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.

Personal news. Discusses Mussolini's defiant attitude. Hopes that Evans will stand up against the politicians.

Asks if Crewe will attend the 1820 Conference at Johannesburg.

Recommends that the Unionist Party should stress concentration in party organisation. In reply to questions put by Crewe, Selborne is pessimistic about improved relations with Germany. Germany's territorial ambitions are too great to permit peaceful understanding. Germany is constantly increasing her navy. In Britain itself, the Government is unpopular through contentious legislation. The Government majority should hold together for three more years in Selborne's opinion.

Letter written from Florence. Expresses concern for Crewe's poor health. Discusses the critical political situation in Britain and also the Coal strike and unemployment. Tries to estimate the effect of this situation on South African politics.

Regrets that Crewe has had heart trouble. Is interested to hear that the South African government has come through the Parliamentary session badly. Agrees with Crewe that government officials should be bilingual. Hull's retirement was badly managed and South Africa's financial situation is unsatisfactory. Botha's popularity has waned, but the Dutch people will stand by him. In Britain, National and Imperial defence has become the crucial issue. The Committee of National Defence is unwieldy. Describes a meeting with Lionel Phillips who is satisfied.

Long thinks it evident chat Botha is coming to the end of his power and will have to fall back on the British for support. Long will not be sorry if Merriman goes under.

Long expresses surprise at labour unrest in South Africa.

Congratulates Crewe on being on the Defence Council. Personal news.