Wednesday, July 15, 1914

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Letter #97Evening
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I pointed out to him that a failure to settle would mean a general election... I asked them to find out whether C & his friends would definitely treat, if I made them an offer to exclude Antrim, Derry, Down... Armagh... North Fermanagh

Asquith recounts a dull day involving a memorial service and a lunch with Senator Lodge. He details a significant political conversation with Bonar Law regarding the Home Rule crisis, proposing the exclusion of specific Ulster counties (Antrim, Derry, Down, Armagh, Fermanagh, Tyrone) to avoid a general election. He mentions Rothermere and 'The Master' communicating with Carson.

Mentioned:Lady Hardinge • Edward Grey • Senator Lodge • Bonar Law • The Master • Carson • Rothermere • Redmond

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration3/10
Political Unburdening8/10
Emotional Desolation2/10

Thematic Tags

Lady Hardinge's memorial serviceLunch with Edward Grey and Senator LodgeHome Rule negotiationsExclusion of Ulster countiesGeneral Election threatChamberlain's Kant
H.H. Asquith
House of Commonsⓘ
HIS DAYAttended Lady Hardinge's memorial service. Lunch at Edward Grey's with American Senator Lodge. Dining at home. Going to the House to divide. Reading Chamberlain's Kant. Talk with Bonar Law before questions. Attended an 'At Home' given by Mrs. Asquith at 10, Downing Street; dined with the Speaker and Mrs. Lowther at the Speaker's House.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYAttended 'stifling' entertainment/musical. Left/Disappeared before Rothermere arrived. Sought conversation with Asquith

Official Register

1914-07-15

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