calming down -- and that there is not at present the slightest reason to apprehend any disturbance -- I have seen most of the Chiefs on the West Coast (except at Wanganui) and personally visited those of the Wairarapa -- and by Bullers assistance I think completely succeeded in allaying their suspicions with regard to the intentions of Gov. Those suspicions were solely created by the absurd Militia demonstrations and by reports of unprincipled vagabonds. As long as a trade could be driven in arms and ammunition, of course