P. Mostyn Williams was an employee of the Council of Aberystwyth College. He proved to be 'an excellent advocate, and equally at home in Welsh and English'.
Could John Herbert Lewis write an account of the campaign for intermediate education in Flintshire to be published in Wales? (See Wales, Vol II (1895), pp 294-5).
Had sent John Herbert Lewis's 'whip' to Vachers before receiving the telegram. Has let the whip stand, but is not bringing forward a motion or raising a question of privilege. 'I am simply asking the House after the ostentatious way in which the order is being defied, to refuse to perform what has become an annual farce, as Bradlaugh did in 1886'. This will provide an opportunity 'of shewing up the Duke' [of Westminster]. A1/77 is a typescript copy of A1/76.
Thanks for letter and Mr Kelly's enclosure. Will consult Lord Kenyon and Mr Warburton Lee on the subject. It would be wise to defer discussion of the matter until the Spring when the re-ected County Councils meet.
Encloses a resolution passed at the annual meeting of the East Carmarthenshire Liberal Association expressing thanks to Lloyd George and John Herbert Lewis. The South Wales Daily News is the most reluctant of the papers to acknowledge their services. Welsh.
Appreciates John Herbert Lewis's mention of his name in the debate on the Board of Education Bill. Is indignant at the way the subject has been 'smuggled' through Parliament, but hopes the Act will be well administered. 'Private'.
Has made notes on the Welsh objects at the British Museum. There is a need to prepare a scheme for a Welsh National Gallery and Museum. Two Welsh bronze shields.
Thanks for kindness at the House of Commons. Relations between Britain and the French Republic. The proposals of Thomas Barclay. Now wishes to approach John Herbert Lewis and other Welsh Members.
Could John Herbert Lewis come down? Mr Smith's health has deteriorated and a general election is in sight. A successor to Smith should be chosen. Could John Herbert Lewis vacate the Boroughs to stand in the County? 'No doubt there is some wire pulling going on among our friends, and I am anxious lest any dissension should break out in the Liberal ranks'. A meeting of local Liberals is needed to discuss the Education Bill and the fiscal proposals. 'The Lead Industry as well as the Agricultural Interest have a sneaking fondness for Protection'. Hopes John Herbert Lewis will be able to help. 'Private'.
A meeting of the Association will be held on 25th June. 'I sincerely hope that the report will not precipitate the resignation of Mr Smith'. Has written to Smith expressing the hope that he will not resign.
Names the superintendent of the Mold, Buckley and Connahs Quay English circuit. A meeting at Mold on Wednesday (to select borough and county delegates) felt that John Herbert Lewis should be given first refusal on Smith's seat, and a meeting at Buckley has agreed. Believes John Herbert Lewis should give the matter serious consideration. Has received a letter from Smith.
