express himself to you in similar terms to that which he used at Kawhia. Hone Wetere leads me to understand that neither himself nor Tapihana will be opposed to the opening of Kawhia. Maneho, who controls the Ngatimohuta side of this harbour, is the difficulty. Hone tells me that it is his intention, with Tapihana to assist him, to talk to Maneha, and endeavour to procure his consent. Hone also tells me that in the event of Mr. Mackay's coming over here, he and Tapihana