forward at once the survey of the road between the forest on the Rotorua side and Te Niho-o-te-kiore is progressing fast. The Ngaiterangi are securing their wheat crops. The Europeans have been doing mischief in regard to pay for road work. They are inclined to go in for daily pay. I believe Mr. Grace is at the bottom of it - However I will not alter one bit from what has been proposed. If they won't come to terms they must leave it but it is very disgusting to meet with all these obstacles