think the next will be an attempt to stop the Taupo to Rotorua road. We shall see. If that is done what I should like to do would be to support the road party by a sufficiently strong force to protect it and go quietly on with the work avoiding collision as much as possible but persisting steadily with the work. I think if this were done that it would overcome opposition but if not I see nothing for it but to stand the chance. If we draw back and our allies who are carrying on our Road works are not supported we shall lose much of the ground we have gained. When you write give me your views on this subject as I am pretty sure the occasion will arise when I shall have to meet it, and it may be without any chance of reference to you, As to referring to your friends at ellington hat would not help me much. Fox is the only