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Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been extremely busy and unable to write. Is preparing for next Monday's speech on the Insurance Act. There are a number of important Cabinet meetings; Home Rule is the main problem. The Irish are asking for far too much: 'Hen dric Gwyddelig a Chymreig o ran hynny hefyd'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has been delivering a panegyric to Hugh Price Hughes. Is glad that Dick is there.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Has already spoken on the Port of London Bill. Is receiving widespread congratulations on becoming Constable of Caernarvon Castle. Leaves at 8.30 am for Bangor on Tuesday morning.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch with Harry Laudes that day to discuss 'pit ponies'. Laudes, a former miner, is much interested in their fate.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch with Churchill that day to meet the Khedive: 'Very genial & highly intelligent' - he knew Williams of Fishguard. There is to be an official dinner that evening, to be attended by the Bishop of St. Asaph and Herbert Morgan.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch that day with the editors of the Lancet and the British Medical Journal. Had the company of David Davies MP for breakfast. Professor Henry Jones stayed the previous night.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had lunch that day with Sir Joseph Ward, Lord Esher, Beerbohm, Free, Spender, the Master of Elibank and Massingham. His speech in the House which had been upset by Hobhouse. Goes to Hindhead the following day.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had discussions with Asquith the previous night and so missed the post. There is a general consensus within the political parties in favour of a settlement. Is going to Huddersfield for meetings the following day, but finds it difficult to draft suitable speeches'.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had breakfast with Sir Arthur Bigge to discuss the new Civil List. Has also seen Lord Glantawe, a director of the Metropolitan Bank; J. H. P[ritchard], it seems, probably committed suicide.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had breakfast with representatives of all the leading friendly societies to discuss a contributory scheme: '... Got on well - although they were most hostile at first'. Is now leaving for Windsor.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had breakfast at the Admiralty to meet Venezelos. Is 'on the best of terms' with Churchill. Hopes to get things through.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Had an important meeting of the War Council that morning. Is going now to Walton Heath to prepare his speech. Is departing for Llandudno the following evening.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Gwilym has that day been transferred to Llandudno by order of the War Office; is 'glad he is under Dick's care'. Had lunch with three French MPs that day.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. 'Guillotine motion on. Will be carried alright. The usual grumblers but fewer than I feared'. Neither he nor his party likes the guillotine and he much appreciates their loyalty.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Got his way in the Cabinet - to adopt a 'bold & striking' course. Has a slight cold and has decided not to attend the Windsor ceremony. Is to dine with Masterman and Massingham that night. The Governor of the Bank of England is coming to see him the following day.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. 'Going for Boney Law at the City Liberal Club on Saturday - mostly on Finance. Good opportunity'. There is a need for a few speeches to hearten the Liberal fellows.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Goes to Brighton with Gwilym to spend the weekend. Is 'anxious to keep fit for the last trying month of the Parliamentary fight'. Plans to take morning drives in Richmond Park. Has to work hard on the amendments for the report and on his Newcastle speech. Has an excellent case on land values. The impression which his Limehouse speech has created in America. There is no demand for copies of Asquith's speech. Has good material for his Newcastle speech.

Written at Treasury Chambers, Whitehall, S.W. Gives his address in France. Merry Christmas. Would like William George to keep an eye on Gwilym and Megan.