Much appreciates the Council's attitude. The joint committee cannot report on St Asaph school before the County Governing Board meet. Denbigh and Abergele are envious that St Asaph should 'poach' pupils. Constitution of the Flintshire half of the joint committee.
Has made notes on the Welsh objects at the British Museum. There is a need to prepare a scheme for a Welsh National Gallery and Museum. Two Welsh bronze shields.
Thanks for kindness at the House of Commons. Relations between Britain and the French Republic. The proposals of Thomas Barclay. Now wishes to approach John Herbert Lewis and other Welsh Members.
Regrets failing to reply to the invitation sent to Rhyl. Will call on John Herbert Lewis at the House next week. Is anxious to attempt 'a drastic reform of the drink question in the Transvaal & the Orange River Colonies'. A 'practical solution of the liquor problem in the two colonies' is within reach.
Cadwaladr's health. Could Frank Edwards write again to Cadwaladr? 'Is it any use trying to defeat this blundering Government? The only hope is that they will go on until they hang themselves with their own ropes'. Cadwaladr would welcome further letters from John Herbert Lewis.
The Education Bill does not contain a clause relating to the proportion between lay and clerical members among the managers of Voluntary Schools. It is possible for the Rector and his curates to make up two-thirds of the body.
J. P. Morgan is 'one of the most dangerous men to the British as a Nation that I know'. Is disappointed at the role assumed by the trade unions. Discusses the shipping industry.
Regrets John Herbert Lewis's inability to attend the meeting. The people from Blaenau would have been pleased to hear John Herbert Lewis - '...for next to their beloved Tom Ellis I think there is no member they listen to with such respect, past or present'.
Has had three conferences in Flintshire with his constituents: 'They were most kind. They all insisted on my remaining member whether I was able to attend Parliament or not!' No longer plans to retire in early 1903. Appreciates John Herbert Lewis's remarks about his book. 'The Liberal re-action is in full force all over the country, and it is not impossible that the Government may go to pieces before the end of the present Parliament'. Will not contest the constituency again.