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.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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.