the Government might interpose, should any differences arise amongst them, as to an equitable division with themselves or their absentee relatives returning to the district. This will also provide against objections being hereafter raised, to public roads being made through them; and they are also given to understand that a right of public road is reserved through their lands, on similar conditions to those of the European settlers. They seem to understand and enter into these arrangements. Some of them are preparing to establish themselves on their reserves. Still, I consider it will be prudent to allow them a period of two years to vacate their present cultivations; as by that time, their reserved lands would be sufficiently prepared, without subjecting them to difficulties in raising crops; and I am not aware that this would occasion inconvenience to landowners; as they (the natives) would not be permitted to clear, or break up, fresh lands. (unsigned copy.)