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Pamphlet.

Pamphlet.

Pamphlet.

Thanks for the resolution of the general committee and the invitation to dinner.

Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to George Whiteley, enclosing a copy of a brief statement (A 18/27) on the history of the National Liberal Club. Pays tribute to the 'energy and ability' of those who acted on A. J. Williams's suggestion to establish the club. Has agreed to become chairman of the managing committee but has reservations.

Is not prepared under any circumstances to 'retrieve the disaster of 1895'. Sacrificed his seat because, '... I would not for the sake of popularity, play fast and loose with my party & with my convictions as to the manner in which the real interests of Wales could be best served.' Would in any event not contemplate an invitation which was not unanimous.

Now wishes to resign the two offices he holds in the National Liberal Club. The Club has met with much success and has assisted the Liberal party. The various committees have performed their duties well. It is vital to increase the membership of the Liberal Party. Is grateful for the kindness he has received.

Encloses an article on 'Constitutional evolution' and the draft of a Bill 'for constituting a Senate of the United Kingdom' (A 5/16), together with a letter from Lord Courtney. Has not attempted to influence Eliot Crawshay Williams's political views.

Continues to be genuinely interested in politics and is at present engaged in important work which will be of service to the Liberal party. Relates his services to the Liberal party in South Glamorgan between 1885 and 1890. But electoral success led to 'a sense of security ... inertness and indifference'. Is well aware of the defects and problems of party government but has faith in the future of the Liberal Party. Defeat in 1895 was 'the bitterest disappointment of my political life'. Quotes from his letter to Blandy Jenkins of 23 October 1895 (A 11/6), a letter which was never made public. It was alleged during the 1895 election campaign that A. J. Williams was 'responsible for the stopping of the Dinas Colliery', a 'wicked and malicious statement'. Relates the true story.

Copy of letter from A. J. Williams to the chairman of the National Liberal Club managing committee, accepting the invitation to become chairman of the committee.

Thanks for the resolution, the assistance and support.

Accepted two offices in the National Liberal Club in 1906. The finances of the Club are now on a satisfactory footing and is now intending to resign. Would like to meet J. A. Peace. Outlines his hopes and aspirations when the club was formed.

Sympathises with the plight of the South Glamorgan Liberal Association. Shares the members' bitter disappointment at the 'unexpected reverse'. Many 'unworthy influences' were used against the Liberals in the election. A 'feeling of absolute security' had grown up in Liberal circles in the county as a result of three successful contests. The seat can be re-captured through 'active and united effort and organization'.

Thinks A. J. Williams would have appreciated the painting of his portrait for the National Liberal Club.

Is pleased A. J. Williams is 'leading a vigorous movement in Cardiff' to enlist new members. An increase in membership is imperative: 'A man helps the party by joining the Club, & the party wants all the help it can get.'.