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Written at 'Groglith', Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. Is departing. William George should write the following day to the Post Office at Killarney and to Galway on Sunday and Monday. Then returns to this hotel.

Written at House of Commons. Last night's success. Lowther would not have the adjournment that day. Family news - Megan in chapel on Sunday night.

Written at House of Commons. The success of the Shrewsbury Conference - 'I went there to propose another Chairman - but they would not listen to it - "only one leader"'. John Morgan Jones of Cardiff is 'turning out to be a first rate chap. I apologize for all the evil I have hitherto thought of him'. Balfour has decided against the dissolution of Parliament - 'He can't be turned out. Brighton frightened his men & they are here in full array'. The nominal majority of the government is 110 to 120 because there are thirty to forty habitually absent Irish. There is thus no chance of defeating the government, especially in view of the incompetence of the Liberal Whips!.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The Chichester results - 'although not a victory is quite equal to Whitby ... If this is any indication of what we are to expect elsewhere it forebodes a very staggering result'. Goes with Haldane to visit George Meredith. 'Hope to be down there Thursday. Would come earlier but am anxious to rub William Anson's nose in the mess he made of facts when he spoke last on Welsh Education'. Received £50 today from a Stretford gentleman.

Written at House of Commons. That afternoon's debate; did not speak - '... it would have been a mistake for me to waste the one or two good shots I had & I shall reserve them for the Vote of Censure debate'. Describes the debate in the House. Megan's health.

Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is preparing for Liverpool, but is finding it difficult to say something fresh. The success of last night's speech - 'I had a larger share of the limelight on my attack on the War scandals than even if I had delivered them in the House of Commons'. Has sent the Morning Leader to Maggie. Went with Gwilym the previous day to visit the Aragon; suggests to William George 'a trip to Madeira on one of these boats'. Dick's photographs were much admired.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The World Baptist Congress is to meet in London next week. Is to take the chair on Wednesday afternoon. Has thus to prepare another speech.

Written at House of Commons. William George's letter evoked great applause from the Shrewsbury Conference: 'It encouraged them. Well done y ddau Risiart Llwyd - y mawr a'r bach'. Spoke on the Scottish Church Bill that day. Politics are in a state of flux - 'My diagnosis is still "No dissolution until beginning of 1907 or end of 1906" & I mean to direct Welsh Campaign on that assumption'. Robert Davies would like to see him, perhaps to make a substantial donation.

Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Does not anticipate a speedy resignation of the government. Is to have tea with Morley the following day.

Written at House of Commons. Neglected to send William George a wire about Balfour's statement the previous day. 'The "panther" has given great satisfaction. Several Chamberlainites told me they were delighted with my speech'. There has been 'a small row' in the Commons that day and possibly another one that evening. 'Balfour tried to smile pleasantly at me today. He doesn't want to quarrel with me. As one man on our side said, "You are so obviously one of his favourites - he was very upset by your speech yesterday but still he didn't hit you hard"'.

Written at House of Commons. Would like to know the full extent of Strowger's defalcations. Would not prosecute. Believes that the life of the ministry has been shortened by last Thursday's defeat. Expects them out by next March. Has been speaking on the Scottish Church Bill.

Written c/o S. Moss. Is leaving for the meeting which promises to be a very big one. Returns to London the next day.

Written at House of Commons. Has spent all day 'nurturing another little plot' to reduce the government's majority. Expects to be able to oust the government next year. Is glad that William George and Uncle Lloyd approve of his attack on Anson.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. The Government are aware that something is to happen on Monday - 'So that is off. Reducing the majority is not worth doing unless we can pull it under 20'. Has dined with Lord Spencer who wished to discuss the future.

Written at S.Y. Zingara. Describes the weather, the scenery and his travels: 'Ben Nevis surrounded by a Court of giants'. Has received no letters before starting. 'If you are holidaying make the most of it. I hear something of John Hugh's companionship. Beware of that mercurial youth. Caution him against excessive flitting. It is exhausting & distracting'.

Written at National Liberal Club, Whitehall Place, S.W. William George's very pleasant journey. Evan Richards is very neglectful about answering letters - 'To treat the Sassiwn disrespectfully demands great moral courage or lack of the sense of reverence. Anyhow I like to meet a man who doesn't cringe to authority'. There is further trouble over Merioneth - 'I am in an angry mood & have written two angry letters to Merioneth'. Is unsure what course to follow.

Written at Bronwydd, Cardiff. Has left Castell y Garn. 'Bravo Sir Drefaldwyn. Digon i godi cywilydd ar Fachcwn Meirion'. Is speaking in the Rhondda the following day and opening the new school at Gelligaer in the afternoon.

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 Routh Road. Was unable to write because the Free Church Council meeting detained him; there was much pleasure at the Welsh situation. John Hugh's cwrdd sefydlu is on that evening: 'If he had told me in time I could & would have attended it. What a casual chap he is'. Family news; Megan.