The Henson Journals
Tue 4 August 1914
Volume 19, Page 247
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Tuesday, August 4th, 1914. Barochan.
The morning papers report an extremely fine speech by Sir Edward Grey, & an unexpectedly loyal response from Redmond. A by–product of the international crisis is to be the final triumph of Irish "Home Rule"!
I went in to Glasgow with mine host, & was shown over the works of the Caledonian Railway. From the Company I as enabled to get gold for my bank–notes. This was no mean advantage, for the shortage of gold is already causing much inconvenience.
Issues and controversies: irish home rule