Has read reports of the conferences. Has consistently supported this course, viz 'the evolution of Home Rule'. Wales is well equipped to give a lead on the matter because of its 'remarkable (almost) unanimity ... on many questions'. No 'sensible person should fear Home Rule so tentatively & practically evolved'.
Congratulations on election victory, 'not only a triumph of principle but also a personal tribute to yourself...'. Believes public service will be a blessing for John Herbert Lewis. It is generally believed that [Lloyd] George has been reelected after 'a terribly uphill fight'. Ellis Edwards rejoices in John Herbert Lewis's victory.
Was very pleased to attend John Herbert Lewis's political meeting at Rhuddlan. Is touched by the sincerity of his former constituents. Will always support John Herbert Lewis in future.
Congratulations on election success. The next Parliament will be difficult as Gladstone's majority is so small. 'I trust you will not fail to make the Old Man feel the importance of the Welsh Contingent.' Is disappointed at Liberal failure in Denbigh Boroughs and Montgomery Boroughs. The deaths of Dr John Thomas and Dr H. I. Evans.
J. Herbert Roberts has suggested each should contribute £100 to the fund. The recent meeting at Beaumaris and the counter-demonstration outside. An attack made half-a-mile from the town.
Will attend the meetings at Rhyl. The agricultural depression and the farmers' evidence for the Royal Commission. SS's stake in the Lancashire cotton spinning industry. Is critical of 'the appreciation of gold caused by the widespread demonetisation of silver'. Outlines the problem facing farmers - 'our Liberal leaders are blind on the subject'. A fund is needed to help farmers to prepare evidence for the Commission.
The need for a Royal Commission on Land; it must 'go from place to place in Wales; otherwise the enquiry would be practically one-sided & useless'. Notes the appointment of a Royal Commission in Scotland.
John Herbert Lewis's letter to the Lord Chancellor. 'I am glad to see that George now sees the urgency of the matter. I had vainly tried to impress it upon him sometime ago'.
Felt great respect for John Herbert Lewis's father. Roberts of Tan yr Allt gave much support to the College. Much appreciates the present help from John Herbert Lewis.
'The serious state of our exchequer' of the North Wales Liberal Federation. Begs John Herbert Lewis 'to give a very little time longer for the development of the Political Organization of Wales'. The Federation may well strike out in new directions.
