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Written at Brynawelon, Criccieth. Discusses a legal case - the Snowdon Summit. Encloses a draft letter to Mostyn. Plans to go to London - 'I think I ought to be up to prevent the intrigues wh[ich] may hatch in one's absence'. Dick is back.
Written at Brynawel, Treharris, R.S.O. Has been asked to conduct the Pentrerfelin enquiry on Wednesday. The meeting last night 'gave a final kick to the South Wales Daily News. Said that judging from the space given in its columns one would have that the three most popular institutions in Wales were the race course the Divorce Court & the South Wales Libl. Fedtn.'.
Written at Bronygan, Cemmaes. Last night's meeting was a complete success - 'I was never in better form'. Would welcome William George's views. At the afternoon conference - 'Tremendous cheering. John J. T. was there & looked blue when he saw that & afterwards when he discovered that I bossed the whole show practically as I did'.
Written at Bron-y-de, Churt, Surrey. Thanks for the message of congratulation on celebrating his 80th birthday and for the message of the Criccieth Town Council and fellow-townsmen.
Written at Bron-y-de, Churt, Surrey. Has now no recollection of what happened to £100 promised to the Llanystumdwy candidate as so many years have elapsed.
Written at Bronwydd, Cardiff. William George's health. Regards from Alfred Thomas. Dick's report,
Written at Bronwydd, Cardiff. Newspapers. Goes to Liverpool on Monday morning. The previous night's meeting was 'superb': 'fully 1500 present, packed & enthusiastic'. There is a temperance meeting that evening.
Written at Bronwydd, Cardiff. 'Llwyddiant perffaith neithiwr - especially the peroration'. The cheer for the other Welsh MPs was 'a markedly feeble one'. Alfred Thomas plans to engage Beriah Gwynfe Evans for Cymru Fydd offering £200 plus expenses. 'So there's a good riddance for Genedl if he consents'. 'Cymru Fydd is taking on & will succeed if well worked'.
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 Bronwydd, Cardiff. Anticipates that evening's meeting. Ivor Guest's address to a public meeting at Bridgend; Alfred Thomas was 'quite staggered'. Returns the following day.
Written at 'Bron Eifion', Carnarvon. Went to the Genedl office that evening to see Edwards, but the men were not there. Needs details for the tithe debate - 'I intend making a slashing speech in the House'. Incomplete.
Written at Bristol & Clifton Golf Club, Fairland, Bristol. The success of last night's meeting at Bristol. Spoke on the fiscal question. The reports in the newspapers. Birrell would wish the speech to be published.
Written at Brighton. The article on Lawrence in the Caernarvon and Denbigh Herald is most impressive. The auditor's post; R.O. Roberts should be dissuaded from applying. Has Cabinet and Cabinet Committee meetings every day next week - 'I am now on three Cabinet Committees - Asquith, Lord Chancellor a finnau yw'r unig rai sydd ar dri'. Contains a note from Margaret Lloyd-George comprising family news.
Written at Brighton. 'Look out for paper tomorrow. First issue of D.N. under new regime'. David Edwards has been appointed chief manager. Robinson was 'altogether too antiquated in his ideas'.
Written at Brighton. Is now resting. Has to return to town to complete valuations by Monday. Is to speak on the Boer War at the Reform Club on Thursday next. That day's Daily News comprises 'a most brilliant leading article by Paul. Going for the Government in fine style'. An attack on him by Platt - 'a most offensive Liberal Imperialist - a close friend of Ellis Griffiths's & consequently a hater of the MP for Carnarvon Boroughs. I am even with him now for he had a good position on the staff - far beyond his merits'.
Written at Brigg. Has been persuaded to stay in the constituency that night. Plans to return to town the next day. 'You seem to have done excellently over District Council there'. Can do Llanystumdwy any day next week except Friday.
Written at Boulogne. Gwilym and he are improving in health. Is returning to London the next day and is speaking in Kingston on Thursday. Attended a Catholic service the previous day morning. The comments in the Times on the Barkston election; it states that the government should resign. An effort must be made to turn out the government next session.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W,
Found his first Cabinet meeting that day very interesting; education was discussed first. Had to decide questions that day arising over the Porthmadoc Railway and the Criccieth foreshore. Awaits with interest news of that day's meeting at Caernarvon. 'Tomorrow morning I hold a lever of all my chiefs'. 'Been busy over educational position in Wales. Macnamara wedi gwrthod post o dan Birrell yn y Bwrdd Addysg. Delighted he has. Would not have trusted him there'.