Dangos 1559 canlyniad

There is to be a meeting of the National Council at Shrewsbury during Whitsuntide. May not be free on Whit Tuesday. A chairman must be appointed without delay. Rejoices in the honour given to John Herbert Lewis by the Denbighshire County Council.

Need for unanimity on the approach to the Land Question. Gladstone agrees there should be an enquiry. The Welsh press now refers to a Royal Commission, but Gladstone advoates a tribunal. Outlines the reasons for preferring a Committee. Believes a Joint Committee of both Houses of Parliament might be most appropriate and recommends members. Would appreciate John Herbert Lewis's views on this subject. 'Confidential'.

Emphasises his own support for a Royal Commission, but as a negotiator may have to settle for 'second best'. Discusses Gladstone's reaction to his representations. Wishes for guidance from John Herbert Lewis and the Welsh MPs. 'Confidential'. See D23/45 for John Herbert Lewis's letter.

Expects Gladstone's reply by noon on Monday. Suggests a meeting of the Welsh MPs.

Mrs Lewis's health. Could not reach the House any earlier because of business meetings. Wishes John Herbert Lewis to send him copies of the motion and amendment. His yachting trip. Can Samuel Smith attend the meeting?.

Has felt ready to stand down for some time, a feeling increased by Gladstone's retirement. Hopes that John Herbert Lewis will continue to serve Wales and the House of Commons. Asks John Herbert Lewis to convey this information to D. A. Thomas.

Congratulations on election success in the Flint Boroughs.

Was cheered by John Herbert Lewis's election success. Believes that Wales is fully justified in speaking as a nation. The recent election has given Wales 'a moral position of independence'. Scotland has 'turned Tory' and North-east England has also polled well for the Conservatives. 'It is Wales alone that has proved conspicuously sound sane & solid ... 'Wishes John Herbert Lewis and his colleagues well. See D23/50 for reply.

Thanks for the 'admirable' letter. Discusses the virtues of Secular Education.

Lady Rendel's health and John Herbert Lewis's visit. His anxiety to stand down as President of the UCW, Aberystwyth, and the difficulty of choosing a successor. Lord Kenyon and the Presidency of UCNW, Bangor. Steps should be taken to ensure that the office of President at Aberystwyth 'is held by a typical Welshman, and is not made the subject of compromise or mixed motives'. 'What we want is the real man - stripped if possible of every secondary adjunct - a man selected solely for his character, representative & personal, his services and his efficiency'. Hopes John Herbert Lewis will help in selecting the new President. Is highly critical of his predecessor as President - 'He never had any grip of Aberystwyth as Aberystwyth ... He was in actual affairs of any moment quite without judgement or striking power ... He actually sentenced the College to death in favour of Bangor & Cardiff'.

Encloses a copy of a letter he has sent to Principal T. F. Roberts.

Lord Glantawe's amendment to re-insert Clause XXVI. Fears how the government Front Bench will react. His health no longer permits long attendances at the House of Lords.

Encloses letters.

Thanks for kind words which he finds gratifying. Is very proud of the National Library, and delights in the ceremony to be attended by the King and Queen. Is now unable to make contributions without depriving his children of resources.

Encloses the minutes of a meeting of the 'Welsh Cabinet' held that day; members insist on a Royal Commission on Land in Wales and that any Disestablishment Bill should apply to the thirteen counties. See D23/10 for reply.

The Committee has met and considered the letter which Lloyd George drew up at Stuart Rendel's request. The next meeting has been arranged.

Printed copy of D23/54.

Typescript copy of letter, 14 June 1905, from Stuart Rendel to Principal T. F. Roberts. The status granted to the National Library. The award of honorary degrees by the University of Wales.

Has suffered an accident on his bicycle, is lame and in the care of the doctor. Hopes to be well by Thursday.