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Legal and business matters. Is suffering badly from neuralgia and fears lest his speech that evening will be 'a dead failure - a spiritless affair'. Has been unable to master his speech because all his time has been absorbed by 'this Llanbedr affair'.
The reaction to his maiden speech - 'There is no doubt whatever that my 'maiden' has been most successful. There is hardly a Liberal London or even provincial paper which does not say something complimentary about it'. Quotes from the newspapers. The praise which he has received from John Morley and Arthur Acland and from de Cobain, a Tory MP. Incomplete.
Is satisfied that he followed the correct course with his amendment. Samuel Smith MP told him the previous night that 'the greatest mistake a man can commit is to speak too frequently. The House instinctively dislikes such a man'. The note on the tithe has done them more good than harm. Has been congratulated by Sir Love Jones Parry on the success of his maiden speech. Is on his way to the Birmingham Demonstration. Caine is likely to leave the [Liberal] party. Has been invited to a party at the Gladstone residence at Dollis Hill.
Maggie is hoping to arrive at 6 o'clock the following day. D. Lloyd George hopes to be home on Saturday evening unless the Gwylwyn Quarry resolution comes up for discussion. Has spoken twice in the debate on the Tithe Bill. The Government has already accepted one amendment of his.
His motion is 'the most important amendment moved from our side'. Describes the progress of the measure. Spoke on two occasions the previous night on the estimates. Has promised to raise another question on the Woods and Forests vote concerning Gwyneddon's quarry. Are to take little Dick to see the great review at Wimbledon the following day; he saw the procession that day and was much impressed.
Even if he is not re-elected in the general election, believes that he has 'advanced' himself 'The moderate men who are genuine Liberals are my best friends & I have united the party thoroughly'. The success of his speech at Conway on Saturday evening. 'So if I don't get in for the boroughs I think all sections are so disgusted with Rathbone that they'll turn him out of Arvon & put me in for that'. Is not at all optimisic about the outcome of the fray - 'The other side are bringing unheard of pressure to bear upon the electors. They are even giving them drink. Had a long chat with his opponent Sir John Puleston the previous night.
Comments on the advertisement in Y Genedl; the handsome dividend it is certain to pay 'will be the most effective answer to the malicious fellows who railed at me for taking over the concern'. Developments in Patagonia. The meeting of the 'Welsh Cabinet' the previous day - 'I fear something of a rumpus with Gladstone. He is a pigheaded old fool in some respects. But I moved that we should listen to no compromise & we agreed'.
Failed to find any trace of R.R.'s letter. The 'plucky cousin of Nanhoron burst into tears & even blubbered when the result of the polling at Llanengan was announced!' His lecture was a great success.
Proposed and supported a strong resolution on disestablishment at a meeting of the 'Welsh party' that day. Has been thanked and complimented by both Rendel and T. E. Ellis. Can Richard Lloyd fetch an envelope from Brynawelon? Has been talking to Sir George Trevelyan.
Is busy at the office. Maggie has discovered a house at Wandsworth which she thinks would be suitable. R.O. Roberts says that the Caernarfon people are well pleased with D. Lloyd George's performance that session. The account in the Manchester Sunday Chronicle.
The Conway case. The success of the Warminster meeting. Is expecting Maggie the following day. Plans to go to Scotland and Dyserth.
Is preparing for 'another go for Chamberlain & the War'. There is much dissatisfaction against Roberts for the delay. Expects the war to last for some time. Has had to refuse to go to Pembrokeshire the following Sunday with Wynford Philipps. Is to dine with Whiteley M.P. that evening.
Roberts has promised to meet William and Maggie at the station. Has been very busy with the purchase of the Echo; only legal difficulties now remain. Richard Lloyd's cold.
Uncle W looks well. Spoke successfully for ten minutes. The articles in the Edinburgh Evening News and The Scotsman. Is glad that Mary is doing so well.
Has been raised by The Times to the dignity of a complete verbatim report - 'This is a most significant change. It was what happened to Lord Randolph Churchill when he succeeded'. The Bishop of St Asaph, who is strongly opposed to the Licensing Bill, has praised his speech very highly.
Encloses sketches from the Despatch of his free trade meeting (no. 3380a). There is also something in this week's Punch. Dick's school report might have been better.
Wishes that William could have stayed longer. Morley told him that afternoon that it was Balfour's intention to resign in May or June. Boscawen anticipates a dissolution in July. Campbell-Bannerman would be sent for, would form a ministry and remain in the Commons as leader. 'I am to be in the Cabinet - that is settled'.
Is travelling through Lancashire en route to London and is very pleased with the Scottish trip as is Rendel - 'It has made him more my friend than ever. One never knows when his help will be useful. His visit to Rendel in January raised £500 for the Welsh campaign and helped to raise Rendel's spirits.