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Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. The death of the daughter of the Bishop of St. Asaph who has just left. Is fully occupied with the railway problems. Is taking the Shrewsbury accident in hand.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. The canvassing returns from Caernarfon are 'most disconcerting'. Encloses a copy of his letter to Nath Roberts (no. 1743) - 'It is no use getting good figures with enough voters unseen to wipe them all off'. 'The manufactured outrages' of Naylor: 'He is a low bounder & I shall be glad of a good majority were it only to get rid of the humiliation of having to fight a cad'. The success of the meetings at Middlesborough and Darlington.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. The Cabinet has that day received a deputation from the Trades Unions. Has been given an Assistant Private Secretary by the Treasury because his private correpondence is so voluminous; 'Carhill tells me my predecessor did not receive 1/10th the number of letters sent to me'. Can William George recommend a good Welshman to fill the vacancy? Runciman says that he (D. Lloyd George) has made a favourable impression on shipowners. Uncle Lloyd's health.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. The breach of promise case. Electioneering is now over - 'I am relieved to find myself back in the serenity of Whitehall'. Mary's health. Last night's meetings.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. The Beriah incident - 'Perhaps he is beginning to realise that a vendetta against the "Georges" won't bring him anything but humiliation & defeat'. Last night's meeting was 'a great personal triumph' - 'The interruptions roused my pugnacious instincts & I delivered the finest speech I have given for many a day'. 'What fools these suffragists are to persecute their friends'. The family has been for a motor run through Richmond Park.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. That morning's letter (no. 1953) may not have been posted. Is now going to Charing Cross Road to preside over a lecture given by John Williams, Brynsiencyn, on John Elias. Portmadoc was 'another in the eye for Beriah & his fellow conspirators'.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. That morning's conference with shipowners and seamen on the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Bill. Family news.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Thanks for birthday greetings. There was a meeting on licensing that day. 'I am anxious to settle down. This unsettled life is depressing'. Are staying at 1 Rochester Gate, but this is unsuitable.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Stayed last night at the Victoria Hotel. Has been too busy to write.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Regrets that Naylor's meetings are being disrupted; this action may win him sympathy. It is essential that the canvass be undertaken thoroughly. Is very dissatisfied with the 'reports' from Nath - ' I don't at all know what he is doing or whether he is doing anything'. Could William George investigate and write to him? Is departing for Brighton.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Received two deputations on the Port of London that afternoon. Plans for the trip to the Continent. 'I wonder whether I can stand three weeks doing nothing with time for thinking, thinking'. May return to Cricieth sooner than planned.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. No longer feels any anxiety about the fate of the Patents Bill as the Lords are unlikely to touch it. Hopes to be able to reach the Sassiwn on Thursday, but not Wednesday. Suggests travelling to Switzerland on Saturday. Has succeeded in getting Josiah Thomas on to the list of magistrates at Liverpool - 'He is a good chap & I have a deep respect for his father'.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. 'No further news of railway trouble. It will be a tough job - that is all I know'.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Made his first speech in the official style last night, a sweeping success. Morley and Campbell-Bannerman were well satisfied. The Shipping Bill the next day.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Lleufer's case. Is very busy - probably until 7 o'clock. May spend Sunday at Brighton.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Legal matters. Maggie has 'fixed' on a very nice property in Chelsea and so will remain in London until Saturday. Departs for the Continent the following day.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Leaves for Glasgow on the 2 pm train. Has a good speech ready.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is very disappointed that Mary and Olwen are not coming up. The Cabinet met that day; there is a 'formidable programme' for the next session. Goes to Brighton that evening. Sir Alfred Thomas's case comes on Monday.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is very busy. General Smuts has just left the office - 'very nice fellow'.

Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is using his heavy cold as an excuse to take a day off to prepare for a busy week next week. 'My estimates on Thursday week & the Welsh Clause on Tuesday'. The Irish Orangemen 'funked' their attack on him the previous night for his stand on behalf of Catholic employees on the Irish railways.