinet is at an end and his proposals have been approved. Is going to Walton.