one of the Grantees who has not disposed of his interest would have brought evidence to show that nearly the whole concern belonged to him and so wd. have nicely sold Sutton. As it is however the case stands exactly as it did. Karaitiana protests against any of the back rent being paid and Sutton who holds authority from seven of the Grantees wants the money. They talk of taking it to the Supreme Court. In the case of Karauria, Rogan conditionally appointed his daughter to succeed buut reserved appointing her until he had referred to the Chief Judge - whether the sale of Tareha's interest did not bar the appointment of any successor. As Tareha in disposing of his share sold also one nineth of what was before Karauria's one tenth. At any rate nothing can be done and it will he best for you to tell Tareha to let you know whenever the girl is officially appointed as Sutton and others are sure to be down upon her as soon as she is - I think Sutton is sulky about the matter but his position is a very ticklish one and by no means safe. He and others do not like the Native Fraud Act a bit - an amusing thing in connection with that Act is - that