Natives who choose to march into the District, to make a diversion in favour of the Wanganui people, and to obtain supplies to replenish their Commissariat. I have, etc., (Signed) G.S. Cooper. Acting C. C. P.S. I enclose a letter from Te Hapuku; which has just been handed to me; and which appears to me to be a very lame excuse for his conduct. I look upon it as corroborating all the charges made against him. (Signed) G.S. Cooper. Acting C.C. To:- The Honble The Minister for Native Affairs etc.etc.etc. Wellington