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- 1915, July 19.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Was disappointed not to have seen William George. Is going to South Wales (at the Cabinet's request) to settle the miners' strike if possible.
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Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Was disappointed not to have seen William George. Is going to South Wales (at the Cabinet's request) to settle the miners' strike if possible.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. The previous day was successful and the House was pleased. Spoke at the miners' conference that day.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Is going to a Cabinet meeting; 'getting on - but it is a morass'.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Is examining the question sent him by William George. The success of the previous day's speech. Is sending on the leading article from the Daily Telegraph.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Is busy and making good progress. Congratulations to Uncle Lloyd on reaching his 81st birthday '& on being so hale & straight & strong. Love to him from his boy'.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Has just attended a flower service at Castle Street. Is returning to Walton Heath.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Has enjoyed a relaxing weekend before his return to work. Was too tired to face the additional journey to Criccieth as he had hoped.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Has come for a meeting at the Admiralty. Sir Frederick Black is to take Girouard's place, a move which Balfour has accepted although it is a great loss to the Admiralty. Black has been highly praised by both Churchill and Macnamara.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Family news; Wil bach's illness. Has seen the colours presented to the Welsh Guards and was drenched to the skin together with the King and Kitchener.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Ellis W. Davies is 'very sore & disappointed. He expected the Welsh Whipship & it is gone. Dyna'r gofid. Pawb a'i fys lle bo'i ddolur'.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. Did well on important committees that day. Is to dine with Churchill and F. E. Smith.
Written at Ministry of Munitions of War. 'Awaiting my turn to appear in the Arena. That is never a pleasant experience - but I am quite ready'.
Written at Midland Hotel, Manchester. The visit to Manchester has been a great success so far. Is to go to Liverpool the following day and then back to London.
Written at Midland Hotel, Manchester. The dire dispute in the cotton industry. There is a meeting the following day. Glasgow was 'an immense triumph'.
Written at Midland Hotel, Manchester. No agreement has been reached; there is great obstinacy on both sides. The leader of the workers Tom Ashton is 'a most remarkable old boy - the head of a Bismark - the face of a prize fighter - the mouth of an executioner'. Have been negotiating since 10 o'clock.
Written at Midland Hotel, Manchester. Has secured a truce and has arranged a further meeting for the following week. It was a 'frightfully tough job', but he has won the respect and thanks of both sides.
Written at Midland Hotel, Manchester. 'Gwynoro ought not to have pressed me. I owe Griffith 3 or 4 meetings in return for his help to me'. Last night's meeting.
Written at Midland Hotel, Bradford. A very successful conference. 'Carried unanimously resolution in favour of adoption of Welsh policy by West Riding County Council'.
Written at Menai Bridge. Legal matters,