Informs Hardinge of Crewe's collapse and Morley himself taking over as Secretary of State again; fears royal visit will arrest 'real business' and warns Hardinge that King is liable to interfere in affairs that do not concern him, and that Hardinge must be firm.
Has defend Government of India on conduct of police; criticises tone of Jenkins's notes condoning police use of torture – 'this is the sort of temper, not Keir Hardie, that will one day lose India'; is pleased Hardinge reprimanded Jenkins over question of night searches; Hirtzel is concerned abou...
Congratulates Hardinge on proceedings of his Council; wishes Times was more positive about new system in India; pleased at Hardinge's censure of Bengal Government, which Morley feels has been long overdue and badly needed; is glad idea of turning Bengal into a Presidency has been dropped, especia...
Has dealt sternly with deputation of MPs asking for special treatment at Durbar; Gaekwar of Baroda and his wife, and King's suggestion they should not be invited to coronation; Morley believes this would be mistake; insufficient evidence to depose him; he proposes to take this line with the King ...
Has visited Crewe and is delighted at his recovery; letter from Montagu which needs Hardinge's personal attention; has advised strongly against refusal of invitation to Gaekwar to Coronation; King agrees but feels Gaekwar should be admonished; considers strong line needed with Turkey regarding Ba...
Crewe is going to Italy for three weeks' convalescence; is glad Hardinge was able to hold his own in Legislative Council and is satisfied at general tone of Council; has told Montagu of points Hardinge makes regarding police, but emphasises Hardinge must make sure they change their attitude; he a...
Is busy with Lords and Indian matters; explains his reasons for opposing suggestion Sir Edward Henry (formerly Inspector-General of Police, Bengal, currently Commissioner of Metropoloitan Police) should go to India a few weeks before King arrives; is not impressed by skills of Jenkins; Commission...
Curzon has spoken to Morley and King about excessive expenditure on Durbar, so King has been to some extent prepared should economising become necessary; Curzon has told King it will be impossible for him not to make any speeches; Curzon thinks it acceptable for Henry to accompany King, but not t...
Crewe is back from Italy; no communication of any substance from the Court on things Indian; Kitchener attended Defence Committee's first meeting; Morley will chair sub-committee on Persian Gulf; Imperial Conference is imminent.