Monday, March 1, 1915
Correspondence (1 of 2)
My own darling . . . I wish – more than I can say – that you had been at the House this afternoon. . . . Winston is breast-high about the Dardanelles – particularly as to-night we have a telegram from Venizelos announcing that the Greeks are prepared to send 3 divisions . . .
Asquith wishes Venetia had been at the House for his speech and mentions Winston's excitement about the Dardanelles.
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1915-03-01Top News
No. 15 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps was established at Farnborough Airport.. The 11th, 12th, and 13th Light Horse Regiments of the First Australian Imperial Force were established for the Gallipoli campaign.. The Institute of Arbitrators was established in London.
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Witness Observations
"Henry made [a] speech [on the U-Boat campaign] in the House. This is probably the greatest speech Henry has ever delivered. It is certainly the greatest occasion and moment. … Among his greatest speeches I put his first Free Trade campaign speech, his Colenso, Guildhall and this."
"On March 1st the Germans replied to the American proposal. They made clear that they would not forge use of anchored mines for offensive purposes, and that raw materials on the free list of the Declaration, as well as food, must be included in the scheme."