Is discussing the 1820 Association with Robert Struben. Hopes that Woodin will be a success. Personal news.

Discusses the Economic Conference and the uncooperative attitude of the U.S.A.

Is pleased that Crewe approves of Woodin as General Manager. Gives reasons for the failure of the World Conference and Roosevelt's attempt to stabilise the internal value of the dollar. Leven gives his impression of the U.S.A.

Is sending Crewe a copy of Douglas' report of a visit to some settlers. The farmers round Nylstroom and the Springbok Flats will be assisted financially. Was unable to address 1820 Association meetings in Durban due to the uncooperative attitude of the local Chairman, Mackupton.

In April, Webber discussed with C. Davies and Walter Hudson the matter of Ainsworth's will. A private Bill will be introduced next session to alter the terms of the will so that people from England, already settled in South Africa, can be helped.

Asks Crewe to refer in the Daily Dispatch to some of the facts contained in the "Milner Papers". Crewe does not need to fear that Britain will peg the pound to the dollar. MacDonald lost prestige over the Economic Conference and Baldwin lost Conservative Party support due to his attitude over India.

Fears that the English section will be duped into supporting the coalition government by believing it to be a "combination of moderate people". Malan's followers, however, have a distinctly anti-British policy. Chaplin wishes to know the policy of the coalition government regarding Malan's viewpoints before the English section give the government their support. Chaplin wonders what the attitude of the English ministers is towards the Italian shipping contract. Considers the situation in Bechuanaland ridiculous.

Has had a heart attack. Is not impressed by the Rhodesian government. In South Africa, the English will be swamped in a Coalition Party. Lawn's speech at the.

Johannesburg Consolidated Investment Company meeting attacking government mine taxation was criticized unfairly. Smuts' conditions to the formation of the now party will be so vague as to leave the Dutch majority in the party a free hand. Fears that the South African Government might do a deal with the British Government for the transfer of the Protectorates.

Due to severe drought Col. Hartigan has limited advertising for settlers. A sub-committee meeting to be held that afternoon. Mr Roosevelt's experiment in U.S.A. gives cause for concern. Struben sails for South Africa on Friday.

Will not be able to visit Crewe on his way back from Port Elizabeth. Has had good rains in Transvaal and Orange Free State.

Agrees with Crewe that the General Manager's report, written by Hobbs is unsatisfactory. Hobbs attempted to concentrate all power in his own hands and distorted the facts. Hopes Lionel Phillips will attend the Port Elizabeth meeting. Laments the death of Drummond Chaplin. Miners Union causing trouble. The Cold Producers Committee has weak leadership and is too conciliatory.