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Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. That morning's letter (no. 1953) may not have been posted. Is now going to Charing Cross Road to preside over a lecture given by John Williams, Brynsiencyn, on John Elias. Portmadoc was 'another in the eye for Beriah & his fellow conspirators'.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. That morning's conference with shipowners and seamen on the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Bill. Family news.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Thanks for birthday greetings. There was a meeting on licensing that day. 'I am anxious to settle down. This unsettled life is depressing'. Are staying at 1 Rochester Gate, but this is unsuitable.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Stayed last night at the Victoria Hotel. Has been too busy to write.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Regrets that Naylor's meetings are being disrupted; this action may win him sympathy. It is essential that the canvass be undertaken thoroughly. Is very dissatisfied with the 'reports' from Nath - ' I don't at all know what he is doing or whether he is doing anything'. Could William George investigate and write to him? Is departing for Brighton.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Received two deputations on the Port of London that afternoon. Plans for the trip to the Continent. 'I wonder whether I can stand three weeks doing nothing with time for thinking, thinking'. May return to Cricieth sooner than planned.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. No longer feels any anxiety about the fate of the Patents Bill as the Lords are unlikely to touch it. Hopes to be able to reach the Sassiwn on Thursday, but not Wednesday. Suggests travelling to Switzerland on Saturday. Has succeeded in getting Josiah Thomas on to the list of magistrates at Liverpool - 'He is a good chap & I have a deep respect for his father'.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. 'No further news of railway trouble. It will be a tough job - that is all I know'.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Made his first speech in the official style last night, a sweeping success. Morley and Campbell-Bannerman were well satisfied. The Shipping Bill the next day.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Lleufer's case. Is very busy - probably until 7 o'clock. May spend Sunday at Brighton.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Legal matters. Maggie has 'fixed' on a very nice property in Chelsea and so will remain in London until Saturday. Departs for the Continent the following day.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Leaves for Glasgow on the 2 pm train. Has a good speech ready.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is very disappointed that Mary and Olwen are not coming up. The Cabinet met that day; there is a 'formidable programme' for the next session. Goes to Brighton that evening. Sir Alfred Thomas's case comes on Monday.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is very busy. General Smuts has just left the office - 'very nice fellow'.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is using his heavy cold as an excuse to take a day off to prepare for a busy week next week. 'My estimates on Thursday week & the Welsh Clause on Tuesday'. The Irish Orangemen 'funked' their attack on him the previous night for his stand on behalf of Catholic employees on the Irish railways.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is up to attend an important Cabinet Committee on education. Then returns to Brighton and is to chair the very important Lighthouse meeting the following day.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is to see Asquith about the status of the Board of Trade. Campbell-Bannerman's health. 6 P.m. - The interview with Asquith who has agreed to write to the Prime Minister.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is to play golf that afternoon. Does not expect any further news until Asquith returns on Friday.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is supposed to arrive at Caernarvon at 5.16. Would like William George to attend the delegates' meeting the next afternoon: 'I should like a preliminary canvass made throughout the Boroughs as soon as possible so that we may know how we stand & also how much effort one has to put in. This is important for me as I have to think of 4 or 5 other places where I ought to help'. Has to return to town on 3rd January for a Cabinet meeting. Has to put in an appearance in each of the Boroughs before then. Discusses arrangements to speak in the Boroughs. Has to attend the preliminary meeting for the Convention at Caernarvon on 2 January.
Written at Board of Trade, Whitehall Gardens, S.W. Is still busy clearing up at the Board of Trade. Has resolved not to go to Paris as he wants to be on hand when the real task of forming the ministry begins on Saturday. Churchill is to succeed him at the Board of Trade.