H. H. Asquith, 20 Cavendish Square,
- A 1/78.
- File
- 1896, April 22.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Has put down the name of A. J. Williams's nephew at the Reform Club. Hopes A. J. Williams's absence from the Commons will be brief.
H. H. Asquith, 20 Cavendish Square,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Has put down the name of A. J. Williams's nephew at the Reform Club. Hopes A. J. Williams's absence from the Commons will be brief.
Sidney Webb, 41 Grosvenor Road,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Is awaiting the arrival of A. J. Williams's manuscript. Would like to read A. J. Williams's 'story' and his views on Socialism. Believes Socialism is 'a rough name for a certain set of principles of social development'. Is at present completing a work called Industrial Democracy together with his wife.
Sidney Webb, 41 Grosvenor Road,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Has read A. J. Williams's manuscript and believes it should be published. Comments on the contents and suggests means of publication.
Sidney Webb, 41 Grosvenor Road,
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Is no authority as a 'publisher's reader' and despairs of publishers.
D. R. Fearon, Charity Commission, Whitehall,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Thanks for kindness. Ellis' memorial service was touching and well organized. Encloses various papers and a photograph.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
The 'master evil' of political life is 'the enormous & I fear increasing power of wealth'. The Liberal Party should strive to be independent of it. Suggests desirable reforms in the electoral system. Is impressed by the 'democratic spirit' of the ILP. Rich Liberal MPs should 'pay their own way'. The people 'must really care about their politics'.
John and Elizabeth Trott, Shrewsbury,
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A. J. Williams had neglected to sign the cheque.
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Has been unable to think of anyone suitable to take over the paper. South Wales is in need of 'a strong Liberal paper'. The Manchester Guardian cannot reach south Wales in time.
Herbert John Gladstone, Liberal Central Association,
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Disagrees with A. J. Williams's attitude towards conscription, and cannot accept there is any parallel between Britain and Switzerland. If the Liberal party were to advocate any kind of conscription, it would 'go into fragments'.
W. H. Wyndham-Quin, Penllyn Castle, Cowbridge,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Thanks for letter giving the reasons for A. J. Williams's absence from the two banquets. His presence would have appeared to indicate his approval of the Boer War. Would be pleased to visit Coed-y-Mwstwr. See A 2/8 for A. J. Williams's letter.
W. H. Wyndham-Quin, Penllyn Castle, Cowbridge,
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Will remember E. Williams when a Medical Officer is appointed. There are already many in the field.
H. E. D. Blakeston, Trinity College, Oxford,
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No need to pay the annual dues at present. Details of payment.
Francis W. Hirst, 1 Mitre Court Buildings,
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Is travelling to Ostend. Is pleased Mrs Williams has recovered, and that Eliot Crawshay Williams is to enter politics. He should work on a provincial newspaper as an apprenticeship. His Persian experience is of much interest.
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Is happy to meet on Sunday.
Sir Ernest Rhys, West Hampstead,
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Has attempted to find an expressive Welsh motto for A. J. Williams's sun dial. Makes suggestions.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Thanks for agreeing to preside at Bridgend on Wednesday. Makes arrangements.
Part of A.J. Williams Papers,
Eliot Crawshay Williams arrived safely at Tehran on 28 February. He should arrive home shortly.
Donald Murray, National Liberal Club,
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Will attempt to ensure Eliot Crawshay Williams's name appears on the toast list. Eliot Crawshay Williams will play an important part in the forthcoming election, which is sure to result in 'the triumph of Liberalism'.
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Is sending A. J. Williams's letter to T. P. O'Connor, MP.
H. J. Gladstone, 11 Downing Street,
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Will attempt to help Eliot Crawshay Williams.