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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'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has received a deputation of Cornish farmers. Enjoyed great success the previous night. Uncle Lloyd's health.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has reached Brighton where he found a note from Balfour asking to see him that evening. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd George.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has reached an agreement with the liquor trade on the basis of prohibiting all liquor under three years old: 'That is quite useful as it puts out of the market all the cheap fiery whisky'. There is a meeting that night.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has reached agreement with the Irish and secured Cabinet approval for his proposals. Asquith will present the plan to the other side on Monday. Has presented to his party a scheme of action revolving around the Budget designed to thwart the Conservatives. It forms part of his general policy for 'improving the conditions of life for the people'.
Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has played a half round of golf with Masterman at Walton Heath. Has asked Maggie to send on that day's Daily Express. Birrell's reference to 'Lloyd George Bill' at Manchester.