Monday, June 29, 1914
Sunny
Correspondence (1 of 1)
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYThe King pressed Asquith again for a meeting between Redmond and Carson. Asquith also received a letter from "R.G." expressing satisfaction that a financial matter had been settled.
Londonⓘ
HER DAYLikely in London, moving in Asquith’s social/political circle (calls/parties/dinners), in close touch with Asquith immediately after the Sarajevo assassination news.. Discussing politics (especially the Ulster/Home Rule situation) with Asquith as part of their regular pattern of conversations and meetings around this week.
Official Register
1914-06-29Top News
Daily Edition
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo is reported; the news shocks Great Britain but initial apprehensions are limited to the Near East. In Parliament, the Foreign Office Vote is debated.
Cabinet Council
NO SESSION
No Minutes
Parliament
IN SESSION
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Witness Observations
David Lloyd George
"I am writing to you to express my regret that I was unable to see you to-day. ... I am also very anxious to discuss with you the matter of the Irish question..."
RB
R. B. Haldane (attributed)
"I am glad to hear that you are keeping your eye upon the matter of the Royalties in the Northern Territory... The enclosed newspaper cuttings are rather a curious commentary..."