The Henson Journals

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Friday, March 9th, 1928.

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The Cardinal returns to the charge in the Times but, as he does not dispute my facts, and only denounces my controversial character, I shall not think it necessary to reply to him.

My answer to Ralph appears in the C.J.N. and reads mildly enough. It is referred to in the Yorkshire Post.

Lionel and I walked round the Park, and then motored to Hebburn, where I confirmed 98 candidates in Mr Haltwhistle's church. The candidates were reverent in their demeanour, and, on the whole, I was pleased.

The Record has a review of the "The Book and the Vote" which is nothing more than a bitter attack on me. My gibe about 'illiterates' has evidently been taken to heart by the writer, who frequently refers to himself ironically as "illiterate"!

I received a bundle of press–cuttings from one of the news–agencies. They are mostly hostile. It is evident that the raising of the Disestablishment issue is extraordinarily unpopular in every quarter.