Letter from Lord Morley [earlier John Morley] (Privy Council Office) to WSC on a letter by Austen Chamberlain on Home Rule.

Letter from J L Garvin (9 Greville Place, [London]) to WSC asking whether WSC can supply definite information which would enable Garvin to assure William Astor [later Lord Astor] that his newspapers are on sound ground in taking a moderate line [?on Home Rule].

Letter from J L Garvin (the Pall Mall Gazette, editorial offices, Newton Street, High Holborn, [London]) to WSC acknowledging that WSC is unable to give extra information [?on the Government's approach to Home Rule] and asking whether, in view of the objections of a large part of the Liberal party to WSC's conversations with his moderate opponents, his meeting with Garvin should be postponed.

Letter from [WSC] to [?] casting doubt on the assertion of Sir Edward Carson [later Lord Carson] that he [Carson] resigned from the National Liberal Club as a result of the introduction of the Home Rule Bill of 1886. Draft in the hand of Edward Marsh.

Memorandum by [John Cathcart Wason] on the danger to the Empire posed by the current Home Rule crisis and suggesting that local parliaments for Ireland, Scotland, Wales and, possibly, the English regions on the Canadian and Australian federal model could be the answer. Typescript. Sent with CHAR 2/62/123.

Cutting from the Dundee Advertiser: speech by John Cathcart Wason advocating local parliaments for Ireland, Scotland, Wales, London and, possibly, English regions.

Letter from Samuel Mc Fadzean (61 Dunluce Avenue, Belfast [Ulster, Ireland]) to WSC enclosing a photograph of his son Winston [see CHAR 2/63/13] and assuring him that WSC's supporters in Belfast are more numerous than is apparent. Explains that as a Protestant Liberal he cannot openly express his political beliefs because of his dependence on the Unionist commercial community. Praises WSC's recent visit to Belfast.

Note by WSC headed "as an alternative to adjournment" suggesting that the Ulster Unionists be given the opportunity to exclude the six counties from the operation of the Home Rule Bill.

Letter from John Redmond (House of Commons) to WSC reporting that he has discussed the question of a referendum on the Home Rule Bill with his colleagues and that they share his opinion. Encloses a copy of a letter which he has sent to Augustine Birrell [see CHAR 2/63/17-18]. Signed typescript.

Letter from John Redmond (House of Commons) to Augustine Birrell explaining why the Irish Nationalists reject the idea of a referendum on the Home Rule Bill. Signed typescript.

Letter from Robert Harcourt (3 Chester Square, [London]) to WSC on the "fury" of the Irish Nationalists and of Liberals over WSC's offer of concessions to Sir Edward Carson [later Lord Carson] and his supporters over Home Rule.

"Report on Irish Nationalist Volunteers": assesses the situation in each Irish county and gives a general assessment. Typescript , with note at end by Herbert Asquith [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith]that he has shown the report to Augustine Birrell and that the lawlessness in County Clare is less serious now than for a century past, 30 May.

Letter from John Redmond (House of Commons) to WSC suggesting that the Home Rule Bill be given the royal assent and a pledge be given that it will not be put into operation until an Amending Bill has been passed.

Letter from John Redmond (House of Commons) to Herbert Asquith [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] reporting the intransigent position of Sir Edward Carson [later Lord Carson] on the Home Rule Bill and warning of dire consequences in Ireland should the Government give in to Carson's threats. Carbon typescript copy.

Page from printed report of proceedings in the House of Commons including statement by Herbert Asquith [later 1st Lord Oxford and Asquith] on the postponement of consideration of the Government of Ireland (Amendment) Bill so that Britain can present a united front in the current European crisis.

Letter from Lord Robert Cecil [later Lord Cecil of Chelwood] (25 Grove End Road, [London]) to WSC warning that the Opposition will regard the placing of the Home Rule Bill on the statute book as a breach of faith.

Letter from F E Smith [later 1st Lord Birkenhead] (Royal Courts of Justice) to WSC referring to events of the previous night in the House of Commons [? relating to the Home Rule Bill].

Draft memorandum in WSC's hand on the Irish question.

Part of a speech by WSC in the House of Commons accusing the opposition of not wishing to see the Irish question settled. Typescript.

Letter from Lord French [earlier Sir John French, later Lord Ypres] to WSC praising the speeches on Irish affairs of WSC, Major-General Hugh Tudor and 1st Lord Birkenhead [earlier F E Smith] and reporting that he has written to [David Lloyd George] urging him to consider more drastic measures.

Letter from Lord French [earlier Sir John French, later Lord Ypres] to WSC on the grave security situation in Ireland and French's belief that it can only be remedied by force.

Letter from H Lawton, the editor of the Daily Graphic (Tallis Street, Whitefriars, [London]) to WSC (2 Sussex Square) enclosing a leading article by him on the Lord Mayor of Cork [Terence McSwiney] and arguing that his death would be the responsibility of the Government.

Leading article from the Daily Graphic arguing that the death in gaol of Terence McSwiney, the Lord Mayor of Cork, would be the Government's responsibility, as McSwiney is no longer in his right mind and should therefore by released. Sent with CHAR 2/110/169-170.

Letter from [WSC] to the editor of the Daily Graphic [H Lawton] thanking him for his letter and leading article [see CHAR 2/110/169-170 and CHAR 2/110/171] and explaining why the Cabinet believe that [the Lord Mayor of Cork, Terence McSwiney] should not be released from prison as Lawton urged. Typescript copy.