Agreement between the United Kingdom and the Independent State of the Congo, modifying the agreement signed at Brussels, May 12, 1894. (Cmd. 2920) [2, 4p].

Letter from Lady Dorothy Howard (Pudsey, [Yorkshire]) to WSC disassociating herself from the "rowdyism" of the Women's Freedom League and describing the gloomy prospects for the Liberals in the Pudsey by-election. Refers to a sermon by a High Church parson on the need to carry the Athanasian creed to the blacks of central Africa.

Memorandum by WSC (Board of Trade) to Lord Crewe on Lord Selborne's telegram about the placing of the native protectorates in South Africa under the Federal Parliament. Typescript.

Letter from Harold Tennant MP (Brooks's, St James's Street, [London]) to WSC suggesting he speak at the Liberal Colonial Club either on the hollowness of the claim that Tariff Reform would be a cure for unemployment, or women's suffrage, or colonial preference in relation to foodstuffs.

Cutting on the work of the Closer Union Society, which aims to bring about closer links between the South African states and within the Empire as a whole. Sent with CHAR 2/36/18.

Letter from Lord Crewe (Crewe Hall, [Cheshire]) to WSC on safeguards for the native protectorates under any act of South African confederation. Thinks that the matter should be discussed with Lord Selborne, whom he describes as "a dangerous plenipotentiary" and "obstinate", and the native deputations.

Letter from Sir Richard Solomon, Agent General for the Transvaal [South Africa] (72 Victoria Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC regretting that he is to leave the Colonial Office but congratulating him on his entry into the Cabinet as President of the Board of Trade. Thinks WSC will be able to deal with any attacks from his opponent in North-West Manchester [William Joynson-Hicks] on Chinese labour in South Africa.

Letter from WSC (Board of Trade) to Lord Crewe criticising Lord Selborne's plan for a commission to protect native interests in South Africa but asserting that Selborne is nevertheless the best man to negotiate on the issue with the South African leaders. Gives advice on how a settlement of the native question can be got through Parliament. Typescript copy.

Letter from Lord Crewe (Colonial Office) to WSC on Government spending in Somaliland [later Somalia] and Uganda.

Report by F Ward on the political situation in Abyssinia [later Ethiopia] and Somaliland [later Somalia] and how it affects British colonial interests. Typescript annotated with message from WSC to Edward Marsh that the report does not appear to be of much use but that Ward should be informed that WSC has read it, 10 Apr 1909.

Letter from Lord Crewe (Colonial Office) to WSC announcing that he has appointed Colonel Sir Percy Girouard [as Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the East Africa Protectorate] to tackle the poor economic situation there.

Letter from [3rd Lord] Delaware (Gil Gil, British East Africa [later Gilgil, Kenya]) to WSC praising the work of Sir Percy Girouard as governor of British East Africa [later Kenya and Uganda] and noting the opposition to him of some of his officials. Annotated with WSC's instruction to reply expressing satisfaction.

Letter from H Hesketh Bell, governor of Northern Nigeria (Government House, Northern Nigeria, [Africa]) to WSC expressing the view that Northern Nigeria has less potential for development than Uganda and that its capacity for cotton-growing has been exaggerated. Reports good progress with the building of the railway line there. Congratulates WSC [on his appointment as Home Secretary].

Letter from R V Vernon (Colonial Office) to Edward Marsh returning and commenting on a telegram received by WSC from the mayor of Larnaca [Cyprus] [see CHAR 2/45/86-87] on the Government's rejection of proposals for a railway between Larnaca and Nicosia, and enclosing a copy of a related despatch by Lord Crewe [see CHAR 2/45/90]. Signed typescript.

Telegram from the mayor of Larnaca [Cyprus] to WSC conveying the disappointment in Larnaca over the Government's rejection of proposals for a railway between Larnaca and Nicosia. Returned with CHAR 2/45/85.

Despatch from Lord Crewe (Colonial Office) to [the High Commissioner of Cyprus] explaining why the Governmnent cannot support a scheme for a railway between Larnaca and Nicosia. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/45/85.

Letter from Lord Crewe (Colonial Office) to WSC stating that he will not interfere with the governor's discretion with respect to a murder case in Cyprus.

Letter from Stephen Gwynn MP (Irish Press Agency, 2 Great Smith Street, Westminster, [London]) to WSC enclosing and commenting on a leaflet issued by the Agency on books about Ireland [see CHAR 2/46/30]. Note paper printed with quotation by Sir Edward Grey [later Lord Grey of Fallodon] on self-government for the colonies.

Letter from R V Vernon (Downing Street) to S W Harris returning and commenting on correspondence between G Wallace Carter, WSC and Colonel [John] Seely [later Lord Mottistone] on the suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge [see CHAR 2/46/44-50]. Signed typescript. Annotated by WSC: "a stupid answer", 1 Oct 1910.

Letter from G Wallace Carter, general secretary of the Free Trade Union (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, London) to WSC (Home Office) describing the inadequate British news service in Canadian newspapers and suggesting that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Signed typescript. Annotated with instruction by WSC to show the letter to Colonel [John Seely, late Lord Mottistone].

Letter from Colonel John Seely [later Lord Mottistone] to G Wallace Carter [general secretary of the Free Trade Union] raising objections to Carter's suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/46/43.

Letter from G Wallace Carter [general secretary of the Free Trade Union] (8 Victoria Street, Westminster, London) to Colonel John Seely [later Lord Mottistone] (Colonial Office) answering Seely's objections to Carter's suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/46/43.

Letter from [Colonel John Seely, later Lord Mottistone] (Downing Street) to G Wallace Carter [general secretary of the Free Trade League) making further comments on Carter's suggestion that a summary of each day's parliamentary debates should be cabled to all the Dominions free of charge. Typescript copy. Sent with CHAR 2/46/43.

Letter from WSC (35a Great Cumberland Place [London]) to "Mamma" [Lady Randolph Churchill] including: discussion of financial affairs; concern at "Jack's" [John S Churchill's] illness; description of a dinner with "all the powers that be" including [Joseph] Chamberlain, Lord Wolseley, [Henry] Chaplin, Lord James and Sir Francis Jeune; observations on South African affairs and Cecil Rhodes' involvement; and a request to borrow money to buy a polo pony.