Monday, June 15, 1914

Cloudy

Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #80Morning/Afternoon
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Roosevelt held the floor practically the whole time... talking as tho' we had been a public meeting... He is a second-rate man with overflowing vitality... I had to battle with a deputation of Liberal malcontent MP's over L.G.'s Budget

Asquith recounts a leisurely Sunday at The Wharf involving golf, swimming with Diana Manners, and a night boat ride. He describes his Monday lunch with Theodore Roosevelt, criticizing him as 'long-winded' and 'second-rate'. He also mentions dealing with a deputation of Liberal MPs unhappy with Lloyd George's Budget.

Mentioned:Kakoo • Oc Asquith • Norah Lindsay • Diana Manners • Prince Lichnowsky • Theodore Roosevelt • Edward Grey • Lloyd George • Herbert Samuel • Edwin Montagu

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration6/10
Political Unburdening5/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Social life at The WharfSwimming and BoatingTheodore RooseveltAmerican personality traitsLiberal Budget revoltAmending Bill
H.H. Asquith
Oxfordshire / London
HIS DAYGolfing at Huntercombe with Kakoo and Oc. Punting to Norah Lindsay's to watch swimming. Boating on the river in the dark after dinner. Motoring to London alone. Lunch at Edward Grey's with Theodore Roosevelt. Meeting with Liberal malcontent MPs regarding the Budget. Planning a talk on the Amending Bill with Simon and Crewe. Dining at Grillion's
Venetia Stanley
central London
HER DAYLikely staying in London “at the Club” (a ladies’ club she used when in town), within easy reach of Asquith and the social/political round.. Likely spending the day in leisure/social routine typical for her in London (e.g., tennis and club life), and available for an evening meeting with Asquith (he explicitly says he wishes she were with him).

Official Register

1914-06-15

Top News

Daily Edition

The Plural Voting Bill passes the Commons. A deputation of Liberals protest to the Prime Minister against the Finance Bill procedure.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

RECESS
Adjourned