was previously anticipated by either party; and the result has been that the right of the Ngatiapas to dispose of the whole of their land, North of Rangitikei, on to the Wanganui district, is undisputed. The Ngatiraukawas also acknowledge the right of the Ngatiapas to a portion of the South bank of Rangitkei, but still manifest the strong opposition to its being purchased, or possessed by Europeans. I am now prepared to carry out all necessary arrangements for finally completing the purchase of the undisputed territory, which is of considerable extent,