Monday, March 30, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

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I started the idea of the two offices at once... Winston's eyes blazed... I heard (as I expected) that the Generals... must go. Poor Seely... was bound to follow suit. ... I threw the bombshell on the floor of the House...

Asquith recounts the decision to take the War Office himself after Seely's resignation, and the scene in the House.

Mentioned:Winston Churchill • Bluey • Clemmie Churchill • Sir John French • Gen. Ewart • Seely • King • Bonar Law • Sir John Simon

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration3/10
Political Unburdening8/10
Emotional Desolation0/10

Thematic Tags

Seely's resignationAsquith taking War OfficeRe-election
In-Person Meeting
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYWeekend at Wharf. Audience with King. Announcement in House. Vacating seat.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYWrote to Asquith

Official Register

1914-03-30

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The Prime Minister announces the resignations of Sir John French and Sir J. S. Ewart, and Colonel Seely, and states he will assume the office of Secretary for War himself,. Civil war breaks out in the Dominican Republic.

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

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