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Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Has walked across the park. Campbell-Bannerman is weaker. Would much like to introduce his Port of London Bill. Has bought the Millwall Docks; now only Surrey Commercial remains. The Bishop of St. Asaph, Mary Davies (the singer) and Elfed are coming to tea.
Written at Cheyne Place. The effect of his speech at the Queens Hall. The Asaph Bill is going well; 'I want education out of the way to fight the publicans'. His cold is better, and is going out for a walk with Spender. No change in the condition of the Prime Minister.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. The Prime Minister; Morley saw him that morning. Their conversation. The Liberals are very pleased with D. Lloyd George's speech the previous day. Had meant to put in a word for John Hugh that evening, but is forced to go home to nurse his cold.
Written at House of Commons. Campbell-Bannerman is sinking and has arranged his own funeral. The success of the meeting at the Queen's Hall 'in spite of a gang of rowdies who got in & 2 or 3 suffragettes. Made one of my very best speeches. I was in ripping form'. Is now negotiating on the two outstanding docks.
Written at House of Commons. Is going home to prepare for a great demonstration on the Licensing Bill at the Queens Hall. Campbell-Bannerman is deteriorating.
Written at House of Commons. Has exhausted himself with work that day - has bought the London and India Docks for £17,000,000, and is still negotiating with the other two docks. There is no change in Campbell-Bannerman's condition. Is to speak in the Commons the following evening.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Encloses that day's Spectator with an article on D. Lloyd George. No change in the Prime Minister. Goes to the Commercial Travellers' meeting.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. William George's photograph in the Daily Mirror on Monday. Campbell-Bannerman's condition is unchanged. Is to have lunch with C. P. Scott on Sunday. Dick's account of his performance the previous day.
Written at House of Commons. Campbell-Bannerman improved - 'What a tenacious old boy he is. ... He is a fine old chap'. He is displaying his fine qualities in his illness.
Written at House of Commons. A very busy day. Campbell-Bannerman - the situation is almost hopeless. Has been discussing with Asquith the reconstruction of the ministry. Harcourt is to succeed D. Lloyd George as President of the Board of Trade.
Written at House of Commons. What does William George think of the enclosed bill from the Lord Chancellor? Met the Bishop at Chester; he was very taken with Megan. Campbell-Bannerman's health.
Written at House of Commons. Has arranged to bury poor Jones at Finchley for £12-12-0 and would like William George to share the expense. Has prepared nothing yet for Carnarvon. Hopes to be able to spend the weekend at Criccieth and is to spend the following night at the Westminster Hotel, Rhyl.
Written at House of Commons. Needs the photographs for the Strand Magazine. 'Cyfrinachol iawn - Asquith sent for me, said he wanted to talk over the political situation - C.B. he said was very bad - there must be a change soon - King had told him he would be sent for to form a Govt - he meant to hold the Exchequer this Session as he had already formulated the Budget & a new man could not step into another man's plans - afterwards he offered it to me. Chancellor of the Exchequer frawd. Cadw fo i ti dy hun a'r teulu. I talked to him freely about reconstruction of the Cabinet'.
Written at House of Commons. Has been reading the criticisms of the Vicar of Conway - 'You will have no difficulty in making hay of home'. C. P. Scott came all the way from Manchester to consult him the previous day - 'Wanted to run me against Asquith for Premiership! Declined. It would only do harm now. Is sending the Education and the Licensing Bills. Had received a letter from Sir Edward Russell praising his Southport speeches. Enclosed statement received that day from Mrs Mullard (no. 2023a) and would like William George to wire him information which would assist: needs to discover the address of the relatives to prevent Jones's burial as a pauper.
Written at House of Commons. Magnificent meetings. 'Suffragettes rather helped than hindered'. Goes to play golf in the country the following day.
Written at Southport. Is leaving for the meeting of the Free Church Council. Was greeted warmly by a large crowd at the station. Last night's speech was a great success although he spoke for only twelve minutes - 'I got Balfour right under the fifth rib. Our people delighted'. Returns the next day.
Written at House of Commons. The plight of the engineers - 'The result will be a great strike in which the men will be smashed after much suffering'. Is to have an interview with the men's local leaders the next day.
Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. Took a walk with Harold Spender across St. James' Park to the Club that morning. The children are taking a motor ride in Wynford Philipps's car. Is to have lunch with C. P. Scott. Campbell-Bannerman's condition is 'about the same'. 'Very unpleasant situation. We have no leader. Peckham is going wrong. We shall have a very bad licking there. So unless we make a real effort soon we may go under. But the game is never lost until it is won & the Tories are not in yet & we have 3 years in which to pull ourselves together'. In the Observer that day H. W. Lucy writes that 'there is complete unanimity as to whom should be Chancellor of the Exchequer'.
Written at House of Commons. Is very busy. May have to speak that evening,
Written at House of Commons. The Directors of the London Docks are here bargaining to sell the docks. Campbell-Bannerman has improved.