the Waireka question - since that, the boundery dispute at Kaiwaru affecting Matthews land has been arranged by him. His native pride is touched in being omitted still he expressed his intention to assist me whenever occasion offered, a declaration I observed that had its effect on the natives who were with me at the time. 4thly. Hone Ropiha Utuhia was appointed with the former and is hurt at being passed over - he is however willing to code the point in favour of his elder, and a line from you would be balm to his soul. If you consider these suggestions worth notice the sooner the alteration is made the better and I would further venture to suggest that the salaries commence from the - if practicable.