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Is writing from Rapallo. Has not yet heard from Garthcelyn. The weather, the journey and his health: 'Even if I had to return tomorrow I feel I could face a month's election campaign without any hesitation'. But would prefer to return home by sea. The reports in the Tory papers indicate that the Ministry is on its way out; a January resignation seems increasingly likely. Plans meetings in the Caernarfon Boroughs. William has benefited much from the voyage. His plans.

His first bill and his speech have been an immense success. William was able to hear his first speech but could not stay for the whole debate. The measure is warmly welcomed by shipowners and sailors.

Is looking forward to seeing William that evening. Has lunched with the Free Church leaders that day. Is to dine with the Official Receivers that evening.

Has received deputations that day, including a most interesting one from Alma Tadema, the great artist, relating to copyright on pictures and artistic designs. The previous day was 'the greatest parliamentary triumph I have had since I entered office'. The Patents Bill was a great success. Last night 'I just pulverised F. E. Smith to powder & so they all say'. Describes the proceedings in the Commons.

Written at House of Commons. Has received glowing reports from Maggie and John Rowland of William George's speech at Bridgend. Has played golf for several hours and has just completed a two hour conference on the report stage of the Old Age Pensions - 'Up to the present my conduct of the Bill has been a very distinct triumph & that is the general impression'. Is to spend the weekend at Carrow Abbey, Norwich.

Written at House of Commons. The restful weekend will stand him in good stead for the late night on Old Age Pensions that evening. Encloses the 'remarkable article' from that night's Globe. Megan at Norwich - 'Became very chummy with Rider Haggard who was there. He is a cheery soul'.

Written at House of Commons. Is putting through his Budget Bill. Anticipates a late sitting of the House. Maggie is at Folkestone opening a new Baptist chapel. Megan's toothache.

Written at House of Commons. Deputation was 'much too meek & mild to suit my taste'. Goes to see Dick the following day.

Written at House of Commons. Last night's 'grand' meeting 'in spite of the women'. The Metternich lunch was truly historical in that it will lead to an understanding with Germany.

Written at Lydstep Haven, Penally R.S.O., Pembrokeshire. Has received 'no end of letters' following his speech at Swansea - 'the only living thing so they say we have had from Liberal statesmen for many a day. Asquith I thought commonplace & uninspiring in his Edinburgh deliverance but a tremendous effort to play up to Radicalism'. Spoke to the local Baptist chapel the previous night. Family news.

Written at House of Commons. Has spent three hours presiding over the unemployed committee of the Cabinet. John Burns is 'very stiff'. 'Off now to see the Prime Minister about it'. Had breakfast that morning with Haldane, Churchill, Harold Cox and Sydney and Beatrice Webb to discuss the insurance scheme.

Written at House of Commons. There was a suffragette at his meeting at Castle Street last night. 'Giving evidence tomorrow morning for Christabel Pankhurst! Herbert Gladstone and I!'.

Written at House of Commons. An important conference in his room. 'Suffagette business went off well. They were quite pleasant & "respec". We screwed John Burns up a good deal - not as far as Churchill & I wanted but a long way'.

Written at House of Commons. Had no good chance to speak the previous day. Is taking Herbert Lewis home to have tea with Megan.

Written at 11 Downing Street, Whitehall, S.W. Family news. Is thinking about the Budget - 'It is a gigantic business. Had a fresh idea that morning. The Prussian Budget helps me enormously. I am now on the track of land values. If there is any money in it I mean to collar them'.