Wednesday, February 11, 1914
Heavy Rain
Correspondence (1 of 2)
Letter #34Afternoon
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Since I wrote to you this morning, the ship very nearly foundered... The event of this afternoon's debate with us was Carson's speech... I wrote him a line of congratulation...
Asquith reports on the Cabinet meeting and praises Carson's speech in the House.
Mentioned:Sir Edward Carson • Sir John Simon • Viscount Bryce
Metric Analysis
Romantic Adoration1/10
Political Unburdening7/10
Emotional Desolation0/10
Thematic Tags
Cabinet crisis (Navy Estimates)Carson's speech
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HIS DAYCabinet meeting. House of Commons debate.
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HER DAYWrote to Asquith that morning. Attended Asquith's debates
Official Register
1914-02-11Top News
Daily Edition
Important Ministerial changes are announced: Mr. Sydney Buxton succeeds Lord Gladstone in South Africa, and Mr. John Burns moves to the Board of Trade,. In the debate on the Address, Sir Edward Carson speaks on the gravity of the Ulster situation. A deputation from the Trade Union Congress waits on the Prime Minister.
Cabinet Council
NO SESSION
No Minutes
Parliament
IN SESSION
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