The Henson Journals

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Wednesday, July 10th, 1918.

1437th day

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The Bishop of Chelmsford took occasion to make an elaborate & rather vitriolic speech attacking the Liberal Anglicans in general, and Canons Sanday & Glazebrook in particular. I was moved to speak scornfully, though I acquiesced in the Archbishop's proposal to avoid a general discussion. It was a pity, & opposed to the conciliatory course which I had marked out for myself. I think the general feeling was that Watts–Ditchfield had abused his advantage. The Bishop of Salisbury spoke to me in that strain, & assured me of his desire to establish kindly relations. I lunched with Ernest. Canon & Mrs Scott from Manchester were there. The Canons of Manchester are seizing the opportunity provided by Welldon's departure to try to shake off the yoke which he had imposed. They are "taking counsel's opinion" on a number of questions as to the limits of the decanal authority. In the afternoon the Bishop of Winchester brought forward a motion on the subject of the new electorate, how best the gravity of their civic character might be brought home to them. I suggested that the Abps should draft a letter, to be signed by all the bishops, & published at what shd appear to be the right time. This secured general approval, and was adopted unanimously. I called on Linetta, & found her out for the day. Then I walked to Kennington, & dined with Burge & his wife very pleasantly. There was thunder & rain at intervals today.

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