arms and ammunition belonging to the Govt. Now if there is any trouble there is not the slightest doubt, they will be used against us, would it do to take them away - It could be done easily enough as the party is small in number - let me know what you think - Another question that wants deciding is what is to be done if our Natives are molested and forced off their work - they are on their own land and declare they will not leave, this is said by all of them, by Tahoruangi Ngatitama, and of course of Poihipi and Hohepa Tawamutu, I shd. like to know your wishes on this so that I may act accordingly - Up to now I have told our people to go stdily on with their work take no notice of the threats and avoid inciting any action by the other side - It is clear however now, that at any moment they may have to act one way or the other, and it is desirable