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Written at Fallodon, Chathill, Northumberland. Grey met him at his private station. Future meetings at Hanwick and Yarmouth. Grey says that D. Lloyd George is certain of a place in the next Cabinet - 'Atebais fod hynny yn dibynu ar yr hyn a wnant dros Gymru - fod yn rhaid i mi edrych am chwareu teg i fy mhobl cyn derbyn mantais i mi fy hun'.
Written at Evershed, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Describes the operation on the big tonsil - 'Had a very bad time. It was a tough chap & well established in its place. Result profuse bleeding. Bled for hours'. May be able to play golf on Saturday, and plans to attend next week's meeting. William George should not tell Uncle Lloyd.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. 'No resignation now - but another Session off' still seems to be an accurate prediction. Has not been to town that day and so has no first-hand information. Family news. Goes to see Morley at Wimbledon the following day. A successful meeting the previous night. Is pleased that William George has been elected to the chairmanship of the Portmadoc Council: 'How the news must have given joy to Casson's heart.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Last night's meeting at Warrington. Robert Thomas came to the meeting with William Lewis. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd George comprising family news.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is writing letters to Barry about the trouble in the Catholic School. 'Perygl Default. No harm if it comes. It will set all English Protestants against the Govt.'.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is reading. 'Pwllheli County Court Story makes one almost wish he were back in his Cwrt bach days'. The dinner party was a great success - '... the conversation fast & furious all round the table'. Morley wishes a talk with him. Talked with Churchill until 12.30.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is preparing for Scotland. Dined at the Asquiths last evening in the company of Grey, Haldane, Birrell, Strachey and Spender. It is said that Balfour plans to introduce a Redistribution Bill next session. Relations are cold between Chamberlain and Balfour. Includes a note from Margaret Lloyd George.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is preparing for Liverpool, but is finding it difficult to say something fresh. The success of last night's speech - 'I had a larger share of the limelight on my attack on the War scandals than even if I had delivered them in the House of Commons'. Has sent the Morning Leader to Maggie. Went with Gwilym the previous day to visit the Aragon; suggests to William George 'a trip to Madeira on one of these boats'. Dick's photographs were much admired.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Does not anticipate a speedy resignation of the government. Is to have tea with Morley the following day.
Written at Eversfield, Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Agrees that Montgomery is 'excellent'. Goes to Shrewsbury on Friday and thence to the Wrexham demonstration. Is going to see Herbert Lewis. The article on 'Politics in Wales' in the previous day's Times - 'A vile attack on the Welsh people. Most complimentary to me. ... Interesting but in its references to Wales & Welsh Nonconformity venemous. Worth reading though'. Is preparing for Wrexham, and also has the Scottish tour on his mind.
Written at Eversfield, 3 Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. The Barmouth meeting. Is to play golf with R.O. Davies at Chislehurst. The reports in the newspapers on the Walsall meeting. Presided over a farewell dinner to Hopwood the previous night. Includes note from Margaret Lloyd-George: Dick's health and family news.
Written at Eversfield, 3 Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is preparing his Glasgow speech that morning. 'Mean to go straight for Balfour'. Olwen is going that evening to a lecture by John Williams, Brynsiencyn. Includes a note by Margaret Lloyd George.
Written at Eversfield, 3 Routh Road, Wandsworth Common, S.W. Is departing for Oxford. Gibson's article in the Cambrian News - 'It shows such keen insight into things. He has at last seen D.A. aright & the article will help to give the key to the public who cannot quite understand his snapping & snarling at my heels. Luckily it does not worry me one little bit. D.A. is the least formidable of Parliamentarians. ...'.
Written at England and Scotland East Coast. Express Route, 'Gororau yr Alban',
Is en route to Scotland. Received a telegram from Lord Rosebery last night. Has his speech ready for Perth. Thanks to Uncle Lloyd for sending Bonar Law's speech and to Dick for sending the photograph of Uncle Lloyd.
Written at Eden House, Lucerne, Rome. Is to return to London. Wishes to work on the Woods and Forests before Parliament rises. Thinks William George should start on his Irish trip. 'If the Borth case is adjourned you may rely upon my being down for it. I should delight to take it up. There is a chance of a good row'.
Written at Echo Office. Has come up to meet people to attempt a sale of the Echo, and so missed ...,
Written at Echo Office. Has come up to meet people to attempt a sale of the Echo, and so missed the Speaker's resignation. It is clear that Balfour has now 'thrown in his lot with Joe [Chamberlain]'. Megan's ill health.
Written at Duffryn House, Abertillery, Monmouthshire. Gwynoro's case. Legal matters. Last night's lecture was a great success 'in spite of the most terrible tornado I have hardly ever been out in'.
Written at Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. The Budget is progressing well. Gwilym is not now going to India - 'I am sorry they have changed their minds'. Asquith has appointed a secret War Council to consider all questions relating to the war; D. Lloyd George is a member.
Written at Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. Mary's death. 'Dear "Aunty Polly" has been released from her long agony of pain & weakness & is in the land whether our good mother & my Mari bach had gone before her. She may have been welcomed by them on landing'. Feels 'paralysed' by the news but is conducting the Bill through the Commons. Finds Asquith 'very tender & sympathetic'. Clarke is to accompany him on the journey home - 'I could not face the lonely journey there - & especially back'. William George and Uncle Lloyd are 'the bravest souls I ever met'.