Since Saturdays note I have heard from Buller. My suspicion as to the King having interfered proves correct. A letter has been received from him by Wi Hapi telling them in substance that ''as they referred the matter to the Court, they must abide by its decision.'' Wi Hapi has invited the Ngatiapas to a meeting early in Feby. that they may read the letter in public; and they have accepted -- the first time they have met publicly for a long time. Wi Hapi says if any body after this gives any further trouble, he will leave him ''to Meritanas fate''. The ruffian who destroyed the last Trig: Station three weeks ago, boasted of it, now swears he didn't do it; and three other Trigs in conspicuous places are left all right. There may still be a little difficulty at Orowa but it will be chiefly or solely about shape or boundaries and principally with friendly and selling natives such as Tapa Te Whata. If necessary I will go up again myself, but I dont think it will be. Buller will attend the meeting and report. Mete King is here; he has behaved very well