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Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Have motored over the mountains to Monte Carlo that day: 'one of the finest runs in the world'. 'Did not visit the tables. Masterman tried to but he had no card & he looked so shabby they would not let him in. He is furious'.
Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Has written to Maggie at Routh Road. Would like to receive full details of William George's Manchester meeting. Is leaving on Tuesday and hoped to reach London on Wednesday night.
Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Has come over to order photographs for the South Wales Daily News which is to issue a special supplement when he receives the freedom of Cardiff. Has received no letters. May stay on for another ten days 'unless Bd of Trade want me. They need me for they have made a jolly mess in my absence of the Lancashire cotton trouble'.
Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez-Nice. Discusses a legal matter. Is to return on Sunday. Is grateful for Uncle Lloyd's very interesting letter.
Written at Winter Palace, Cimiez, Nice. Motored over to Monte Carlo to see Alfred Spender of the Westminster about the Tribune. Received a wire last night stating that the Tribune was to cease publication in a few days. Is very anxious to save the paper: 'It would be a misfortune were our only 1d London morning to fail through lack of support when the Tariff Reformers are buying up the press'. 'I hope to be in London Wednesday night but feel very disappointed that M. cannot see her way to bring Olwen & Megan. She might have managed that'.
Written at Winnipeg. Their proposed tour through the western provinces. The situation in the Transvaal looks very grave. Will return at once if Parliament is re-summoned.
Written at Windsor Hotel, Montreal. Plans to journey to Ottawa. 'Today is a holiday. It is Labour day here & we are off now to see the demonstration'. 'No idea it was so beautiful. This city, in fact this province, is overchurched - Churches without end - gorgeous magnificent - mostly Catholic - Protestants following suit. Far too many for the population & I should say too costly for their resources'.
Written at Windsor Castle. Is receiving great generosity. Is going with Churchill to London to work for a few hours, but is returning for dinner that evening. There was a great crowd at Windsor Station last night on their arrival - 'Ni wnaethant unrhyw sylw o Winston [Churchill] nag Alfred Lyttleton'. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd George.
Written at Wimbledon Common, S.W. Is playing golf with Tim Davies. Family news. Spender is coming the following day to spend Sunday.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Uncle Lloyd's ill-health. Has been offered £5,000 for ten articles of 3,000 words each and book rights, a minimum of £5,000 - 'If I have to go out to protest against nerveless conduct of war by Government I should accept this offer'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Things are steadily improving in the office. The worst problems have been solved - '... ready now for anything Germans can do or we can do to Germans'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The success of his Conway speech which has pleased even Asquith's friends. Asquith, too, approves, and the Ministry of Munitions is spared further criticism. Uncle Lloyd's improved health.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The strike on the Clyde is petering out; has worked on it that day,
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The situation in Ireland is becoming 'hotter & hotter'. The Unionist members of the Cabinet are in revolt except Bonar Law, Balfour and F.E. Smith. Carson remains firm.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The settlement is most satisfactory - 'substantially what I proposed. It means compulsion in a month'. Is attempting to clear up the arrears which have accumulated. May come down on Saturday if possible but has to return on Monday. Is relieved that Uncle Lloyd's health has improved; considers his englynion 'scathingly brilliant'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The outcome of the present heavy fighting is uncertain in spite of encouraging reports. Gathers that Haig is satisfied.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The great attack began at 7.45 this morning and is thus far in favour of the British. Anticipates heavy fighting over the following two days. The sensation caused by Olwen's engagement - 'I have always heartily approved of her choice. She will be much happier than if she married a snob with inherited cash. She can begin with the small things & help him along. I have a great belief in his future'. Is making progress on Ireland.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The following day's papers will carry an announcement of his appointment as Secretary of State for War. That day's Cabinet accepted his proposals for Ireland; Long, Lansdowne and Cecil are to remain! There is to be an announcement on Monday.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. The ammunition is doing well in the continuing fighting. An announcement is to be made in a few days about his appointment as Secretary of State for War. The following day's Cabinet meeting is to discuss Ireland.