Tuesday, February 3, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #29Time not recorded
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I had Birrell with me at the Leviathan interview. I developed the situation with such art as I could master, until the psychological moment arrived for discharging my bomb. My visitor shivered visibly & was a good deal perturbed...

Asquith describes an interview with Redmond regarding the Irish situation where he 'discharged a bomb'.

Mentioned:Augustine Birrell • John Redmond

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration0/10
Political Unburdening8/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

Interview with RedmondIrish Home RuleUlster
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMet a Miners' deputation on the Minimum Wage (described as 'unprofitable'). Went for a solitary drive at dusk. Dined with Sir Ernest Cassel. Played Bridge with Lady Lewis, Lady Paget, and Winston Churchill (Churchill made many blunders; Asquith won money). Received Augustine Birrell’s report on his gloomy meeting with John Redmond about Irish Home Rule
Venetia Stanley
Chelfordⓘ
HER DAYWrote to Asquith

Official Register

1914-02-03

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A meeting is held at Queen's Hall to advocate for the reduction of naval expenditure. The Prime Minister declines a request from the Miners' Federation to extend the Minimum Wage Act to surface workers.

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned