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.

Blames the Minister of Mines, Patrick Duncan, for encouraging the strike by agreeing to make concessions to a miners' deputation. Agrees with Crewe's views regarding Smuts' East London speech. Webber resigning from South African Party. Feels that fusion is a trick to destroy the old Unionist Party.

Fears British Government intervention in agriculture.

Considers British armed forces and defence measures inadequate in the face of German aggression. Agrees with Crewe in doubting the South African coalition government. Is pleased that Crewe is starting on his memoirs.

A firm number of enquiries regarding prospective settlers. International and financial situation is obscure.

Reaffirms his friendship for Crewe and hopes that political differences will not spoil the friendship.

On a visit to France, where she is staying with her cousins the Landons. He is Dutch minister in France and she is going with them to Holland for a week. Will return to England for Easter. Considers the French fear of Germany to be foolish, as the Germans fear Russia.

Approves of England's firm, non-aggressive stand at Stress. Thinks highly of Eden's tactics. Deplores the newspapers' talk of war. Has read a glowing account of Crewe in the 1820 pamphlets. The London Jubilee has greatly stimulated trade. Personal news.