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John Herbert Lewis's letter was delayed. Mr Smith's stay at Braco, Perthshire, and his deteriorating health. He may be able to recover in due course. Discusses the Liberal candidature in Flintshire - 'They must settle their electoral squabbles among themselves'. Smith is certain to stand down at the election. Will be happy to call at the House next week.

Encloses a letter from S. P. Kerr which has been shown to Rev. John Owen - 'He says we ought to prepare for the worst & to prevent if possible a party split wh[ich] is inevitable if our friends insist in "paddling their own canoe" which they seemed to be disposed to do'. Suggests that John Herbert Lewis might stand for the County and Albert Spicer for the Boroughs as 'the best means to rescue us from the dilemma of divided interest'. This course would also preserve the seats from 'the machination of Labour Representation'.

Names the superintendent of the Mold, Buckley and Connahs Quay English circuit. A meeting at Mold on Wednesday (to select borough and county delegates) felt that John Herbert Lewis should be given first refusal on Smith's seat, and a meeting at Buckley has agreed. Believes John Herbert Lewis should give the matter serious consideration. Has received a letter from Smith.

Two friends have urged upon him the suitability of David Davies, Plas Dinam, as a parliamentary candidate. Has written to Davies suggesting he contact John Herbert Lewis for information. 'Personally I know nothing of him except that he is the grandson of Dd Davies Llandinam, & the son of Edward Davies, also, that he is reputed to be very wealthy'. Both of the friends are county voters.

Welcomes John Herbert Lewis's comments on David Davies, Plas Dinam, as 'a young man of ability & a good speaker'. Has discussed matters with Rev. John Owen. Hopes the Flintshire Liberal Party can act as a united body. Believes that a candidate should not be selected before October at the earliest as an early selection would lead to dissension in the ranks of the local party. The timing of the general election may well depend upon the outcome of the Barnard Castle by-election. Mr Owen fears the impact on the Boroughs of John Herbert Lewis's going to the County.

Has much interest in politics, but is not yet ready to stand for Parliament. Is likely to be away from home often during the next two years.

Discusses transfers of 'British' Schools. Conditions of transfer are affected by the terms of the Trust Deed concerning continued use of the school buildings by the trustees outside school hours.

John Herbert Lewis has been appointed President of the Welsh National Liberal Council and WHH has been chosen Secretary. Much work is to be done. Could WHH meet John Herbert Lewis and some of his colleagues in London?.

Has calculated the expenses necessary for a parliamentary election in Flintshire. 'My experience of Flintshire, coupled with the luxurious way in which it has been treated by the sitting member, prevents me, however, regarding it as a very hopeful field for efforts in the direction of Spartan simplicity in the matter of electioneering expenditure'. It would be very difficult to cut expenditure - '... I should expect to make more enemies in a month during the contest than in a decennium of ordinary time'. It is important for John Herbert Lewis to become the candidate for Flintshire to avoid a repetition of the Barnard Castle by-election. Wishes John Herbert Lewis or Lloyd George 'to pitch into Finlay on the Appropriation Bill for his laxity in dealing with disqualified Magistrates who persist in taking part in licensing business'.

A meeting of the Flintshire Liberal Association is to be held at the Town Hall, Flint, on August 15th to consider a letter received from Samuel Smith MP. Circular letter.

Is not prepared to stand for the County, but may stand in the Boroughs. Hopes John Herbert Lewis may stand in the County. £750 should cover the expenses of the next election. Discusses 'the financial difficulty of the Registration'. Mr Thomas Parry and Mr Muspratt have declared their unwillingness to stand in the County and the Boroughs. Mr Elwy Williams would be a most unpopular candidate. 'I should not be at all surprised if the Tories did not contest the County if you decide to stand'. 'Private & Confidential'.

A meeting of the Flintshire Liberal Association is to be held at the Town Hall, Flint, on September 5th to choose a successor to Samuel Smith MP. Circular letter.

Encloses a copy of the reply received from the Education Department relating to the Pentre School. Wholeheartedly supports John Herbert Lewis's stand to become the County Member. Encloses a copy of a letter he is to send to the County Herald. '10.00 PM. We have by a large majority passed in favour of the County Seat being offered to you, although there was a strong expression of reluctance to lose your services for 1 Boroughs'.

Congratulations on adoption as Liberal Candidate for Flintshire.

Regrets John Herbert Lewis's decision not to accept the Presidency of the Welsh National Liberal Council. A conference is to be held at Bangor on 24th September. Hopes John Herbert Lewis can attend. Will forward the draft resolutions to John Herbert Lewis. Many think Lloyd George should become President of the Council.

Has been at Hatchlands where Rendel read John Herbert Lewis's letter to him; Ach-o and John Herbert Lewis are in complete agreement. Shall go to Bangor to defend the Montgomeryshire proposals.

Cadwaladr's health. Congratulations on his selection.

Requests John Herbert Lewis to speak at Bala on October 27th. 'I have considerable opposition about in my own ranks'.

Knows of no-one who speaks better Welsh than John Herbert Lewis. He should speak at Leeswood in Welsh. Is reading the Life of Gladstone - 'This book will do more for Liberalism than anything that has appeared for years. It is a truly Christian biography'. Sees John Herbert Lewis is at Mold on the 4th. Could he call?.

Cadwaladr's health. Thanks for letters.