Friday, July 17, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 1)

Letter #98Night
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I found the royal person in a tent in the garden... He was full of interest & excitement about the Conference... He was anxious that Arthur Balfour shd. come in, but I objected

Asquith describes a meeting with the King regarding the upcoming Conference, noting the King's excitement and suggestion for the Speaker to preside. He discusses the composition of the conference attendees, objecting to Arthur Balfour and considering Lloyd George.

Mentioned:King George V • The Speaker • Arthur Balfour • Crewe • Lloyd George

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration7/10
Political Unburdening7/10
Emotional Desolation1/10

Thematic Tags

Meeting with the KingBuckingham Palace ConferenceSelection of Conference delegatesSpeaker of the House
In-Person Meeting
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYMeeting with the King in a tent in the garden. Arranging the Buckingham Palace Conference. Writing a Memorandum for the King. Two hours companionship with Venetia. Had an audience of the King; left Downing Street in the afternoon to spend the weekend in the country.
Venetia Stanley
Londonⓘ
HER DAYSpent two hours with Asquith. Talk with Asquith (yesterday)

Official Register

1914-07-17

Top News

Daily Edition

The King attends a naval review at Spithead; the fleet is later kept mobilized,. Conference negotiations on Home Rule are reported.

Cabinet Council

NO SESSION
No Minutes

Parliament

IN SESSION

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