to Fraser, I have no objection to his coming. I am grieved to learn that his one weakness is growing upon him; but I think, in active responsibility, he may not fail. Still, I am more inclined to trust Westrup, for a tough campaign. I cannot tell whether they will spare him, but I have written to bring the subject up. I am half inclined to go to Wanganui to-night, so we may not be able to have a conference. If I go, I shall return at once, after settling on a course with Stafford and Haultain. We must not remove Lambert. To speak plainly, - it is not a time for personal preferences, but for mutual support. I am ready, as you know, to sink the past, so far as possible, - not that I can ever cease to feel it. Everyone is bound now, to throw over clique feeling, as well as political feeling. Lambert has some great qualities, which our dashing young men