Dangos 1482 canlyniad

Thanks for bringing to the attention of Parliament the question of irregular attendance at elementary schools. Has been critical of failure to deal with offences against the 1870 Elementary Education Act. '3,500 children in Flintshire are playing about the roads or are illegally employed.... Compulsion is a mere farce in this country'. Many parents are too greedy and selfish.

Thanks for letter and enclosure from Mundella. Is sorry Acland is retiring from Parliament - 'a material loss, especially so in view of the troublesome times that are before us over elementary schools. He has great capacity, great energy & a safe seat'. Anticipates his first Assize on the 22 and 23 July.

Encloses a letter of introduction to the Minister of Public Instruction. A draft or copy of the letter is written on the reverse in French.

Cadwaladr's health. Could Frank Edwards write again to Cadwaladr? 'Is it any use trying to defeat this blundering Government? The only hope is that they will go on until they hang themselves with their own ropes'. Cadwaladr would welcome further letters from John Herbert Lewis.

Thanks for letter and visit to Orchill. Will consider what John Herbert Lewis has said about SS's retirement from public life.

Thanks for letter and enclosure. The work undertaken by the Forward Movement is very difficult. Discusses the Education Bill.

Much enjoyed the hour he spent at No. 65 North Side in 'the unsophisticated atmosphere of the dear children's chat'. Relates anecdotes of the children's behaviour. Has received a letter from Mrs Tom Ellis giving news of 'little Tom'.

Has discussed with Herbert Gladstone the possibility of standing as a Liberal candidate in Wales. Had believed that John Herbert Lewis was anxious to succeed Smith in Flintshire. Gladstone has since stated that the Labour Party might want the seat. Would like to stand in Flintshire if John Herbert Lewis is no longer interested.

John Herbert Lewis's letter was delayed. Mr Smith's stay at Braco, Perthshire, and his deteriorating health. He may be able to recover in due course. Discusses the Liberal candidature in Flintshire - 'They must settle their electoral squabbles among themselves'. Smith is certain to stand down at the election. Will be happy to call at the House next week.

Two friends have urged upon him the suitability of David Davies, Plas Dinam, as a parliamentary candidate. Has written to Davies suggesting he contact John Herbert Lewis for information. 'Personally I know nothing of him except that he is the grandson of Dd Davies Llandinam, & the son of Edward Davies, also, that he is reputed to be very wealthy'. Both of the friends are county voters.

John Herbert Lewis has been appointed President of the Welsh National Liberal Council and WHH has been chosen Secretary. Much work is to be done. Could WHH meet John Herbert Lewis and some of his colleagues in London?.

Congratulations on adoption as Liberal Candidate for Flintshire.

Cadwaladr's health. Congratulations on his selection.

Requests John Herbert Lewis to speak at Bala on October 27th. 'I have considerable opposition about in my own ranks'.

Knows of no-one who speaks better Welsh than John Herbert Lewis. He should speak at Leeswood in Welsh. Is reading the Life of Gladstone - 'This book will do more for Liberalism than anything that has appeared for years. It is a truly Christian biography'. Sees John Herbert Lewis is at Mold on the 4th. Could he call?.

The weather and his health.

Thanks for being allowed to see the correspondence between John Herbert Lewis and Morant. 'I should be very slow to believe that our front bench would be guilty of such cynicism as he suggests'. The Tories should be allowed to settle the question. Discusses details of Morant's letter. A firm attitude is needed at Llandrindod. '...The cudgel is the only argument that influences Balfour and we must use it by encouraging a vigorous attack on the Welsh Tory seats'. Will be at Llandrindod.

Regrets the Liberals can do so little in Parliament and that the Tories are 'all-powerfull'. His health and the weather. Includes a note on RL by Mrs Kitty Idwal Jones.

Wired to the Office to ensure that Llewellyn Jones saw the right officers. Hopes there will be no difficulty over the date of application under the Secondary School Regulations. Will be back in the office in two weeks. Hopes John Herbert Lewis and the Bishop of St Asaph may again attempt negotiations for the transfer of Voluntary Schools. The Bishop's position is made good by the Default Bill.

Has doubts about a Redistribution Bill next session. Hopes Idris [--] is improving in the Boroughs.