of visit to the Waikato, I feel sure that he has been greatly encouraged; and that in less than six months, we shall have our hands full. I think the expression used by some of the Taupo Hauhaus, in their correspondence with their relatives on our side, is expressive - ''Ka nui te Kaha o nga tikanga o te Kooti inaianu.'' Those very men spoke slightingly of him on his way to Wakato, ''To be fore-warned is to be fore-armed.'' - and I trust the Government will take an early opportunity of making such preparations as will enable us to make a good stand, should it be necessary. I believe much mischief is averted by being in a state of preparation. I have had several of the Whakatane Chiefs here for the last two or three days; but, unfortunately owing to the Land Commission Court now sitting. I have not been able to give them much time. They propose to call a Meeting, to which delegates from the Arawa hapus are to be invited, for the purpose of considering our position in the Bay of Plenty, and Arawa