Thursday, September 17, 1914

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Correspondence (1 of 2)

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All our Bills will be on the Statute Book to-morrow . . . I have rather a sad little letter from the King . . . He says that in giving his assent he 'feels deeply the gravity of the political outlook'.

Asquith discusses "Bluey", the passing of the Bills, the political timeline, and plans for Edinburgh.

Mentioned:Bluey • Winston Churchill • Sir John French • Bonar Law • King George V • Benckendorffs

Metric Analysis

Romantic Adoration8/10
Political Unburdening7/10
Emotional Desolation3/10

Thematic Tags

BlueyParliament Act BillsSeparation allowancesKing's letter on Home RulePast memories of meetings with Venetia
H.H. Asquith
Londonⓘ
HIS DAYCabinet. House of Commons. Dinner with Benckendorffs. Writing late.
Venetia Stanley
Penrhosⓘ
HER DAYSent Asquith a letter. Cancelled Indian trip. Dining with Bencks at Stanmore (night). Travelling to Edinburgh (next morning). Chosen Edinburgh over Dublin

Official Register

1914-09-17

Top News

Daily Edition

Andrew Fisher becomes Prime Minister of Australia for the third time [36], [37]. The German Governor of New Guinea surrenders to Australian forces [38], [37]. The training ship HMS *Fisgard II* (formerly *Invincible*) sinks in the English Channel during a storm, with the loss of 21 lives [39], [40].

Cabinet Council

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Parliament

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