Thanks for the loan of the two letters relating to Tom Nefyn Williams. Considers 'the change of attitude and of spirit ... to be remarkable'. Thinks Williams is likely to be re-instated. Domestic and family news.
Has received a letter concerning the Building Grant. It will be brought before the meeting at Colwyn Bay on the 16th. 'Again we are in your debt for tactful management'.
The decision over Taylor's candidature is to be postponed for three months. The meeting displayed 'entire unanimity' over John Herbert Lewis's candidature. Believes Taylor must go in any event.
Thanks for letter and enclosure from Mundella. Is sorry Acland is retiring from Parliament - 'a material loss, especially so in view of the troublesome times that are before us over elementary schools. He has great capacity, great energy & a safe seat'. Anticipates his first Assize on the 22 and 23 July.
Is about to establish a Welsh Debating Society in Liverpool. Anticipates there will be 500 members. Lloyd George had agreed to address the inaugural meeting at Chatham Street chapel on 30 September, but now cannot come. Can John Herbert Lewis come to address the meeting?. Welsh.
CD and T E Ellis are attempting to establish five or six lecture centres in Wales in connection with the Gilchrist Trust. Would John Herbert Lewis like a centre in one of the towns in his constituency? Mold might be a suitable centre or Holywell. Would welcome John Herbert Lewis's response.
Has read H. M. Stanley's remarks in the Commons - 'It is notable that he has never yet spoken in the House without dragging in commendation of the Congo state, about which he tries his best to mislead the House'. Could John Herbert Lewis ask a question in the House?.
John Herbert Lewis should write an English memoir of Tom Ellis - 'It would perpetuate his memory, extend his influence, & present him as an ideal to the rising generation of Welshmen'.
Has received no notice of a meeting of the Welsh Party. Regrets 'so momentous a question' has arisen so soon - '...I have only the merest outsider's knowledge. I know no member of the Welsh party intimately. I am not in a position to consult anybody'. Regrets he is so vague. Saw it as his duty to stand for Parliament - 'I hope that I may be able to do more good to Wales than harm - though I doubt it'.
Appreciates John Herbert Lewis's mention of his name in the debate on the Board of Education Bill. Is indignant at the way the subject has been 'smuggled' through Parliament, but hopes the Act will be well administered. 'Private'.
Is John Herbert Lewis going to Swansea to support the peace resolution? The Liberal MPs from North Wales should have a uniform policy. 'I think that total abstinence in this as in other matters may be the best policy'.
The need for the government to allocate money to intermediate education raised from liquor taxation. Fears the extra duties on spirits may be remitted. Smith is to make a statement on Friday.
