as talked of; but the visit will be made at a later period. This, I believe, arises out of something he said upon his return from Areka, at a Runanga held at Kuiti: and Rewi's name is coupled with it in some way. But my informant could not explain the matter clearly. Probably you will already have heard of this. Some three weeks ago, a gentleman named Duffus, who was formerly a clerk in the Telegraph Office, Auckland, came here to start a store at Motakotako, Hone te One's Kainga. He has commenced business there. Yesterday a letter was received by Hone: Hakopa, and others, from Te Whero; who states that Manuwhiri has written to him requesting him to order this European away. Hone left to-day for Cambridge, to be present at the Land Court there. He will inform Te Whero about the matter. Hakopa, who told me about the matter. appears very much annoyed, and has left for Motakotako to await the arrival of the persons who may come tomorrow, or otherwise. I have told Hakopa to act cautiously, and should anything important arise, to send for me at once. I have also questioned Mr. Duffus. It is a pity that he did not establish himself at Ruapeke, about two miles away from Hone's. It appears that he was not invited in the first onset by the natives. Hakopa also tells me that a messenger from Kuiti has been despatched to Hone Kiwi, respecting the matter; and he, Hakopa, is afraid that Kiwi and some of his people will make a raid on Mr. Duffus' property, the same as they did some time ago on that of Messrs. Ilbury and Higgins. Hone Kiwi was one of the principal actors in that affair. Hakopa's object in going there is to prevent such a raid. He is to remain there