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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has wired Dick to urge him to be examined by doctors when he reaches Panama. He received a most satisfactory report from the American doctors. Plans to travel down.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spoken to propose the 'guillotine resolution' to the House. His speech has been much praised by Balfour.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spoken on local taxation. The Tory opposition has been broken; 'They'll pick up again to be knocked down again'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spoken for ninety minutes on Old Age Pensions. His speech was well received. Olwen's letter from her new school.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent forty-five minutes discussing the drink question with the King. Urged George V to announce his intention to become a total abstainer during the war. Later received a deputation from the manufacturers of war munitions 'all Tories & drinkers - pressing for total prohibition'. 'Whilst I have been engaged all day on this gigantic problem I suppose my Welsh teetotal friends are occupied in nagging at me at Rhyl. Duw a helpo'r wlad sydd dan eu gofal'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent five days at Walton Heath. Goes to Middlesborough the following day. The land campaign was begun much too late at Reading. Was told by Northcliffe's secretary that the Tories are at a loss what to do in response to the land campaign.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day preparing the Bill for the press. Go to Worcester the following day to pick up the motor and then proceed to Llandrindod and Criccieth on Saturday. Received a tremendous ovation when he introduced his bill in the House.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on the drink question; breakfasted with the brewers. William George should look out for the King's letter. 'I hope to do more for temperance in a fortnight than your Rhyl bletherers can do in a century'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on the drink question and has moved the Cabinet along. George V has written to declare the readiness of himself and his household to give up alcohol for the duration of the war.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on the Budget, '... But it will be a stupendous task to get it through the House of Commons'. This might take until August. Is to dine that evening with the Incorporated Law Society.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent all day on deputations and the Colonial Conference. Nancy has been seen by Dr Bertrand Dawson.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has spent a week addressing huge meetings, but is now very hoarse. Was unable to speak at Nottingham because of this difficulty. Will be unable to go to Glasgow on Monday if this persists. But his temperature is normal and his appetite good. Is to eat Irish stew with the Master of Elibank later on.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has returned from Walton. Played golf with James Braid that morning. There is an 'unexampled' demand for tickets for the following day. Has a few charges of nitro gylcerine [sic] ready.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has returned from Walton Heath where he played golf with Donald, the editor of the Chronicle. There is an announcement in the Daily Telegraph that the Lords do not plan to introduce amendments to the Insurance Bill.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has returned from his short holiday. William George's twin sons: 'What a real joy they must be to the whole household'. How is William George's election getting on?.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has returned. Asquith is away. The economists in the Cabinet are for Churchill's blood. 'I am not out for blood - but for an honourable peace'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has received three deputations. A letter from the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland describes his Insurance Bill as 'the greatest scheme of medical service in history'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has received lengthy deputations from Colonies House and the excise officers. 'Am instigating a move to dish Tories over Ulster'. Had breakfast with Churchill and Ernest Cassel to hear very important news from the most important persons in Berlin. 'Peace & goodwill are within reach - but Grey won't reach I fear. He is timid & slow - both fatal defects in this matter'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has received deputations from Ireland and elsewhere. E.R. is here about Pwllheli - 'He is still very cut up about his little girl'.