with the interests and feelings of the settlers here in this District". This involves 1st The ascertainment and grasp of the true actual position of affairs and the setting forth of the same in a plainly understood manner. 2nd. From a review of actual data to devise a method of extrication from the difficulties of the position - 3rdly to carry into effect the plan conceived after it has obtained the sanction of the Government. For the first matter my report already furnished afford you the desired information taken with the reservation already made as to the accuracy of the figures - The present incompleteness of survey wholly preventing absolute accuracy on these points. The second requires the utmost care in deliberating so many phases of difficulty presenting themselves in the consideration of each stage of the proceedings. Even if practicable it would scarcely be advisable to purchase out the whole of the awards of the Compensation Court - If we did the same difficulty would remain in the matter of the special reserves, therefore extinction of title by this means must be supplemented by other aid - and I suggest the vesting of Reserves in hands of Trustees for administration, thus whilst conserving an Estate for their descendants, the present owners would derive an income without the necessity of returning to