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Written at Westminster Hotel, Rhyl, N.W. 'Yesterday quite surpassed my highest expectations'. Stayed at Coetmor last night. Has revived the North Wales Liberal Federation. 'Carried a resolution in favour of asking the Welsh members to summon a Conference for the whole of Wales to establish an organization. Just what I have been asking for all along'. 'Sam: Smith declared for Home Rule all Round!!'.
Written at White Hart Hotel, Lewes. Is glad of the progress made by William George and looks forward to hearing the result. Feels like a fortnight's rest. But the Cabinet meetings continue. Family news.
Written at Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Has received a letter from Dick and Gwilym praising the 'gorgeous weather' in France. Thomas has wired to inform D. Lloyd George that he is coming over; he will provide the true story of Verdun.
Written at Whitehall Gardens, Whitehall, S.W. Is extremely busy. All is well,
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Feels obliged to put up a fight for, 'Victory in the war might very well depend on my taking a bold line now. I am forcing their hands'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has agreed to the request of Asquith and the Cabinet to tackle the Irish problem; '... so I shall for the next few weeks be immersed in an Irish bog'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has been feeling unwell for a few days. Is to spend Sunday in the country with Alfred Mond. Has not seen Asquith yet since his return. Redmond and Devlin wish him to handle the settlement.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has been suffering from neuralgia for almost a fortnight. Is going to Walton Heath. 'Things critical in Cabinet. I am afraid we are blundering into defeat. Blunder after blunder. There is no handling of the situation. Our chief has no decision or drive'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has met groups of MPs that day to discuss munitions. Asquith and Bonar Law wish him to tackle Ireland 'with full powers to effect a settlement. Rather interesting that when there is a special difficulty they always think of me!'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has no time to write. Thanks for the letters and the advice. But Ireland has to be settled first.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received Irish deputations. Carson was quite friendly,
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has received no word from Criccieth. Found the trip to Paris a very pleasant experience, 'useful for impression rather than business'. Clyde is proving 'troublesome' as usual, but is relieved that it is coming to a head.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has spent all day in the office. The naval news; British prestige has been damaged rather than the British fleet. Considers Uncle Lloyd's englyn 'amusing & scathing'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Has to decide by Monday whether to take the War Office or not. Would like advice. 'There is a great work to do there & my task here is almost accomplished. It will go now in its swing'. Considers Ireland 'a real triumph': 'There may be two or three resignations in the Cabinet but bulk of Unionists remain steady'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. His concern for Uncle Lloyd. Is unable to leave Munitions at the moment. It is essential to maintain supplies for the next few weeks. Has more influence on the conduct of the war effort at the Ministry of Munitions rather than at the War Office: 'There I should be tied hand & foot by the military & that would not suit me. In fact it is full of peril. It broke poor Kitchener's heart. He had no powers - they were taken from him one by one & he became a miserable & abject figure quite pathetic to contemplate. I would rather be where I am than do that. Here I have full powers & I love the office'. Has grave doubts about going to the War Office and will give his reply to Asquith on Sunday. Hopes that G.P. is better.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. 'Irish news improving. The Cabinet split is not serious. Two or three might go but the important Unionist leaders will remain'.
Written at Whitehall Place, S.W. Is being cinematographed as he writes. Is to preside that evening over the Welsh dinner to Charles Hughes, the Australian Prime Miniser.