The objectionable points in the manifesto to urge at the Ngaruawahia meeting are 1st. The claim to have roads and bridges made. 2. The reference to land remaining their own only so long as they are able to keep it. This language would be construed by the Natives as a threat emanating from the Governor. 3. The demand that the King flag should be hauled down and the Queens hoisted in its place. 4. We are also of the opinion that the manifesto unnecessarily cammits the Govt. to a recognition of the Maori King and being addressed to the meeting at Ngaruawahia will be regarded by the Natives as an admission on the part of the Govt. of the position they have assumed. We submit the following outline which contains all that appears to us necessary as a preliminary to further negotiation and would suggest the propriety of consulting chiefs who have been taken into the counsels of the Govt. before the Governors ultimatum is sent to Waikato.