acres more that could be acquired without in any way hurtingthe natives, but on the contrary be of advantage to them by removing a fruitful source of quarrels - I presume Mr. Halcombe is coming to make the enquiry ordered under Kellys motion I hope it is the case. I hear the "Luna" is likely to bring telegraph poles to finish Katikati line. If so it will afford me an opportunity of squaring up matters in Auckland and go right atraight away to Wellington. I do not know whether I shall be able to help