opportunity. I just said such a remark was not for my hearing - he said Oh I did not mean anything. I said that would do - a pretty pass things come to if the Press were to dictate terms of support - it was for the Govt. to do so. I send you extract from Kereopas letter today - thinking you might wish to ask any question of Kereopa - I am awfully busy sending to Mr. Ormond despatches etc.